LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IDEX CORPORATION (NYSE: IEX) today announced the promotion of Eric Ashleman to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Ashleman will continue to report to Andrew Silvernail, IDEX Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Ashleman will be responsible for the operations of all IDEX business units. Mr. Ashleman joined IDEX Corporation in March 2008 and most recently held the position of Senior Vice President