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Teledyne's Kevin J. Riley Receives Henry
Levinstein Award
Investor Contact:
Jason VanWees
(805) 373-4542
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Media Contact:
Robyn E. McGowan
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THOUSAND OAKS, California -- March 9, 2009 --
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) announced today that Dr.
Kevin J. Riley, President and General Manager of Teledyne Scientific
& Imaging, LLC (TS&I), has been awarded the Henry Levinstein
Award for his "outstanding technical and management contributions in
the development of Focal Plane Arrays for the military sensing community
and national defense." Dr. Riley accepted the Levinstein award at
the Military Sensing Symposia (MSS) held in Orlando, Fla., during
February 23-27, 2009.
The MSS Detector Specialty Group, a forum of nationally recognized
infrared technologists, selects the professional in recognition of their
lifetime achievement in the technical management of infrared detector
technology. The award is bestowed in honor of Dr. Henry Levinstein,
1919-1986, a professor at Syracuse University known for his pioneering
work in the field of semiconductor physics relating to infrared
detectors. His memory lives on in the legacy of this esteemed award.
"As a former student of Dr. Levinstein it made it very special
receiving this award named after him," said Dr. Riley. The Henry
Levinstein Award has previously recognized the outstanding contributions
of two other TS&I employees.. Dr. Joseph Longo, former Vice President
& General Manager of Rockwell Science Center, received the award in
1987, and Dr. William Tennant, Chief Technologist, Teledyne Imaging Sensors,
in 1993.
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated
electronic subsystems, instrumentation and communication products,
engineered systems, aerospace engines, and energy and power generation
systems. Teledyne Technologies' operations are primarily located in the
United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico. For more information, visit
Teledyne Technologies' website at www.teledyne.com.
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