Controls' products regulate pneumatic (air), hydraulic(fluid) and fuel flows in aircraft systems and are used in virtually all Boeing (including former McDonnell Douglas) and Airbus manufactured commercial aircraft, many regional jet, general aviation and business aircraft, and a wide range of U.S. and foreign military aircraft. In addition, Whittaker valves are used in aircraft turbine engines built by General Electric, Rolls Royce and Pratt & Whitney. The division also manufactures industrial control applications, which include ground fueling devices for airports, valving systems, heat exchangers, and fuel skids for land-based gas turbines, off-shore oil platforms, and petrochemical complexes.

Controls is recognized by its customers for its ability to respond to tight turnaround schedules. Turnaround time is enhanced by strong in-house engineering skills and proprietary in-house testing facilities, discussed further below. In both the aerospace and industrial product areas, individual products are customized to suit specific applications, providing optimum capability and performance at a very competitive cost. Controls also provides full system integration support. All products (i.e. each individual unit) are fully tested on-site, in customized facilities which have been developed by Whittaker, to demonstrate performance and guarantee compliance with all certification requirements.

Controls maintains a close working relationship with key customers such as General Electric, Boeing and various major airlines. These longstanding relationships, combined with a global marketing effort and a distinguished 63-year history in the aerospace valves market, provide strong support for Controls' continuing success.

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