CHESWICK, P.A.­­ – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced it has been awarded a contract by Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) to supply the United States Coast Guard (USCG) with next-generation actuation on the Polar Security Cutter Program.

Curtiss-Wright will provide FMD with an electro-mechanical actuation solution that features rotary actuators to control critical service valves. Curtiss-Wright’s actuation solution includes rugged, qualified equipment currently supplied for U.S. Navy applications utilizing upgraded, robust communication protocol to provide reliability in the most challenging operating environments of the Arctic. This actuation solution will enable the USCG to reliably operate heavy icebreakers and support Operation Deep Freeze.

“We are very proud to have been chosen by Fairbanks Morse Defense to support the USCG’s Polar Security Cutter Program, as this contract represents our largest electro-mechanical actuation supply contract award and expands our scope of leading-edge technologies for Coast Guard applications,” said David Micha, Sr. Vice President and General Manager, EMS division. “In addition, this program closely aligns with our strategy of helping our customers improve the functionality and reliability of their systems through innovative electro-mechanical actuation systems.”

“The relationship between Fairbanks Morse Defense and the U.S. Coast Guard spans about 100 years, and during that time, we have established a reputation for delivering maritime defense solutions with zero compromises in safety or quality,” said Charles Ferrer, President of Fairbanks Morse Marine Equipment. “Curtiss-Wright shares our commitment to excellence and we look forward to collaborating with their team on this project.”

The work will be performed at Curtiss-Wright’s Target Rock facility in Farmingdale, New York, part of its EMS division in the Naval & Power segment.

About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a global integrated business that provides highly engineered products, solutions, and services mainly to Aerospace & Defense markets, as well as critical technologies in demanding Commercial Power, Process, and Industrial markets. We leverage a workforce of 8,500 highly skilled employees who develop, design, and build what we believe are the best engineered solutions to the markets we serve. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing innovative solutions through trusted customer relationships. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.