Working closely with interface specialist will increase range of applications and potential customers

CARDIFF, UK August 8, 2006—Pelikon, the UK pioneer in the design and manufacture of printed segmented electroluminescent (pSEL™) touch displays, backlights and specialised driver electronics today announced a new integrator partnership with Memtron Input Components, the membrane switch division of Esterline in the US. The agreement also puts Pelikon in partnership with all the Esterline companies.

Memtron specialises in the design and manufacture of membrane switches, passive and active PC board-backed switches, elastomeric keypads, and touch screen integrated panels. The company’s technology is being combined with Pelikon’s display expertise to create a range of fully integrated display solutions. Marketed under the sELect – animated electroluminescence brand name the two companies will work together to transform the way people interact with devices, offering fully integrated plastic moulding, electronics and switch technology.

Working with Memtron will expand the reach of Pelikon’s technology to new customers and applications; including medical devices and a wide variety of industrial equipment.  

Keith Smith, Pelikon’s Senior Sales Manager, Americas said “This new partnership builds on our efforts to expand the potential of Pelikon’s technology and represents our commitment to global growth. We believe Memtron’s strong customer base demonstrates the robustness of their technologies and that this base will aid us as we seek to expand into the American market”.

Mark Maxson, General Manager of Memtron said, “We are pleased to make this announcement with Pelikon and think the company is an ideal partner. We feel their innovative technology will help us create products of real and lasting value to our customers.” 

About Memtron
Memtron Input Components, a unit of the Interface Technologies Group of Esterline Corporation (NYSE: ESL), specializes in the design and manufacture of membrane switches, passive and active PC board-backed switches, elastomeric keypads, and touch screen integrated panels. Memtron engineers leverage 30 years of interface expertise and technology development to implement fast-turn prototypes and designs for low-cost manufacturing. A Memtron device can be found in virtually any application imaginable—from hospital surgical rooms and restaurants to manufacturing plant floors and oil rigs. Memtron is headquartered in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

For more information, visit www.memtron.com

About Pelikon
Pelikon is the world leader in the design and manufacture of printed segmented electroluminescent (pSEL™) touch displays, backlights and specialised driver electronics for the worldwide home appliance, consumer electronic and industrial displays market. The company has recently opened offices in America and the Far East.

www.pelikon.com