Rockwell Collins names Applied Engineering Products

as Interconnect Commodity Co-Supplier of the Year 2006

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (May 2, 2006)— Applied Engineering Products, New Haven, Conn., was named the

Interconnect Commodity Co-Supplier of the Year 2006 by Rockwell Collins. The award was presented by

Chairman, President and CEO Clay Jones during the Annual Supplier Conference

The Supplier of the Year award is an acknowledgement of significant contributions made during the year by

suppliers and is based upon quality, delivery, total cost of ownership, lead-time and customer service.

Rockwell Collins is a worldwide leader in the design, production, and support of communication and aviation

electronics for commercial and government customers. The company’s 17,000 employees in 27 countries

deliver industry-leading communication, navigation, surveillance, display, flight control, in-flight entertainment,

information management, and maintenance, training and simulation solutions. Additional information is available

at www.rockwellcollins.com.