Radstone Technology PLC
07 August 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7 August 2006
Radstone Technology PLC ('Radstone')
$6 Million Order From Astronautics
Processors, switches will equip Airbus A400M military aircraft
Radstone Technology, the world's leading independent supplier of
high-performance, embedded computer products for defence and aerospace
applications, announces today that it has received an order valued at close to
$6 million (approx. £3.2 million) from Astronautics Corporation of America, in
support of the A400M program, reaffirming the company's leadership position in
the field of rugged military computing solutions.
The order includes Radstone's IMP2A 3U CompactPCI processor, IXT2B Intel
Pentium-based processor and GBX16 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch, all built to
Radstone's maximum ruggedization level.
The IMP2A, IXT2B and GBX16 will form part of Astronautics' Network Server System
which will be installed on the Airbus Military A400M - the first military
transport plane to be developed by Airbus. This four-engine turboprop aircraft,
originally designed to meet the demand of European nations for military airlift
is expected to be in service from 2009. The Airbus A400M will operate in many
configurations including cargo transport, troop transport, MEDEVAC and aerial
refueling.
Jeff Perrin, Radstone Technology's Chief Executive, commented:
"We're delighted that Astronautics has chosen Radstone to be part in this
prestigious project. The A400M has already been ordered in significant quantity
by a number of countries around the world, and we look forward to working with
Astronautics to ensure its continuing success."
For further information, please contact:
Radstone Technology 01327-359444
Jeff Perrin, Chief Executive Web: www.radstone.co.uk
Buchanan Communications 020 7466 5000
Tim Thompson or Nicola Cronk Email : nicolac@buchanan.uk.com
Notes to editors:
About Radstone Technology PLC
Radstone Technology PLC is a global provider of computer products and services
at the leading edge of the IT and electronics industry. The Group's main
business, Radstone Embedded Computing, designs and manufactures embedded
computer products for defence and aerospace applications. Radstone's products
are all based on leading-edge commercial technologies.
About Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America, established in 1959, is a major supplier of
government and commercial avionics. Astronautics product lines include advanced
primary flight and mission cockpit display systems, network server systems,
electronic flight bag display systems, flight instruments, mission & display
systems and processors, navigation systems, flight director computers and
control systems, and air data computers. Astronautics products are used for
numerous sea, ground, air and space applications.
For more information about Astronautics Corporation of America products and
services, visit the company's web site at: http://www.Astronautics.com
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