WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Merrimac
Industries, Inc. (Amex: MRM), a leader in the design and manufacture of RF
Microwave components, subsystem assemblies and micro-multifunction modules
(MMFM(R)), today announced that it has received a research and development
award from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) for
Next Generation Airborne Electronic Attack (NGAEA) Enabling Capability (EC)
Project utilizing Merrimac's patented Multi-Mix(R) Technology.
The NGAEA EC project is intended to develop sub-system and component
technologies to required levels of technology and manufacturing readiness
to support transition to a Next Generation Jammer program (NGJ) capable of
integration on an airborne tactical platform with advanced levels of
performance, miniaturization, environmental ruggedness, reliability and
affordability. NGJ is intended to develop and field stand-off and modified
escort support jamming systems, with potential application at the
sub-system level to stand-in jamming systems.
Merrimac Chairman and CEO Mason N. Carter commented, "This opportunity
shows that Merrimac is eager to develop advanced technologies with United
States Government Agencies that help the defense community forward the
state- of-the-art in military electronics. Our military customers and
defense agencies are confirming our longstanding belief that Multi-Mix(R)
is a catalyst for bringing new levels of integration to this industry. We
are pleased to see the growing utilization of this technology."
About Merrimac
Merrimac Industries, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of
RF Microwave signal processing components, subsystem assemblies, and
Multi-Mix(R) micro-multifunction modules (MMFM(R)), for the worldwide
Defense, Satellite Communications (Satcom), Commercial Wireless and
Homeland Security market segments. Merrimac is focused on providing Total
Integrated Packaging Solutions(R) with Multi-Mix(R) Microtechnology, a
leading edge competency providing value to our customers through
miniaturization and integration. Multi-Mix(R) MMFM(R) provides a patented
and novel packaging technology that employs a platform modular architecture
strategy that incorporates embedded semiconductor devices, MMICs,
resistors, passive circuit elements and plated- through via holes to form a
three-dimensional integrated module used in High Power, High Frequency and
High Performance mission-critical applications. Merrimac Industries
facilities are registered under ISO 9001:2000, an internationally developed
set of quality criteria for manufacturing operations.
Merrimac Industries, Inc. has facilities located in West Caldwell, NJ
and San Jose, Costa Rica and has approximately 180 co-workers dedicated to
the design and manufacture of signal processing components, gold plating of
high- frequency microstrip and bonded stripline Teflon (PTFE) circuits and
subsystems providing Total Integrated Packaging Solutions(R) for wireless
applications. Merrimac (MRM) is listed on the American Stock Exchange.
Multi- Mix(R), Multi-Mix PICO(R), MMFM(R), System In A Package(R), SIP(R)
and Total Integrated Packaging Solutions(R) are registered trademarks of
Merrimac Industries, Inc. For more information about Merrimac Industries,
Inc. please visit our website http://www.merrimacind.com.
This press release contains statements relating to future results of
the Company (including certain projections and business trends) that are
"forward- looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from
those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These risks
and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks associated with
demand for and market acceptance of existing and newly developed products
as to which the Company has made significant investments, particularly its
Multi-Mix(R) products; the possibilities of impairment charges to the
carrying value of our Multi-Mix(R) assets, thereby resulting in charges to
our earnings; risks associated with adequate capacity to obtain raw
materials and reduced control over delivery schedules and costs due to
reliance on sole source or limited suppliers; slower than anticipated
penetration into the satellite communications, defense and wireless
markets; failure of our Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM customers to
successfully incorporate our products into their systems; changes in
product mix resulting in unexpected engineering and research and
development costs; delays and increased costs in product development,
engineering and production; reliance on a small number of significant
customers; the emergence of new or stronger competitors as a result of
consolidation movements in the market; the timing and market acceptance of
our or our OEM customers' new or enhanced products; general economic and
industry conditions; the ability to protect proprietary information and
technology; competitive products and pricing pressures; our ability and the
ability of our OEM customers to keep pace with the rapid technological
changes and short product life cycles in our industry and gain market
acceptance for new products and technologies; risks relating to
governmental regulatory actions in communications and defense programs; and
inventory risks due to technological innovation and product obsolescence,
as well as other risks and uncertainties as are detailed from time to time
in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These
forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the
Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
Contact: Mason N. Carter, Chairman & CEO
973-575-1300, ext. 1202
mnc@merrimacind.com
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CONTACT:
Mason N. Carter, Chairman & CEO of Merrimac
Industries, Inc., +1-973-575-1300, Ext. 1202, mnc@merrimacind.com
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