UNITED STATES
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 22, 2006	

FMC Technologies, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 	 	 	
Delaware	1-16489	36-4412642	
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(State or other jurisdiction	_____________
(Commission	______________
(I.R.S. Employer	
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)	
  	 	 	
1803 Gears Road, Houston, Texas	 	77067	
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(Address of principal executive offices)	 	___________
(Zip Code)	
 	 	 	
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:	 	(281) 591-4000	
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On February 27, 2006, FMC Technologies, Inc. announced the appointment of Peter D. Kinnear as President and Chief Operating Officer effective February 22, 2006, the date of approval of the appointment by the Board of Directors.
In addition to his current responsibilities of managing the Company’s Energy Systems businesses, Mr. Kinnear will now also lead its FMC FoodTech and Airport Systems businesses and the corporate information technology, human resources, and procurement functions. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Kinnear served as Executive Vice President, responsible for the Company’s Energy Systems businesses, an appointment he received in 2004. Prior to that, Mr. Kinnear served as a Vice President of FMC Corporation. A press released issued by FMC Technologies, Inc. on February 27, 2006 announcing Peter Kinnear's appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

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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.
 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	FMC Technologies, Inc.	
  	 	 	 	 	
February 28, 2006	 	By:	 	/s/ William H. Schumann, III

	
 	 	 	 	Name: William H. Schumann, III	
 	 	 	 	Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer	

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Exhibit Index
 	 	 	
Exhibit No.	 	Description	

	 	

	
99.1	 	Press Release	

Exhibit 99.1

News Release

FMC Technologies Inc
1803 Gears Road
Houston, TX 77067
 	 	 	
Release	 	Immediate	
 	 	 	
Contact	 	Investors: Maryann Seaman (312) 861-6414	
 	 	 	
 	 	Media: Bruce Bullock (281) 591-4429
Tommy Lyles (281) 591-4419	
FMC Technologies Appoints Peter D. Kinnear President and Chief Operating Officer

Houston, February 27, 2006 – FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Peter D. Kinnear President and Chief Operating Officer. In addition to his current responsibilities of managing the Company’s Energy Systems businesses, he will now lead its FMC FoodTech and Airport Systems businesses and the corporate information technology, human resources, and procurement functions.

“Peter’s success in leading our oilfield businesses, building our subsea franchise and expanding our technology base make him a superb choice to manage a broader portfolio of businesses, ” said Joseph H. Netherland, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Peter’s operations expertise, vision of growth, and important industry relationships will serve FMC Technologies well as we continue to grow the company.”

Until his latest appointment, Kinnear served as Executive Vice President, responsible for the Company’s Energy Systems businesses. He joined FMC Technologies’ predecessor organization in 1971 as a Business Planner. He subsequently held several marketing and operations management positions in the Company’s energy businesses. He was named a Vice President in 2000 and an Executive Vice President in 2004. He currently serves as Chairman of the U.S. National Committee of the World Petroleum Council. He serves on the boards of Tronox, Inc. (NYSE: TRX), the Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association, and the Offshore Energy Center.

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FMC Technologies, Inc. (www.fmctechnologies.com) is a global leader providing mission-critical technology solutions for the energy, food processing and air transportation industries. FMC Technologies designs, manufactures and services technologically sophisticated systems and products for its customers through its Energy Systems (comprising Energy Production Systems and Energy Processing Systems), FoodTech and Airport Systems businesses. FMC Technologies employs approximately 10,000 people and operates 32 manufacturing facilities in 17 countries.