By Courtney E. Howard
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Rockwell Collins Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has acquired the simulation assets of Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp., a maker of visual simulation solutions for military and commercial use that is based in Salt Lake City.
In the transaction, Rockwell Collins gained Evans & Sutherland’s simulation facilities in Salt Lake City, Orlando, Fla., and the United Kingdom in exchange for $71.5 million in cash. Rockwell Collins also received exclusive rights to the Evans & Sutherland laser projector for simulation applications.
Roughly 200 of the 275 Evans & Sutherland employees have joined the Rockwell Collins staff. Meanwhile, Evans & Sutherland has retained ownership of its planetarium and laser-projector businesses.
 Rockwell Collins expanded the offerings in its simulation and training product line with technology such as the simulation above acquired from Evans & Sutherland. |
“Simulation and training offers a significant growth opportunity for our company,” says Clay Jones, Rockwell Collins chairman, president, and chief executive officer. “The acquisition of these assets from Evans & Sutherland will further enhance our simulation and training capabilities and provide more robust solutions for our customers.”
Rockwell Collins’ product line now encompasses simulation and training solutions, including hardware and software, for military and commercial customers who require realistic visual imagery for simulation, training, engineering, and other applications.
“The highly realistic images provided by Evans & Sutherland’s hardware and software offerings, as well as the knowledge and expertise of these employees, will further broaden and enhance Rockwell Collins’ simulation and training offerings.” says Tony Syme, vice president of simulation and training solutions for Rockwell Collins.
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