ARLINGTON, TX, September 19, 2001 -- L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) today announced
that its Link Simulation and Training division's Arlington, TX and Binghamton, NY
operations have achieved the internationally-recognized ISO 9001 quality management
system certification.
In achieving ISO 9001 certification, Link has demonstrated that its systems, software
and hardware engineering processes provide a sound infrastructure to support complex
simulation and training services programs. ISO 9001 certification also is being pursued at
the company's Orlando, FL facility. Link's Broken Arrow, OK facility achieved ISO 9001
certification of its manufacturing, integration and test activities in 2000.
"A major effort has been made by Link to create, operate and develop a quality system to
ISO 9001 standards in a relatively short span of time," said Jim Dunn, Link Simulation and
Training's president. "Confidence in Link's design, development and servicing of simulation
and training systems should increase and our growth in the market will be supported by a
proven structure on which we can build our process improvements and planned business
expansions."
Link Simulation & Training is a systems integration organization that specializes
in delivering and supporting training systems and equipment that enhance operational
proficiency. Link's full range of services include conducting front end analysis, program
design, course development and production, interactive distance learning, simulator design
and production, training implementation, training evaluation, training management and field
support. Link has its headquarters operation in Arlington, Tex. and other major bases of
operation in Kirkwood, NY, Orlando, Fla., and Broken Arrow, Okla.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading merchant supplier of
secure communications systems and products, avionics and ocean products, training products,
microwave components and telemetry, instrumentation, space and wireless products. Its
customers include the Department of Defense, selected U.S. government intelligence agencies,
aerospace prime contractors and commercial telecommunications and cellular customers.
To learn more about L-3 Communications, please visit the company's website at
www.L-3Com.com.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except
for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are
forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a number
of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such
statement, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the company's Safe Harbor
Compliance Statement for Forward-looking Statements included in the company's recent filings,
including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
