Graham (GHM) 8-K Graham Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2008 Net Income Grows 138% on 37% Increase in Sales

Exhibit 99.1

News Release

Graham Corporation20 Florence Avenue Batavia, NY 14020

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Graham Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2008
Net Income Grows 138% on 37% Increase in Sales

• Gross margin expands to 33.4% and operating margin expands to 19.2%

• Orders increased 24% from prior year’s first quarter to $24.8 million

• Record backlog of $59.2 million, up 53% over the prior year

BATAVIA, NY, July 30, 2007 – Graham Corporation (AMEX: GHM) today reported significant growth in earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2008, which ended June 30, 2007. Net income grew to $2.7 million compared with $1.1 million in the prior year’s first quarter. On a diluted per share basis, first quarter earnings grew 136% to $0.66 compared with $0.28 in last year’s first quarter.

Global expansion has spurred the growth and expansion of oil refineries, petrochemical and chemical processing plants, which in turn is driving demand for surface condensers and vacuum systems. Graham believes that its strong brand, engineering expertise and quality product will enable it to capitalize on these expanding markets. Net sales for the first quarter were $20.0 million, up $5.4 million, or 37%, compared with the first quarter of the prior year. The increase in sales primarily resulted from products shipped to Asia, Canada and South America. Projects in Asia and Canada each contributed 13% to sales, while projects in South America represented 6% of total sales. Domestic projects accounted for 46% of total sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and projects to other countries comprised approximately 22% of sales. Shipments in the first quarter were 48% to the refining industry, 23% to the chemical/petrochemical industry, 4% to the power industry and 25% to other industrial applications.

James R. Lines, Graham’s President and COO, commented, “This was a phenomenal first quarter for us. Our strong results were driven by demand in the oil refinery and petrochemical industries for vacuum systems and condensers that we believe we won as a result of our engineering expertise, customer service and quality products. The quarter’s strength also reflects the quality of the projects that we have in our backlog and the benefit of minimal customer delays or engineering change orders.”

He added, “We continue to see significant demand for our products and anticipate such demand to continue for the next 18 to 24 months. In our opinion, our success results in part from our discipline in selecting high quality opportunities, our focus on continuous improvement in operating efficiencies and our use of outsourced manufacturing in order to capture as much demand as possible.”

Costs and expenses

Gross margin for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 was 33.4%, an increase from 28% during the same period in the prior year. The improvement in gross margin was related to higher volume, the capture of high quality opportunities, material cost and price management, and improving productivity through automation, process and equipment upgrades, and outsourcing.

Selling, general and administrative, or SG&A, expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 were $2.8 million, or 14.2% of sales, compared with $2.3 million, or 15.7% of sales, in the same period in fiscal 2007. SG&A increased $0.5 million to $2.8 million in the fiscal 2008 first quarter when compared with the same period in the prior fiscal year. Graham expects that SG&A in each subsequent quarter this fiscal year will be in the range of $2.8 million to $3.1 million range. Higher costs in the first quarter this year were primarily associated with higher commissions on increased volume and the expansion of Graham operation in China.

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Operating margin for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008 expanded on higher sales and was up 670 basis points to 19.2%. First quarter operating margin improved sequentially by 490 basis points from 14.3% in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007, ended March 31, 2007.

The effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 was 31%. The effective tax rate in the first quarter reflects a cumulative reduction in deferred tax liabilities resulting from a decrease in Graham’s New York state income tax rate. Graham expects its effective tax rate for the year to be approximately 33%.

Balance Sheet and Cash Management

Cash, cash equivalents and investments at June 30, 2007 were $20.2 million compared with $15.1 million at March 31, 2007. Net cash provided by operating activities was $5.0 million for the fiscal 2008 first quarter compared with $2.4 million of cash used by operating activities the prior year.

Mr. Lines added, “We have achieved our objective to improve cash generation through reduced working capital requirements and the acceleration of payment requirements by customers in order to fund organic growth through operations. Through the acceleration of customer payment requirements, we receive progress payments earlier than has historically been the case. This enables us to buy the needed materials at our estimated cost while avoiding the risk of increased material costs that could negatively impact the cost of goods sold.”

Capital expenditures were $0.2 million during the 2008 first quarter. Capital spending for fiscal 2008 is expected to approximate $1.5 million for the full year. Graham intends to use its capital expenditures primarily for investments in upgrading manufacturing and production equipment to increase throughput and efficiency while reducing required manpower and information technology and software improvements in engineering, marketing and administrative areas.

Outlook

Orders for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008 were $24.8 million, a 24% increase from $20.0 million in the first quarter the prior fiscal year.

At June 30, 2007, backlog reached an all-time high of $59.2 million compared with $38.6 million at June 30, 2006. Backlog at the end of the first fiscal quarter consisted of approximately 51% for refinery projects, 31% for the petrochemical and chemical industry and 18% for other industrial or commercial applications. Revenue is recognized on a percentage of completion basis, and approximately 75% of the orders currently in backlog are expected to contribute to revenue during the current fiscal year.

Mr. Lines concluded, “We expect that we will be in the upper range of our 10 to 15% estimated top line growth for fiscal 2008 with some upside potential barring customer delays and change orders. Our plan includes outsourcing approximately 12% to 14% of our production hours. Most orders for large projects received commencing in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 will be for shipment in our fiscal year ending March 31, 2009. Customers are placing purchase orders earlier in their cycles, and their cycles are lengthening as a result of robust worldwide demand for capital equipment which has stretched the available manufacturing capacity of many capital goods companies. However, because of the discipline we are applying to order selection which is enabling us to attain gross margins exceeding 30%, we expect that our bottom line growth will continue to exceed sales growth for the year.”

Webcast and Conference Call

Graham’s senior management team will host a conference call and live webcast on July 30, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. EST. During the conference call and webcast, James R. Lines, President and COO, and J. Ronald Hansen, Vice President Finance and CFO, will review Graham’s financial and operating results as well as its strategy and outlook. A question-and-answer session will follow.

Graham’s conference call can be accessed as follows:

• The live webcast can be found athttp://www.graham-mfg.com. Participants should go to the website 10 -15 minutes prior to the scheduled conference in order to register and download any necessary audio software.

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§	The teleconference can be accessed by dialing 1-973-935-2970 approximately 5 — 10 minutes prior to the call. The conference call and webcast will be archived and can be reviewed as follows:
§	The webcast will be archived athttp://www.graham-mfg.com. A transcript will also be posted once available.
§	A replay can be heard by calling 1-973-341-3080, and entering the replay pin number, 8978005. The telephonic replay will be available through August 6, 2007 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

ABOUT GRAHAM CORPORATION

With world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer technology, Graham Corporation is a global designer, manufacturer and supplier of ejectors, pumps, condensers, vacuum systems and heat exchangers. Over the past 70 years, Graham has built a reputation for top quality, reliable products and high-standards of customer service. Sold either as components or complete system solutions, the principal markets for Graham’s equipment are the petrochemical, oil refining and electric power generation industries, including cogeneration and geothermal plants. Graham equipment can be found in diverse applications, such as metal refining, pulp and paper processing, ship-building, water heating, refrigeration, desalination, food processing, pharmaceutical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning.

Graham Corporation’s reach spans the globe. Its equipment is installed in facilities from North and South America to Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. More information regarding Graham can be found at its website:

www.graham-mfg.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are identified by words such as “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” and other similar words. All statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments that Graham Corporation expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including but not limited to statements relating to anticipated revenues, profit margins, foreign sales operations, its strategy to build its global sales representative channel, the effectiveness of automation in expanding its engineering capacity, its ability to improve cost competitiveness, customer preferences and changes in market conditions in the industries in which Graham Corporation operates are forward-looking statements. Because they are forward-looking, they should be evaluated in light of important risk factors and uncertainties. These risk factors and uncertainties are more fully described in Graham Corporation’s Annual and Quarterly Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading entitled “Risk Factors.” Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the Company’s underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated. In addition, undue reliance should not be placed on the Company’s forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

For more information contact:
J. Ronald Hansen, Vice President — Finance and Administration, and CFO
Phone: (585) 343-2216 Email: rhansen@graham-mfg.com
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Deborah K. Pawlowski, Kei Advisors LLC
Phone: (716) 843-3908 Email:dpawlowski@keiadvisors.com

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW.

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Graham Corporation First Quarter Fiscal 2008
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended
	June 30,
	Unaudited						$			%
	2007			2006			Change			Change
Net sales	$	19,987		$	14,608		$	5,379			36.8
Cost of products sold		13,308			10,490			2,818			26.9
Gross profit		6,679			4,118			2,561			62.2
Gross profit margin		33.4	%		28.2	%
Other expenses and income:
Selling, general and administrative		2,848			2,293			555			24.2
Operating income		3,831			1,825			2,006			109.9
Operating margin		19.2	%		12.5	%
Interest expense		6			4			2			50.0
Total other expenses and income		2,854			2,297			557			24.2
Income before income taxes		3,825			1,821			2,004			110.0
Provision for income taxes		1,167			705			462			65.5
Net income		2,658			1,116			1,542			138.2
Retained earnings at beginning of period		22,675			17,301			5,374			31.1
Dividends		(97	)		(96	)		(1	)		1.0
Retained earnings at end of period	$	25,236		$	18,321			6,915			37.7
Per share data:
Basic:
Net income	$	.68		$	.29			0.39			134.5
Diluted:
Net income	$	.66		$	.28			0.38			135.7
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		3,924			3,866			58			1.5
Diluted		4,012			3,929			83			2.1
Dividends declared per share	$	.025		$	.025		$	0.00			0.0

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Graham Corporation First Quarter Fiscal 2008
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

	June 30,			March 31,
	2007			2007
	(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	904		$	1,375
Investments		19,297			13,676
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances ($48 at June 30 and March 31, 2007)		10,313			11,859
Unbilled revenue		5,750			4,793
Inventories		3,587			4,682
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		613			354
Total current assets		40,464			36,739
Property, plant and equipment, net		8,730			8,780
Deferred income tax asset		1,730			2,901
Prepaid pension asset		454			445
Other assets		18			13
Total assets	$	51,396		$	48,878
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	33		$	37
Accounts payable		4,455			5,143
Accrued compensation		2,593			3,205
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		1,670			2,048
Customer deposits		7,469			6,100
Deferred income tax liability		90			87
Total current liabilities		16,310			16,620
Long-term debt		50			56
Accrued compensation		278			263
Other long-term liabilities		34			58
Accrued pension liability		256			251
Accrued postretirement benefits		980			976
Total liabilities		17,908			18,224
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $1 par value — Authorized, 500 shares		—			—
Common stock, $.10 par value — Authorized, 6,000 shares Issued and outstanding, 3,910 and 3,887 shares at June 30 and March 31, 2007, respectively		391			389
Capital in excess of par value		10,277			10,008
Retained earnings		25,236			22,675
Unearned compensation		(35	)		—
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(2,345	)		(2,367	)
Notes receivable from officers and directors		(36	)		(51	)
Total stockholders’ equity		33,488			30,654
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	51,396		$	48,878

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Graham Corporation First Quarter Fiscal 2008
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollar amounts in thousands)

	Three Months Ended
	June 30,
(Unaudited)	2007			2006
Operating activities:
Net income	$	2,658		$	1,116
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		231			221
Discount accretion on investments		(191	)		(109	)
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense		32			8
Deferred income taxes		1,174			703
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
Accounts receivable		1,547			(3,654	)
Unbilled revenue		(956	)		(1,793	)
Inventories		1,095			1,896
Domestic and foreign income taxes receivable/payable		7			(11	)
Prepaid expenses and other current and non-current assets		(273	)		(203	)
Prepaid pension asset		(10	)		135
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Accounts payable		(688	)		(639	)
Accrued compensation, accrued expenses and other current and non-current liabilities		(1,017	)		(1,243	)
Customer deposits		1,370			1,117
Long-term portion of accrued compensation, accrued pension liability and accrued postretirement benefits		24			(10	)
Total adjustments		2,345			(3,582	)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities		5,003			(2,466	)
Investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment		(163	)		(204	)
Purchase of investments		(16,680	)		(5,425	)
Redemption of investments at maturity		11,250			8,000
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities		(5,593	)		2,371
Financing activities:
Principal repayments on long-term debt		(11	)		(13	)
Issuance of common stock		204			225
Collection of notes receivable from officers and directors		16			8
Dividends paid		(97	)		(96	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		112			124
Effect of exchange rates on cash		7			1
Net (decrease) increase in cash and equivalents		(471	)		30
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		1,375			570
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	904		$	600

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Graham Corporation Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year-End 2007
Additional Information

ORDER AND BACKLOG TREND

($, in thousands)

	Q206		Q306		Q406		FY 2006		Q107		Q207		Q307		Q407		FY 2007		Q108
	9/30/2005		12/31/2005		3/31/2006		3/31/2006		6/30/2006		9/30/2006		12/31/2006		3/31/2007		3/31/2007		6/30/2006
Orders	$	12,833	$	14,337	$	18,630	$	66,225	$	20,032	$	22,125	$	17,127	$	27,256	$	86,540	$	24,843
Backlog	$	30,002	$	30,278	$	33,083	$	33,083	$	38,642	$	45,000	$	47,597	$	54,184	$	54,184	$	59,221

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