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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950152-04-000801
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20040206
ITEM INFORMATION:		
FILED AS OF DATE:		20040206

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GORMAN RUPP CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000042682
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PUMPS & PUMPING EQUIPMENT [3561]
		IRS NUMBER:				340253990
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-06747
		FILM NUMBER:		04573708

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		305 BOWMAN ST
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 1217
		CITY:			MANSFIELD
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44901
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4197551011

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		305 BOWMAN STREET
		STREET 2:		P.O. BOX 1217
		CITY:			MANSFIELD
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44901
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<DESCRIPTION>THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                             CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
                          TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


       Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2004

                             THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY
                  --------------------------------------------
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


                                      Ohio
                 ----------------------------------------------
                 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)


        1-6747                                         34-0253990
- ------------------------                    ------------------------------------
(Commission File Number)                    (I.R.S. Employee Identification No.)


305 Bowman Street, Mansfield, Ohio                                    44903
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                             (Zip Code)


                                 (419) 755-1011
               ---------------------------------------------------
              (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)




                                Page 1 of 4 Pages


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ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

         On February 6, 2004 The Gorman-Rupp Company issued a news release
announcing its unaudited financial results for the quarter and twelve months
ended December 31, 2003. This news release is included as Exhibit 99 and is
being furnished, not filed, with this Current Report on Form 8-K.


                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


                                           THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY


                                           By /s/ DAVID P. EMMENS
                                              --------------------------------
                                              David P. Emmens
                                              Corporate Counsel and Secretary

February 6, 2004





                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

         Exhibit                                                      Page
         -------                                                      ----
(99)     News Release dated February 6, 2004                            3




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<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 99   PRESS RELEASE
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                                                                      Exhibit 99
                                                                          Page 1


GORMAN-RUPP REPORTS IMPROVED 2003 RESULTS

Mansfield, Ohio - February 6, 2004 - The Gorman-Rupp Company (AMEX:GRC) reports
2003 profits improved 9.5% over 2002.

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2003 was $9,787,000 compared to
$8,936,000 in 2002, equal to earnings per share of $1.15 and $1.05,
respectively. Net sales during 2003 were $195,826,000 compared to $195,081,000
in 2002.

Net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003 was $3,463,000 or
$0.41 per share compared to $1,628,000 or $0.19 per share during the same
quarter in 2002, an increase of $1,835,000 or $0.22 per share. Net sales for the
quarter were $49,159,000 compared to $47,425,000 in 2002, an increase of
$1,734,000 or 3.7%. Income during the fourth quarter 2003 benefited
approximately $776,000 or $0.09 per share as a result of the application of tax
credits determined during the quarter and a lower effective tax rate.

Increased sales of pumps and related products were principally offset by a
decline in sales to the power generation business resulting in a slight overall
increase in net sales for the year 2003.

The favorable effect of cost containment programs and productivity improvements
during the year were reduced by increased pension cost which impacted earnings
per share $0.15 for the year.

Positive cash flow from operations, continuing profitability of all the
Company's subsidiaries and divisions and no bank debt continue to position the
Company well for the future.

Jeffrey S. Gorman, President and CEO, said that he is pleased with the Company's
fourth quarter and year-end results and is encouraged that certain indicators
are starting to show an increase in overall economic activity. The Company is
cautiously optimistic that domestic capital spending will increase during 2004.

David P. Emmens
Corporate Secretary
The Gorman-Rupp Company
Telephone  (419) 755-1477

For information contact Robert E. Kirkendall, Senior Vice President,
Telephone  (419) 755-1294.

The Gorman-Rupp Company is a manufacturer of pumps and related equipment for
water, wastewater, construction, industrial, petroleum, original equipment,
agricultural, fire and government applications.


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                                                                     Exhibit 99
                                                                         Page 2


                    The Gorman-Rupp Company and Subsidiaries
                   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
                (in thousands of dollars, except per share data)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     Three  Months  Ended December 31,        Twelve Months Ended December 31,
                                                (unaudited)
                                         2003                 2002                2003                2002
                                       --------             --------            --------            --------
<S>                                   <C>                  <C>                 <C>                 <C>
Net sales (1)                          $ 49,159             $ 47,425            $195,826            $195,081
Cost of products sold (1)                38,136               37,688             153,832             153,630
                                       --------             --------            --------            --------
Gross profit                             11,023                9,737              41,994              41,451

Selling, general &
  administrative expenses                 6,637                7,406              27,974              27,921
                                       --------             --------            --------            --------
Operating income                          4,386                2,331              14,020              13,530

Other income (expense), net                (187)                 287                 380                 673
                                       --------             --------            --------            --------
Income before income taxes                4,199                2,618              14,400              14,203
Income taxes                                736                  990               4,613               5,267
                                       --------             --------            --------            --------
Net income                             $  3,463             $  1,628            $  9,787            $  8,936
                                       ========             ========            ========            ========
Basic & diluted earnings
  per share                            $   0.41             $   0.19            $   1.15            $   1.05

</TABLE>

(1) Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2003
presentation.


                    The Gorman-Rupp Company and Subsidiaries
                      Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                            (in thousands of dollars)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 December 31,          December 31,
                                                     2003                  2002
                                                  ----------            ----------
<S>                                              <C>                   <C>
                      Assets

Cash & cash equivalents                           $   17,446            $   13,086
Accounts receivable                                   32,148                29,234
Inventories                                           38,062                35,587
Other current assets & deferred
   income taxes                                        6,606                 5,952
                                                  ----------            ----------
     Total Current Assets                             94,262                83,859

Property, plant & equipment, net                      54,338                57,757
Other assets                                          12,339                11,230
                                                  ----------            ----------
     Total Assets                                 $  160,939            $  152,846
                                                  ==========            ==========
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Accounts payable                                  $    6,163            $    6,557
Accrued liabilities & expenses                        15,745                12,725
                                                  ----------            ----------
     Total Current Liabilities                        21,908                19,282

Long-term notes payable                                 --                     291
Postretirement benefits                               22,569                21,817

Shareholders' Equity                                 116,462               111,456
                                                  ----------            ----------
     Total Liabilities & Shareholders'
        Equity                                    $  160,939            $  152,846
                                                  ==========            ==========

Shares outstanding                                 8,543,553             8,540,553


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