The Curtiss-Wright Corporation has announced the acquisition of Novatronics, Inc. The company will operate as a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc., a subsidiary of Curtiss-Wright Corporation.
Novatronics designs and manufactures electric motors and position sensors (both linear and rotary) for the commercial aerospace, military aerospace, and industrial markets. The company has annual sales of approximately $12 million and employs approximately 145 people at its two locations in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, and Plainview, New York.
Novatronics’ products are sold primarily to aerospace customers and include position sensors (LVDTs, RVDTs and synchros) and high-end fractional horsepower electric motors. Applications include flight controls, engine controls, environmental control systems, and industrial automation.
"The acquisition of Novatronics will further enhance our market and technology positions in aerospace position sensors," says Martin R. Benante, chairman and CEO of Curtiss-Wright. "In addition, we will further diversify our existing sensor technology while broadening the application of this technology beyond flight control and engine applications to include landing gear systems and environmental and valve control systems for cockpits.
"The addition of Novatronics’ high-end motor product line represents a complementary product to our existing position sensor line while creating significant synergies," he continues. "Novatronics also brings strong management talent and strengthens the engineering, sales, and marketing teams for our sensor business. Under Curtiss-Wright management, Novatronics will benefit from a focus on operational excellence and access to our broad distribution network."
Novatronics’ market segments and major applications include:
- Commercial transport–all Boeing 7-series and Airbus 3-series aircraft;
- Regional/business aircraft–CRJ, Challenger, Global Express, Premier I, Hawker Horizon, and Citation X;
- Military–JSF, F/A-18 E/F, Gripen, Comanche and V-22;
- Space–Shuttle and Space Station Robotic Arms;
- Industrial–Industrial controls. For more information contact Glenn E. Tynan, CFO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, at (973) 597-4700, or via e-mail at gtynan@cwcorp.curtisswright.com. The company’s Web site is [www.curtisswright.com].
