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AstroNova wins contract with Boeing to supply ToughWriter 5 flight deck printer for 777X program

11/07/2016

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AstroNova, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of aerospace products, including flight deck printers, networking hardware and related accessories to the commercial, business and military aerospace markets, announced today that it has been selected by The Boeing Company to provide the ToughWriter 5 model flight deck printer for its B777X aircraft.

The multi-year agreement covers flight deck printers for the Boeing 777X family, which includes the 777-8 and 777-9. AstroNova will manufacture the printers at its AstroNova Aerospace production facilities in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

“This selection builds on AstroNova's growing role as a strategic supplier to the world's largest aerospace company,” said Gregory A. Woods, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. “We appreciate the confidence Boeing has expressed in AstroNova and we are excited to participate on this new 777X program.”

At 8.25 pounds and 7.3 inches deep, the ToughWriter 5 is the industry's smallest and lightest wide-format flight deck printer, combining efficiency and ruggedized design with high print quality.

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