Exhibit 21

SUBSIDIARIES

The subsidiaries of the Company as of October 31, 1993 are as follows:

Jurisdiction of
Name of Subsidiary Incorporation
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Angus Electronics Co. Delaware

Armtec Defense Products Co. Delaware

Auxitrol Co. Delaware

Equipment Sales Co. Connecticut

Esterline International Finance N.V. Netherlands Antilles

Excellon Automation Co. California
Tulon Co. California
Excellon U.K. California
Excellon Europa GmbH Germany

Federal Products Co. Delaware
Federal Products U.K. Delaware

Hytek Finishes Co. Delaware

Scientific Columbus Co. Delaware
(formerly Jemtec Electronics Co.)

Korry Electronics Co. Delaware

Midcon Cables Co. Delaware

Republic Electronics Co. Delaware

TA Mfg. Co. California

W.A. Whitney Co. Illinois

Auxitrol Technologies S.A. France
Auxitrol S.A. France

The above list excludes certain subsidiaries that in the aggregate
would not constitute a significant subsidiary as of the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1993.