NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., Feb 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) today announced the election of Merilee Raines as a member of the Board of Directors. Ms. Raines was also appointed by the Board to serve as a member of each of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors.
Ms. Raines has served as Chief Financial Officer of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. since October 2003. Prior to becoming Chief Financial Officer, she held several management positions with IDEXX Laboratories, including Corporate Vice President of Finance, Vice President and Treasurer of Finance, Director of Finance, and Controller. IDEXX Laboratories develops, manufactures and distributes diagnostic and information technology products and services for pet and production animal health, water quality and milk safety, and human point-of-care diagnostics. Ms. Raines earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Bowdoin College and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. is a world leader in the manufacture of innovative products to control the efficiency, safety, and quality of water within residential, commercial, and institutional applications. Its expertise in a wide variety of water technologies enables it to be a comprehensive supplier to the water industry.

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Watts Water Technologies, Inc.
William C. McCartney, 978-688-1811
Chief Financial Officer
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