DAYTON, OHIO, July 7, 2003 . . . Robbins & Myers, Inc. today announced the appointment of Dale L. Medford to its Board of Directors increasing the size of the Board from seven to eight members. He will also join the Audit Committee of the Board.

Mr. Medford is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, the leading provider of integrated solutions for automotive retailers. He is a certified public accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Miami University. Medford, 53, has held various financial management positions since joining Reynolds in 1974 and was appointed to his current position in 1986.

Gerald L. Connelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Robbins & Myers, Inc., stated, "The Company is very fortunate to attract an experienced executive of Medford's proven ability to the Board."

Robbins & Myers, Inc. is a leading supplier of highly engineered application-critical equipment and systems for the global pharmaceutical, energy, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, USA the Company maintains manufacturing facilities in 15 countries.

The Company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RBN.