Esterline Advanced Sensors

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Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

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Esterline Selects Geof Eeles to Lead its Advanced Sensors Operations

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

BELLEVUE, WA--(Marketwire - Oct 19, 2011) - Esterline Corporation (www.esterline.com) (NYSE: ESL), a leading specialty manufacturer serving the aerospace and defense markets, today announced that it has selected Geof Eeles to serve as President of the company's Advanced Sensors business platform, consisting of five global manufacturing operations in Europe and North America, as well as an aftermarket service organization in Asia.

Eeles has worked with Racal communication products for 28 years, the last nine years as President at the Racal Acoustics operation in Harrow, UK. Eeles has also held positions including Project Director for the "Chunnel" project as it related to installation of Racal data communications products and a Project Manager for Northrop Grumman's German subsidiary, LITEF. Those roles enabled him to lead multinational project teams and also live and work in Germany.

Esterline CEO Brad Lawrence said, "Geof has been a standout for Esterline ever since we acquired Racal Acoustics in early 2009. He's an intelligent, engaging, savvy business leader who is a great fit to lead our growing Advanced Sensors operations."

Eeles graduated from London's Polytechnic of the South Bank college with a degree in Electrical Engineering. A Chartered Engineer, Eeles has studied electronics, control engineering, computer engineering, communications engineering, electromagnetic fields and circuits, and has an undergraduate degree in Geology, Chemistry and Biology as well. He also led the Racal Acoustics team that received the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category.

Eeles will be based at Esterline's Farnborough, UK Advanced Sensors facility. He succeeds former Advanced Sensors platform president Alain Durand, who was recently promoted to one of three corporate Group Vice President positions at Esterline.

About Esterline:
Esterline Corporation is a leading worldwide supplier to the aerospace and defense industry specializing in three core areas: Advanced Materials; Avionics & Controls; and Sensors & Systems. With annual sales approaching $1.75 billion, Esterline employs nearly 12,000 people worldwide.

Operations within the Advanced Materials segment focus on technologies including high-temperature-resistant materials and components used for a wide range of military and commercial aerospace purposes, and combustible ordnance and electronic warfare countermeasure products.

Operations within the Avionics & Controls segment focus on technology interface systems for commercial and military aircraft and similar devices for land- and sea-based military vehicles, cockpit integration systems, secure communications systems, specialized medical equipment, and other high-end industrial applications.

The Sensors & Systems segment includes operations that produce high-precision temperature and pressure sensors, specialized harsh-environment connectors, electrical power distribution equipment, and other related systems principally for aerospace and defense customers.

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Esterline Promotes Alain Durand to Corporate Group Vice President

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:50:00 GMT

Esterline Corporation today announced the promotion of Alain Durand to Group Vice President. Durand will oversee the management and strategy of Esterline’s Advanced Sensors business platform as well as a new platform to be established following completion of the acquisition of the Souriau Group.More...

Esterline Partners with Rolls-Royce on Trent XWB Engine Program

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

BELLEVUE, Wash., April 9, 2009 — Esterline Corporation (NYSE: ESL www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving principally aerospace and defense markets, announced today that its Advanced Sensors operation has been chosen by Rolls-Royce to partner on its Trent XWB engine program.More...

Esterline Reports 4Q Earnings of $15.2 Million, From Continuing OPS on Sales of $194.8 Million

Thu, 09 Dec 2004 08:00:00 GMT

BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 9, 2004 — Esterline Corporation (NYSE/ESL www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, today reported fourth quarter income from continuing operations of $15.2 million, or $.70 per diluted share, on sales of $194.8 million. The quarter’s results included a $2.2 million net of tax, or $.10 per share, gain on the sale of a non-core product line with in the company’s Sensors & Systems segment. In the same period last year, income from continuing operations was $9.4 million, or $.44 per diluted share, on $160.3 million sales. Orders received in the fourth quarter totaled $296.7 million, including $89 million of backlog from an acquisition completed in the quarter. This compared with orders of $140.0 million a year ago. Backlog at year end was $433.1 million compared with $300.9 million at the end of the prior-year period.More...

Esterline Wins Tier I Position to Supply Advanced Sensors for TP400M Turboprop; $40 Million Over Life of Program

Tue, 23 Nov 2004 08:00:00 GMT

BELLEVUE , Wash. , November 23, 2004 --Esterline Corporation ( NYSE /ESL www.esterline.com) today reported that its Sensors Group has been awarded a contract to supply the sensor suite for the TP400M Turboprop. The new engine will power the Airbus A400M Airlifter, Europe ’s new tactical military transport. The award was made by Rolls-Royce Deutschland, a member of Europrop International, the consortium responsible for the design and manufacture of the new engine. Sales over a 12- to 15-year period are expected to total $35 million to $40 million.More...

Esterline Finalizes Acquisition of Weston Aerospace; Expands Esterline's Position in High-End Aerospace Sensors

Wed, 11 Jun 2003 08:00:00 GMT

BELLEVUE, Wash., June 11, 2003 – Esterline Technologies today announced that it has finalized the acquisition of UK-based Weston Group from The Roxboro Group Plc. The transaction, originally announced May 22, significantly enhances Esterline’s position in high-end aerospace sensors, making it a market leader to the world’s jet engine manufacturers, and boosting its Sensors & Systems segment sales by nearly 50%.

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