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About Us
We are 2,800 employees, working together in multiple locations worldwide to give manufacturers and airlines one integrated source for sensing, power, braking, electronics and more.
Crane Aerospace & Electronics combines the experience of nine long-time industry leaders to supply critical systems and components to the aerospace, defense and space markets. Our heritage brands have decades of proven experience, and in many cases invented critical technologies in their respective markets. Through innovative design, we deliver proven systems, reliable components and flexible power solutions that excel in tough environments, from engines and landing gear to satellites, missiles and avionics.
Products and services are segmented into six businesses: Sensing & Utility Systems, Fluid Management, Power Solutions, Landing Systems, Cabin Systems, and Microwave Solutions. These products are backed by leading technical expertise and world-class design and manufacturing processes. Our technical strength, product reliability, innovative solutions, and commitment to lean manufacturing bring The Crane Advantage to customers. Find out more in our Corporate Overview.
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Our Values
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Crane's founder, Richard Teller Crane, was focused on doing business the right way and providing the best quality for our customers when he started Crane in 1855. Crane Aerospace & Electronics is built on that same foundation of strength and integrity. His vision for the company is still in existence today.
"I am resolved to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness;
to avoid all deception and trickery; to deal fairly with both customers and competitors;
to be liberal and just toward employees; and to put my whole mind upon the business."
Richard Teller Crane, July 4, 1855 |
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Our Company
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In 1999, Crane Aerospace was formed from four long-time industry leaders — ELDEC Corporation, Lear Romec, Hydro-Aire and Interpoint. The newly formed organization gave customers and partners one source for sensing, power, fuel and braking systems — and the many years of experience that these industry pioneers had between them.
Signal Technology was added to the Crane Aerospace team in 2003, bringing along the well-known Keltec brand, and the name evolved to Crane Aerospace & Electronics. P.L. Porter's portfolio of seat actuation products were added in 2004, and Merrimac Industries brought their unique Multi-Mix® technology to the team in 2010.
Each of the brands that make up Crane Aerospace & Electronics is proven in the marketplace, recognized globally and maintains a large market share in the markets in which they serve. Today, when you partner with Crane Aerospace & Electronics, you join our rich heritage of experience, product leadership and operational excellence.
Learn more about us in our newsroom.
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Our Brands
Our Leadership
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Steve Zimmerman
President, Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Steve Zimmerman is the President of Crane Aerospace & Electronics. Crane Aerospace & Electronics is one of four segments of Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products with 2017 sales of $2.7 billion. As President, Steve is responsible for the Fluid Management, Landing Systems, Cabin Systems, Sensing Systems, Power Solutions, and Microwave Solutions.
Steve has extensive aerospace experience across commercial and military markets including electrical and mechanical systems, cabin interiors, and aircraft structures. Prior to joining Crane, Steve held both functional and general management leadership roles at Honeywell Aerospace, Zodiac Aerospace, and most recently at Esterline.
Steve earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington, a Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern California, and a Master's of Business Administration at Arizona State University. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of California.
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Our Markets

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Commercial
AIRCRAFT
Cabin Equipment
Flight Controls & Utility Systems
Landing Gear Systems
Engine & Fuel Systems
Secondary Power Source and Distribution Equipment
Avionic System Equipment
Door System Equipment
ENGINES
Position Indication & Engine Control
Oil Condition Monitoring
Fuel Measurement
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Defense
MILITARY AIRCRAFT
Weapons & Utility Systems
Engines & Fuel Systems
Landing Gear Systems
Radar & Avionic System Equipment
Secondary Power Source and Distribution Equipment
Tactical Weapons & Data Link -
EW Jamming
ROTORCRAFT
Rotor & Utility Systems
Landing Gear Systems
Secondary Power Source and
Distribution Equipment
Engines & Fuel Systems
Radar & Avionic System Equipment
Tactical Weapons & Data Link -
EW Jamming
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Space
Distributed Power Conversion & Filtering
Microwave Conversion
Potable Water & Coolant Pumping
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MARITIME
High Power RF Jamming Systems
Fire Control & Surveillance Radar
Standard Missile & Supporting Systems
Fluid Management
Power Management & Distribution Systems
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Transportation
Seat Recline & Control Mechanisms
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GROUND BASED DEFENSE
Satellite Communications
Fluid Management
Broadband Data Links
Fire Control & Surveillance Radar
Weapons Fire Control
Vehicle Power Management
Tactical Data Links
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Our Locations
Crane Aerospace & Electronics serves customers worldwide through its global network of locations, distributors and representatives. Headquartered in the Seattle, Washington area, Crane Aerospace & Electronics has ten main production locations. |
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For more information about our locations, see Contact Us. |
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Our Quality
Crane Aerospace & Electronics' total commitment to quality is demonstrated not
just by the efforts of the Quality Assurance organization, but by the day-to-day
activities of all team members. Total quality is built into each step of the
design and manufacture of our products through the use of structured procedures,
Operational Excellence and employee participation. Reflecting our commitment to
quality, all Crane Aerospace & Electronics sites have quality management systems certified to ISO 9001 and AS9100, as shown in the table below for each location.
Quality Certifications and Key Approvals
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Quality Policy
Our guiding business principle is to anticipate and exceed the requirements of
our internal and external customers. We will provide superior products and
services that always satisfy the customer by continually improving processes.
Our ultimate goal is 100% quality, delivery and performance every time. All team
members are responsible for achieving our quality objectives.
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Operational Excellence
The Operational Excellence program at Crane Co. is designed to implement Lean
principles through all business units. It is built on the foundation of our
Six-Sigma program, but it extends beyond Six-Sigma into a full Lean initiative.
The goal is simple: Focus on adding value to our customers by eliminating
non-value-added activities and achieving world class quality.
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Parts Manufacturer Approvals (PMA)
For PMA listings, please use the
FAA PMA website.
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For Our Investors
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Find investor information on the website of our parent company,
Crane Co.
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