LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elecsys Corporation , announced today that the Company's DCI, Inc. subsidiary received an order totaling more than $4 million from a U.S. based high technology firm to manufacture its newest model hand-held electronic product. The ultra rugged devices, which have an integrated custom liquid crystal display (LCD), are intended for use in harsh environments. DCI will produce the complete end product, including electronic assembly, mechanical integration, and testing.

The Company plans to ship this order over a period of 18-24 months beginning in the spring of 2006. DCI currently manufactures other products for this customer and expects production of these products to continue on an on-going basis. The total annualized business volume for products sold to this customer are expected to approach $3 million.

Karl Gemperli, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are excited to build a long term relationship with this customer while we work together to launch this new product. DCI's commitment to excellence in manufacturing combined with our expertise in integrating custom LCD's with cutting-edge electronics makes us an ideal partner for this rugged product application."

An Executive Vice President from the customer's headquarters added, "We selected DCI not only because of their reputation for manufacturing highly reliable products, which is vital in the demanding environments in which our products are used, but also for their proven track record of delivering on their commitments."

Elecsys Corporation is a publicly traded holding company with two wholly owned subsidiaries, DCI, Inc. and NTG, Inc. DCI designs, manufactures, and integrates custom electronic interface solutions for original equipment manufacturers in the medical, aerospace, communications, industrial product, and other industries. DCI has specialized capabilities to design and efficiently manufacture custom electronic assemblies which integrate a variety of interface technologies, such as custom liquid crystal displays, light emitting diode displays, and keypads, with circuit boards and other electronic components. NTG designs, markets, and provides remote monitoring solutions for the gas and oil pipeline industry as well as other industries requiring remote monitoring solutions. For more information, visit our website at http://www.elecsyscorp.com/ .

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Contact: Karl B. Gemperli (913) 647-0158, Phone (913) 647-0132, Fax investorrelations@elecsyscorp.com

CONTACT: Karl B. Gemperli of Elecsys Corporation, +1-913-647-0158, Fax,
+1-913-647-0132, investorrelations@elecsyscorp.com

Web site: http://www.elecsyscorp.com/