Endress+Hauser has announced the acquisition of US company Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. The

Swiss process automation specialist has signed an agreement with parent company Rockwell

Collins. The transaction is expected to be completed in the next months.

Kaiser Optical Systems is a world leader in spectrographic instrumentation and applied holographic

technology. Principal products include Raman sensors and instrumentation, advanced holographic

components for spectroscopy, telecommunications, astronomy and ultra-fast sciences, and display

systems for aircraft. The company’s main offices and manufacturing are located in Ann Arbor,

Michigan.

“With the acquisition of Kaiser Optical Systems we are expanding our range in the field of advanced

analytics for liquids, gases and solids. In addition we are strengthening our optical measurement

technology and manufacturing competence,” said Klaus Endress, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group.

Kelly Ortberg, President and CEO of Rockwell Collins, added: “This transaction provides Kaiser Optical

Systems with the resources and expertise better suited to the industries it serves, and helps Rockwell

Collins keep its focus on strengthening the company’s core communication and aviation electronics

business for commercial and military customers.”

Advanced technology offers plenty of opportunities

Klaus Endress emphasized the strategic dimension of the acquisition. “The Raman technology expands

our offering for customers in core industries,” he said. “It plays an important role in many future key

markets such as power & energy and biotechnology as well as laboratory applications – a significant

and growing business.” The technology helps customers to improve their processes and reduce costs

through advanced and low maintenance spectroscopy. Klaus Endress expects synergies in worldwide

sales and services. “Additionally, the opportunities offered by Raman technology are far from being

exhausted.”

Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins, Inc (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative

communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications.

The expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information

management, and simulation and training is delivered by approximately 19,000 employees, and a

global service and support network that crosses 27 countries.

For further information, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com

The Endress+Hauser Group

Endress+Hauser is a global leader in measurement instrumentation, services and solutions for

industrial process engineering. The Group employs more than 10,000 personnel across the globe,

generating net sales of 1.7 billion euros in 2012.

Structure

With dedicated sales centers and a strong network of partners, Endress+Hauser guarantees competent

worldwide support. Our production centers in 11 countries meet customers’ needs and requirements

quickly and effectively. The Group is managed and coordinated by a holding company in Reinach,

Switzerland. As a successful family-owned business, Endress+Hauser is set for continued independence

and self-reliance.

Products

Endress+Hauser provides sensors, instruments, systems and services for level, flow, pressure and

temperature measurement as well as analytics and data acquisition. The company supports customers

with automation engineering, logistics and IT services and solutions. Our products set standards in

quality and technology.

Industries

We work closely with the chemical, petrochemical, food & beverage, oil & gas, water & wastewater,

power & energy, life science, primaries & metal, renewable energies, pulp & paper and shipbuilding

industries. Endress+Hauser supports its customers in optimizing their processes in terms of reliability,

safety, economic efficiency and environmental impact.

History

Founded in 1953 by Georg H Endress and Ludwig Hauser, Endress+Hauser has been solely owned by

the Endress family since 1975. Led by Klaus Endress since 1995, the Group has developed from a

specialist in level measurement to a provider of complete solutions for industrial measuring technology

and automation, with constant expansion into new territories and markets.

For further information, please visit www.press.endress.com or www.endress.com

Contacts

Endress+Hauser AG Rockwell Collins, Inc

Monique Juillerat Pam Tvrdy-Cleary

Corporate Director Corporate Communications Manager, Media Relations

Kägenstrasse 2 400 Collins Road NE

4153 Reinach BL Cedar Rapids, IA 52498

Switzerland USA

Email monique.juillerat@holding.endress.com Email pjtvrdy@rockwellcollins.com

Phone +41 61 715 7729 Phone +1 319 295 0591

Mobile +41 76 553 8872 Mobile +1 319 431 0951