Staco Systems Provides Pushbutton Switches and Data Entry Products Used Onboard the USS New Mexico

Costa Mesa, CA – January 21, 2010
Staco Systems, a leading supplier of aerospace and marine control components, has contributed to the recent delivery of the sixth submarine of the Virginia class, USS New Mexico (SSN 779), to the U.S. Navy by Northrop Grumman.

The Virginia class vessels are the latest USN attack submarines designed for both open-ocean and littoral missions. This revolutionary vessel was intended to improve upon and ultimately replace several Cold War era designs. The Virginia class will provide the U.S. Navy with the capabilities required to maintain the nation’s undersea supremacy well into the 21st century. They have improved speed and stealth, additional proficiency in multi-role missions, highly developed surveillance capabilities, and advanced abilities to operate well in littoral areas around the world.

The VA Class was recently funded by Congress for an additional 7-15 vessels with a schedule to increase to two ships per year as a replacement to the Los Angeles class submarines.

Onboard the USS New Mexico are Staco Systems’ Series 50 switches, Series 90 switches, and Mil-Spec keypads and keyboards in the propulsion and nuclear controls, auxiliary power generation, fire control systems, intercom systems, photonic mast control system, targeting systems, and sailor training systems.

Rich Brache, Sales Representative at Staco Systems, said, “Staco Systems has been a supplier of switches and indicators to U.S. Navy contractors for 50 years. Our switches deliver robust and reliable performance in surface and submarine vessels. We are proud of our ability to provide a switch that can serve throughout the lifetime of these vessels.”

About Staco Systems
Staco Systems has been a leading provider of Lighted Pushbutton Display Switches and Indicators, Rugged Keyboards and Keypads, and Lighting and Switching Electronic Controllers worldwide for 50 years. Staco Systems serves a variety of markets including U.S. military, law enforcement, industrial, oil and gas, and first responder industries. Staco Systems is a leader with field-proven experience in these demanding, rapidly-growing global markets. Staco Systems is a 50 year Qualified Product List (QPL) military supplier as well as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified supplier with ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100 certifications. For additional information, call (714) 549.3041 or email sales@stacosystems.com. www.stacosystems.com.

Contact:
Michelle McCann
Marketing Specialist
(714) 549-3041 x270