BUENA PARK, Calif., July 17, 2006 — Leach International, a subsidiary of  Esterline Corporation, has introduced a new compact, lightweight 28Vdc windshield heater control unit for use on small jets and helicopters.

The EPM-112 control unit is designed to provide power to heating elements while also monitoring the temperature of the windshield. It features two control channels, each with two independent temperature sensor inputs. Each control channel is rated for providing 1.4 kW to the windshield heating elements.

Featuring a maximum weight of only 600 grams, the compact EPM-112 has a case that measures 96mm (W) x 80mm (L) x 43mm (H) and a temperature range of -55C° to +85C°. Status reporting is via ARINC 429 on a single bus at 100 kHz with a 100 ms transmission cycle.

Additional features include continuous BIT for high-reliability operation, protection against over-current due to short circuit or open circuit of wiring or heater elements, protection against over-temperature and failure of sensors, and external fail-safe contactor control.

Leach International Corporation, a leader since 1919 in high-reliability power switching components, is a subsidiary of Esterline Technologies and one of the largest manufacturers of electrical switching and control devices for the aerospace industry. For more information on Leach and the EPM112, visit www.leachintl.com.

About Leach International:
Leach International Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Esterline Technologies Corporation, is a world leader for the design and manufacture of high-reliability power switching and control components and equipment for aerospace, rail, and high-end industrial applications worldwide.  Leach specializes in combining its leading-edge components with unique design and manufacturing capabilities to provide custom AC/DC power distribution assemblies. Known for its design excellence and commitment to quality and reliability since 1919, Leach equipment and components are used on thousands of aerospace, military, rail, and high-end industrial applications worldwide in the most severe environments

About Esterline:
Esterline Corporation is a specialized manufacturing company serving principally aerospace/defense and medical markets. Esterline management views the company's businesses in three segments related to its set of core competencies: Avionics & Controls, Sensors & Systems, and Advanced Materials.

Operations within the Sensors & Systems segment including Leach, produce, power distribution equipment, high-precision temperature and pressure sensors, motion control components, and other related systems principally for aerospace and defense customers. The Avionics & Controls segment focuses on technology interface systems for commercial and military aircraft and similar devices for land- and sea-based military vehicles, secure communications systems, specialized medical equipment, and other high-end industrial applications. Advanced Materials focuses on process-related technologies, including high-performance elastomer products and high-temperature resistant components used for a wide range of military and commercial aerospace purposes and combustible ordnance and electronic warfare countermeasure products.