Design: Leimer Cross, Seattle/Maui   Esterline Technologies 2004 Annual Report Copy excerpt: If two heads are better than one, imagine entire groups of great minds thinking as one. That’s the idea behind our acquisition strategy: Assembling related companies with top notch engineering capability to be the very best in specialized targeted niche markets. Our strategy provides customers with superior solutions and enables us to win business that would otherwise have been out of reach. A good case in point is our recent win to supply the entire sensor suite for a new military engine. This engine, built by an international consortium, will power the new Airbus A400M military transport aircraft. As a Tier 1 supplier, we will not only design and manufacture the majority of sensors, but also manage the supply of all other sensor components. This win is a direct result of the increased capability from our successful integration of the individual companies that now make up our Sensors & Systems segment. Download PDF (2 MB) Request printed sample