Marks fifth consecutive year that company has received this designation

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (April 28, 2015) - Rockwell Collins has been ranked No. 48 on DiversityInc's 2015 Top 50 Companies for Diversity. The company also ranked No. 9 on DiversityInc's Top Ten Companies for Veterans.

"We take great pride in this recognition and know that being open and inclusive of all backgrounds is vital to the success of our company," said Rod Dooley, vice president, Diversity and Integrated Talent Management for Rockwell Collins. "Diversity ignites innovation, and as a leading global technology company in our industry, innovation is our lifeblood."

"With more than 1,000 companies participating, the competition for a spot on the DiversityInc Top 50 and Specialty Lists was up over 30 percent this year," said DiversityInc Founder and CEO Luke Visconti. "Companies are recognizing the importance of diversity for corporate reputation -- which directly affects millennial-generation recruiting and retention."

Visconti added, "The Top 50 list outperformed the market on a short and long-term basis -- which has been the case over the past several years. This is evidence of the link between excellence in diversity management and superior corporate governance."

Any company with over 1,000 U.S.-based employees is eligible to enter, and there is no cost to compete. Each company's rank is based on objective analysis of 183 separate factors, based on data from a 300-question survey. The four equally weighted areas of measurement include Talent Pipeline, Equitable Talent Development, CEO/Leadership Commitment, and Supplier Diversity.

For the entire Top 50 list, visit http://www.diversityinc.com/top50 or follow the conversation online with the hashtag #DITop50.

About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, simulation and training, and information management is delivered by a global workforce, and a service and support network that crosses more than 150 countries.www.rockwellcollins.com.

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