SIOUX FALLS, S.D., June 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 2, 2011 Raven Aerostar launched a newly re-designed website as a communication and information tool for customers, vendors and the general public. The site features information regarding the company's major product lines including news, history, staff, careers and product support. Aerostar's product lines include Tethered Aerostats, Aerospace, Marine Navigation, Parachutes, Protective Wear, Custom Inflatables and Flight Services.
The website, located at http://ravenaerostar.com, contains direct links to Aerostar social media sites, access to various product manuals, service bulletins and training videos. A site search tool enhancement is also available for use.
"Raven Aerostar is a company that drives technological innovation," said Lon Stroschein, Aerostar's Vice President. "Our recent success in parachutes, aerostats and high-altitude airships has caused us to be more aggressive than ever in developing new business opportunities around the globe that take advantage of our core strengths."
Aerostar's website reflects its vision of being the premier manufacturer of specialty-sewn and sealed products and the industry leader for communications and surveillance technology for enhanced situational awareness. With a focus on the end user, typically the war fighter, we strive to design, build and deliver solutions that save lives.
Visitors to the site can also find detailed product information, related resources, training videos, support and company background.
For more information call (605) 331-3500 or email AEROSales@ravenind.com.
About Aerostar International
Aerostar International, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raven Industries (Nasdaq:RAVN), a U.S. manufacturer providing Aerospace Products, Military Products, Tethered Aerostats, Protective Wear, Marine Navigation Products and Custom Inflatables to various markets. Raven Aerostar has been involved in lighter-than-air products since the 1950's. Today, Aerostar engineers and manufactures aerostats for military and non-military use. Aerostar also manufactures personnel and cargo parachutes for the U.S. Army, protective wear for all branches of the military, high-altitude super-pressure balloons for NASA, high-altitude airships for the Space Missile Defense Command and custom character inflatables for the largest Thanksgiving Day Parade and theme parks.
About Raven Industries, Inc.
Since 1956, Raven Industries has designed and manufactured high-quality, high-value technical products. Raven is publicly traded on NASDAQ (RAVN) and has earned an international reputation for innovation, product quality, high performance and unmatched service. With strengths in engineering, manufacturing, and technological innovation, Raven serves the precision agriculture, high performance specialty films, aerospace, and electronic manufacturing services markets.
On the Internet, information is available at:
CONTACT: Raven Aerostar (605) 331-3500 AEROSales@ravenind.com