U.S. International Pavilion showcasing 24 exhibitors at Avalon Airshow

Feb. 19, 2013 - PRLog -- WALDWICK, NJ, USA -- Visitors to the Avalon Airshow will find American quality, technology and ease of doing business all in one place, the U.S. International Pavilion. Kallman Worldwide Inc. is again organizing the Pavilion. The international tradeshow management firm is also the official U.S. show representative.  Avalon takes place in Geelong, Victoria, Australia from February 26 to March 3.
More than 20 of America’s leading aerospace product/service providers will present their capabilities to an informed target audience in the U.S. Pavilion in 1,100sqm in Hall 3. The companies and organizations are from nine U.S. states: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia.

The Honorable Jeffrey L. Bleich, U.S. Ambassador to Australia, is expected to cut the ribbon on the U.S. International Pavilion at approximately 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 26, after which he will take an escorted tour to learn firsthand about the latest technology, brought to the show by U.S. exhibitors.

Avalon is Australia’s largest and most comprehensive aviation, aerospace and defense exposition. It encompasses the full range of military and civil aviation and aerospace, as well as air and land defense.

Kallman Worldwide has been providing expert advice and assistance to globally-minded U.S. companies, helping them Exhibit with Confidence™, for 50 years.

Complementary copies of the U.S. International Pavilion Guide to Exhibitors at Avalon 2013 are available onsite at #3K4, or digitally, at http://bit.ly/139lwkt.

U.S. Pavilion exhibitors include:

AAI, Cockeysville, AZ (#3F7)

AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems and its strategic business Aerosonde Pty Ltd, along with ESL Defence Ltd., a strategic business of AAI Test & Training. Showcased products include AAI’s renowned Shadow® Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), currently in service with the Australian Army, and the Aerosonde Small UAS. ESL is a leading worldwide provider of electronic warfare, electro-optic, infrared and radio frequency test equipment across land, sea and air applications. www.aaicorp.com

ATK, Woodland Hills, CA (#3C7)

·         Ammunition Production Facility Management and Co-Production
The world’s largest small-caliber ammunition manufacturer and a leading developer and producer of medium and large caliber ammunition.  

·         Aircraft Survivability Capabilities for Fixed and Rotary Wing Aircraft
First to deliver Hostile Fire Indication (HFI) as a key capability for proven missile warning systems. The AAR-47 is the only production warning system in use today that integrates missile warning, LASER warning and HFI into a single system.

·         Guided Missiles
The AARGM provides a major upgrade to the AGM-88 HARM system that enables the ability to engage and destroy enemy air defenses and time-critical, mobile targets.  

·         Light Gunships and Special Mission Aircraft
Integrating intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) sensors, fire control equipment and weapon systems including MC-27J and the Jordan Light Gunship.  www.atk.com

Composite Engineering, Sacramento, CA (#3F4)

Aerial target manufacturers; first time exhibiting, first time in this market. Now part of Kratos Defense and Security Solutions.  The Kratos family of companies is positioned to provide government customers with myriad various services, including C5ISR, unmanned systems, cyber warfare, cyber security, information assurance, critical infrastructure security and weapons systems sustainment. www.compositeeng.com

ITT Exelis, Herndon, VA (#3F16)

Trusted provider of mission-critical products, solutions and services that support civil air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and defense organizations worldwide. From large scale communications networks, to rapid-response radar systems, to the provision of cloud-based, real-time situational awareness applications, Exelis is has the expertise to deliver comprehensive ATM solutions. Exelis recently acquired C4i Pty. Ltd., based in Melbourne, Australia, a leading provider of advanced communications software that supports mission critical communications for a range of applications. Our legacy of programmatic performance, combined with our unmatched systems integration experience make Exelis uniquely qualified to take on large-scale ATM modernization projects around the world. www.exelisinc.com

Laversab, Inc., Sugar Land, TX (#3A3)

Manufactures RVSM compliant Pitot Static Testers and Air Data Test Sets.  Laversab’s reliable, affordable and innovative products are supported by a worldwide network of distributors and service centers, providing outstanding service. www.laversab.com

Nordam, Tulsa, OK (#3B1)

Founded in 1969, NORDAM is one of the world’s largest independently-owned aerospace companies, with nine facilities on three continents, including locations in the U.S., Mexico, the United Kingdom and Singapore. NORDAM manufactures composite aircraft structures, interior shells, custom cabinetry, radomes and aircraft transparencies. Among the largest third-party providers of maintenance, repair and overhaul services to the military, commercial airline and air freight markets, NORDAM specializes in fan and thrust reversers, nacelle and flight control structures. www.nordam.com

Northrop Grumman, Falls Church, VA (#3F10)

Leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cybersecurity, C4ISR and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. www.northropgrumman.com

Transaero, Inc., Melville, NY (#3A7)

For over 55 years Transaero has been recognized as a leading technical sales, marketing and distribution company in support of engineered products to airline, life support and military markets worldwide.  Transaero is a world leader in supplying personnel, safety and survival equipment to commercial and military customers.  Customers include aircraft OEMs, commercial and regional airlines, MROs, U.S. Government, foreign military and government agencies around the globe.  Transaero is supported by nine sales offices located around the world.  www.transaeroinc.com

Universal Avionics, Tucson, AZ (#3A11)

Manufactures and markets an extensive line of advanced avionics equipment. Product lines include the UNS-1 SBAS-enabled (WAAS) Flight Management Systems; the EFI-890R/890H Flat Panel Display; a line of Integrated Cockpit Displays; Vision-1® Synthetic Vision System; Terrain Awareness and Warning System; UniLink® Communications Management Unit; Radio Control Units; Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorders; Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS); and the Application Server Unit which integrates charts, electronic documents and checklists with displays systems.  www.uasc.com

Viasat, Carlsbad, CA (#3A10)

Ensures your airborne mission is connected with field-proven satcom, information assurance, and wireless communication systems. A number of products, systems, and services will be on display:

·         Link 16/MIDS tactical networking

·         Secure IP coalition-ready networking with HAIPE encryptors

·         Satcom systems and services operating at frequencies from UHF to Ka

·         Worldwide broadband comms-on-the-move

·         Friend-or-foe position mapping with blue force tracking 2 (BFT-2)

The company has also announced a new Australia facility for in-country maintenance and training. www.viasat.com

Kallman Worldwide Inc.
Kallman Worldwide is the recognized leader in global business development, strategy, and implementation. It was one of only four companies to receive the President’s “E” Award for Export Services in 2012, at the White House.

Established in 1963, the international tradeshow organizing company represents and promotes a carefully-selected portfolio of leading industry events.

Best known for its award-winning “U.S. International Pavilions,” Kallman shares its decades of experience to provide advice and assistance to globally-minded companies as they establish or increase their business abroad through international trade shows. trade missions and conferences.

The Kallman group of companies has been involved with more than 700 exhibitions in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Peru, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the U.S.A.  The company specializes in aerospace, defense, maritime, energy, mining, oil and gas, security and healthcare.    

www.kallman.com

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