ITEM 8.01 Other Events

On February 18, 2009, Crane Co. announced that it will re-affirm its 2009 earnings guidance at the investor conference to be held on February 19, 2009 in New York City. A copy of the related press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

The information furnished under Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) None

(b) None

(c) None

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated February 18, 2009, issued by Crane Co.

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