Goodrich Welcomes Governor Dalrymple to Jamestown Facility

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodrich Corporation's (NYSE: GR) cargo systems facility will be honored by a visit from North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple today.  The Governor will speak to employees and participate in the Goodrich Foundation presentation of a $22,000 check to the Jamestown Regional Medical Center.  The check is being donated in support of future science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) courses for nursing students to further their education in the medical field.

Jack Clay, vice president of Goodrich's Interiors cargo systems team said, "We are honored to have the Governor here with us today to learn more about the important work we do as one of the largest employers in the Jamestown area.  We are also proud that the Goodrich Foundation, the non-profit charitable arm of Goodrich Corporation, has chosen our hospital as the recipient of a generous donation for needed coursework to prepare future nurses for their vocation.  This is a day of celebration in Jamestown."

Goodrich employs over 460 employees in the Jamestown area. Its cargo systems team has designed and manufactured more cargo systems for freight and passenger airplanes than any other company in the world. Cargo handling systems convey and secure cargo within aircraft for fast and easy loading and unloading.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Goodrich's Interiors business is a global leader in cabin interiors, evacuation, specialty seating, propulsion, lighting, and cargo systems serving a diverse group of customers in the global aerospace and defense industry.

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets.  With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities.  For more information visit http://www.goodrich.com.

About the Goodrich Foundation:

Founded in 1988 with a gift from the Goodrich Corporation, Goodrich Foundation is 501 (c) (3) non-profit and separate subsidiary of Goodrich Corporation.  Its mission is to make a difference in our communities by connecting teachers and students to STEM educational programs, honoring our military veterans and their families, and engaging our employees in their communities and our world.

Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as "Goodrich Corporation" in this press release.

SOURCE Goodrich Corporation

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