Kevin Wright appointed Group Vice President, Customer Service
 

Lynnwood, Wash. – May 22, 2007 – Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a segment of Crane Co. (NYSE:CR), has announced the appointment of Kevin Wright as Aerospace Group Vice President of Customer Satisfaction. In this capacity, Wright is responsible for customer service, business management, sales and marketing, and strategic planning for the Aerospace Group.

Previously Wright was Group Vice President of Product Development for the Aerospace Group of Crane Aerospace & Electronics. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Group Development, where he was responsible for growing the Aerospace Group in areas outside Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ core business through both external acquisitions – such as the acquisition of P.L. Porter in January 2004 – as well as through the smart application of emerging technology.

Before joining Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Wright served as Vice President of the Aerospace Group of SITA, a global communications company that provides worldwide information and telecommunications solutions to the air transport and related industries.

Wright received a bachelor’s degree with Honors in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Nottingham in England.