EAST AURORA, N.Y., May 09, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) —
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a leader in advanced, high performance lighting, electrical power and automated test systems for the global aerospace and defense industries, announced today that its Luminescent Systems Canada Inc. (LSI Canada) subsidiary has been selected by Rockwell Collins as the 2011 Human Machine Interface Supplier of the Year. This is the second year in a row that LSI Canada has received this award.
The Supplier of the Year award is an acknowledgement of significant contributions made during the year by suppliers to Rockwell Collins and is based on quality, delivery, total cost of ownership, lead time and customer service. The award was presented to Astronics at the 2011 Rockwell Collins Annual Supplier Conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Peter Gundermann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Astronics, commented, “We have been a supplier to Rockwell Collins for more than ten years and are honored to receive this award for the second consecutive year. Our selection for this distinguished award is a testament to both the superior quality of our products and the exceptional customer service provided by the LSI Canada team.”
ABOUT ASTRONICS CORPORATION
Astronics Corporation is a leader in advanced, high performance lighting, electrical power and automated test systems for the global aerospace and defense industries. The Company’s strategy is to develop and maintain positions of technical leadership in its chosen aerospace and defense markets, to leverage those positions to grow the amount of content and volume of product it sells to those markets and to selectively acquire businesses with similar technical capabilities that could benefit from our leadership position and strategic direction. Astronics Corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, DME Corporation, Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. and Luminescent Systems Inc., have a reputation for high quality designs, exceptional responsiveness, strong brand recognition and best-in-class manufacturing practices.
For more information on Astronics and its products, visit its website where the Company routinely posts news and information at www.Astronics.com.
ABOUT ROCKWELL COLLINS
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information management, and simulation and training is delivered by nearly 20,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
