MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. and PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – March 14, 2007 – AVISTA Incorporated®, a leader in critical systems software engineering services, has signed OEM Products Corporation as an authorized sales representative for its avionics and medical electronics software engineering services. OEM Products resells hardware solutions for safety- and life-critical applications to a number of manufacturers around the country, including Boston Scientific, Medtronic and St. Jude, as well as General Dynamics, Honeywell and Lockheed Martin. By joining forces with AVISTA, OEM Products can offer system-level solutions, enabling manufacturers to get their products certified and to market faster.

SYLMAR, Calif., March 2007 — Mason Controls, a subsidiary of Esterline Technologies, Bellevue, Wash., (NYSE:ESL) announced today the appointment of Brain Vasquez controller for Mason Controls.

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. and MALMESBURY, UK – January 24, 2007 – AVISTA Incorporated®, the U.S. leader in critical systems software engineering services, and Silver Software, a world leader in offshore high integrity software engineering services, have formed a strategic alliance to provide software engineering services to U.S.-based tier-one aircraft and avionics manufacturers. This new offering allows avionics customers to enjoy the benefits of experienced, U.S. based project management and onsite support while realizing the cost savings of offshore software development services. Underpinned by high maturity processes, joint customers can be confident of a seamless high-quality, low-cost service across the full or partial development lifecycle.

SEATTLE, October 9, 2006 -- Korry Electronics has reduced the delivery time by half for its 5/8-inch LED-illuminated 389 Quick Switch. Now available in five working days, Korry offers the shortest lead time in the industry. The 389 Quick Switch uses Korry's proprietary LED push-button switch technology, which has long set the industry standard in performance and cost benefits. The reduction in delivery time can be attributed to Korry's ongoing commitment to lean manufacturing.

OLYMPIA, October 5, 2006 — Washington State Ecology Director Jay Manning has presented Korry Electronics with Washington's top environmental award for reducing its use of toxics, eliminating the use of brominated flame retardants, conserving water and energy, and promoting resource conservation in its sister companies.