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Orbit International’s Power Group Receives New $693,000 Order for Power Supply Used in Oil and Gas Exploration

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Orbit International’s Power Group Receives New $693,000 Order for Power Supply Used in Oil and Gas Exploration

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbit International Corp. (NASDAQ:ORBT), an electronics manufacturer and software solution provider, today announced that its Power Group, through its Behlman Electronics, Inc. subsidiary (“Behlman”), received a new order valued at $693,000 for a power supply used in oil and gas exploration. This is Behlman’s third order for this power supply in 2011, bringing aggregate orders for this unit to $1,155,000. Deliveries are expected to commence in the third quarter of 2011 and continue through the fourth quarter of 2012.

Mark Tublisky, President of Behlman Electronics commented, “Behlman’s ability to operate in niche markets has been the reason for our continued success during these challenging economic times. Our commitment to being a total power solutions provider has allowed Behlman to uncover various types of long-term production programs which has fueled our revenue growth. Based on significant quoting activity and our success thus far in 2011, we remain confident that Behlman’s business will remain strong for the remainder of the year.”

Mitchell Binder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Orbit International commented, “We are very encouraged by the 94% increase in total bookings for our Power Group through the first five months of 2011. This increase has come from both our Power Group’s Commercial and COTS Divisions. As a result of strong business activity in the oil and gas industry, we expect to continue to see additional business for our Power Group from this sector in the near future.”

Mr. Binder added, “With the 94% and 45% increase in bookings for our Power Group and Instrument Division, respectively through the first five months of this year compared with 2010, coupled with our lower cost structure, we remain confident of continued growth in revenue and profitability in 2011. Additionally, to accelerate growth, we continue to pursue strategic, accretive acquisitions, particularly for our Power Group.”

Orbit International Corp. is involved in the manufacture of customized electronic components and subsystems for military and nonmilitary government applications through its production facilities in Hauppauge, New York, and Quakertown, Pennsylvania; and designs and manufactures combat systems and gun weapons systems, provides system integration and integrated logistics support and documentation control at its facilities in Louisville, Kentucky. Its Behlman Electronics, Inc. subsidiary manufactures and sells high quality commercial power units, AC power sources, frequency converters, uninterruptible power supplies and associated analytical equipment. The Behlman military division designs, manufactures and sells power units and electronic products for measurement and display.

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