Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has received a follow-on contract from Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding (NGSB) for the supply of helicopter hangar door equipment for installation on-board the USS Somerset, the ninth ship in the San Antonio-class of amphibious transport/landing platform dock (LPD) ships. The San Antonio-class, the U. S. Navy's new primary class of amphibious transport dock ship, will ultimately replace a number of older class LPD ships. 

"The hangar door equipment is a critical part of the systems that enable the Navy's ships to protect our nation, and we are pleased to continue our support of the LPD ship program," said Martin R. Benante, CEO and Chairman of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. "The award of this contract confirms our engineering expertise in providing advanced performance and innovative design solutions to meet demanding requirements, and in doing so, deliver profound value to the end customer."

Curtiss-Wright's facility in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, will perform work for this contract with delivery scheduled for 2010. With over 50 years of experience, Curtiss-Wright is a leader in designing and manufacturing ship-borne aircraft handling systems, underwater sensor handling and specialized structures for military customers. The company designs and manufactures hangar doors to withstand severe demands from wind and shock loads, ship motion and pressures, all at the lightest possible weight.

About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.

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