GEDERA,
Israel,
July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TAT Technologies Ltd.
(Nasdaq: TATTF) ("TAT") today announced that it had amicably resolved its
commercial dispute with Honeywell International Inc. relating to the MRO
business of TAT's U.S. subsidiary, Limco-Piedmont, Inc. ("LPI"). Honeywell is
a key supplier to such business. In connection with such resolution,
Honeywell has agreed to extend the terms of its agreements with LPI for an
additional three years (till
May 31, 2014). LPI has made additional payment
to Honeywell under the agreements in the aggregate amount of
$3.6M.
About the Company
TAT Technologies Ltd. provides a variety of services and products to the
military and commercial aerospace and ground defense industries through its
Gedera facility in Israel, as well as through its subsidiaries, Bental
Industries Ltd., in Israel and Limco - Piedmont, Inc., in the U.S.
TAT operates under four operational segments: (i) OEM of Heat Transfer
products (ii) OEM of Electric Motion Systems (iii) MRO services; and (iv)
parts services, each with the following characteristics.
TAT's activities in the area of OEM of Heat Transfer products primarily
relate to the (i) design, development, manufacture and sale of a broad range
of heat transfer components (such as heat exchangers, pre-coolers and
oil/fuel hydraulic coolers) used in mechanical and electronic systems
on-board commercial, military and business aircraft; and (ii) manufacture and
sale of environmental control and cooling systems and (iii) a variety of
other electronic and mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as
pumps, valves, power systems and turbines.
TAT's activities in the area of OEM of Electric Motion Systems primarily
relate to the design, development, manufacture and sale of a broad range of
electrical motor applications for airborne and ground systems. TAT activities
in this segment commenced with the acquisition of Bental in August 2008 and
accordingly, the results in this segment for fiscal year 2008 are not
compared with the previous years.
TAT's MRO services include the remanufacture, overhaul and repair of heat
transfer equipment and other aircraft components, APUs, propellers and
landing gear. TAT's Limco subsidiary operates FAA certified repair stations,
which provide aircraft component MRO services for airlines, air cargo
carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.
TAT's parts segment focuses on inventory management and sale of APU
parts, propellers and landing gear. TAT offers parts services for commercial,
regional and charter airlines and business aircraft owners.
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements which include,
without limitation, statements regarding possible or assumed future operation
results, synergies, customer benefits, growth opportunities, financial
improvements, expected expense savings and other benefits anticipated from
the merger. These statements are hereby identified as "forward-looking
statements" for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ
materially from management's current expectations. Actual results and
performance can also be influenced by other risks that we face in running our
operations including, but are not limited to, general business conditions in
the airline industry, changes in demand for our services and products, the
timing and amount or cancellation of orders, the price and continuity of
supply of component parts used in our operations, and other risks detailed
from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities Exchange
Commission, including its registration statement on form F-4, its annual
report on form 20-F and its periodic reports on form 6-K. These documents
contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those contained in our projections or
forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only
as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update
publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.
TAT's executive offices are located in the Re'em Industrial Park, Neta
Boulevard, Bnei Ayish, Gedera 70750, Israel, and TAT's telephone number is
+972-8-862-8500.
For further information, please call Mr. Yaron Shalem, the Company CFO,
at +972-8-8628503.