Esterline Continues Support Of F-16 Fighting Falcon With Cockpit Products, Has Been Part Of Program Since Inception

Distributor Triman Industries to supply Esterline Korry-branded press-to-test indicators to Defense Logistics Agency for F-16 master-caution assemblies        

EVERETT, Wash., June 20, 2017 — Esterline, global leader in aerospace technologies, will supply distributor Triman Industries, Inc., with its Korry-branded press-to-test indicators for resale to the Defense Logistic Agency (DLA), the U.S. Department of Defense’s combat logistics support agency. The DLA will be restocking its inventory with a multi-year supply of the Korry indicators, critical components for master-caution assemblies in the F-16 cockpit.

Esterline has supplied Korry switching and display products and other human-machine interface solutions for the F-16 multirole fighter since the inception of the program. Triman Industries is a specialized distribution company providing military land, sea and air aftermarket products to the defense industry.

“Esterline has been a consistent supplier to the F-16 program since first production in the 1970s and over many upgrades,” said Rob Gibbs, president of Esterline’s Korry unit. “Our partnership with the highly regarded distributor Triman underscores our commitment to keep supporting this versatile aircraft, one of the most common in service, not only in the U.S. armed forces but also in those of our allies worldwide.”

“This procurement by DLA of Esterline’s Korry products for the F-16 highlights our core competence: to serve as the critical link between end users and best-in-class suppliers,” said Scott Truskin, President of Triman Industries. “We pay close attention to the details, especially in the attentive service and uncompromising quality assurance that support long-term relationships. Both our suppliers and customers know they can rely on us.”

Esterline Corporation (NYSE: ESL) is an international specialized aerospace and defense company headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., that employs about 13,000 people worldwide. Its wholly owned subsidiary Esterline Control & Communication Systems (www.esterline.com/controlandcommunication) designs and produces leading technology control and communication components and subsystems for today’s advanced requirements, focusing on delivering high-reliability human-machine interface (HMI) solutions to its customers across the globe.