Unison To Provide Complete Ignition Systems for Lycoming Engines

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, JULY 28, 2005-- Unison Industries recently announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with Lycoming to provide complete piston ignition systems for Lycoming engines. The 3-year agreement is expected to earn approximately $10M.

"This agreement strengthens the close relationship Unison and Lycoming share," said Zou Abdelnour, ignition product line manager. "For years Unison has worked with Lycoming on the development of new products and the continuous improvement of existing products. This agreement reaffirms Lycoming's confidence in the quality and performance of Unison's products."

Lycoming is an operating division of Textron's Avco Corporation subsidiary, specializing in the manufacture and support of piston aircraft engines. More than half of the world's General Aviation fleet -- both rotary-wing and fixed-wing -- is powered by Lycoming piston engines. Textron Inc. is a $10 billion multi-industry company with more than 44,000 employees in 40 countries.

Unison Industries, LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Engine Services, Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Electric Company's GE Transportation. Unison is a leader in the design and manufacture of electrical components, sensors, and systems for aircraft, industrial, marine, and space uses. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Unison operates manufacturing facilities and logistics centers worldwide. Additional information about Unison is available at www.unisonindustries.com.



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