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Global Fast Facts

With a worldwide network of businesses [1] and a multi-national workforce, Textron is well positioned to satisfy the growing demand for its solutions and services outside the United States. Several of our business segments now derive a significant portion of their revenues from overseas sources.

Bell

Bell Helicopter is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military helicopters and the pioneer of tiltrotor aircraft. One-third of the world’s operating vertical lift aircraft are made by Bell, including advanced military aircraft and a variety of commercial single- and twin-engine helicopters.

Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell’s international workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries.

  • At the end of 2008, Bell had approximately 10,500 employees, of which 20% were located outside the U.S.

  • Major facilities are located in Fort Worth, Texas; Amarillo, Texas; Corpus Christi, Texas; Ozark, Alabama; Bristol, Tennessee; and Mirabel, Quebec, Canada.

  • Approximately 13,000 Bell Helicopter aircraft are flying in more than 120 countries.

  • One third of the operating fleet in the world carry the Bell Helicopter name.

  • Service network of more than 140 strategically located customer support facilities worldwide.

  • Ranked #1 in customer service and support by Professional Pilot magazine for 15 consecutive years and by Aviation International News for four consecutive years.

Bell Segment 2008 Sales by Geography

Bell 2008 Sales by Geography

For more information about Bell, contact:

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. [2]
P.O. Box 482
Fort Worth, TX 76101
U.S.A.
+1 (817) 280-2011
www.bellhelicopter.com


Cessna Aircraft Company

Cessna is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of business jets, utility turboprops and single-engine piston aircraft. Cessna Citations are operated in more than 90 countries, representing the largest fleet of business jets on earth. More than one-third of general aviation aircraft flying today carry the Cessna brand.

Cessna’s four major product lines include: Citation business jets, Caravan single-engine turboprops, Cessna single-engine piston aircraft and aftermarket services.

  • At the end of 2008, Cessna had approximately 16,000 employees worldwide.

  • Manufacturing facilities are located in Wichita and Independence, Kansas; Columbus, Georgia; Bend, Oregon; and Chihuahua, Mexico.

  • In its 80-year history, Cessna has delivered approximately 192,000 aircraft, including more than 153,000 single engine airplanes; more than 1,700 Caravans; more than 2,000 military jets and more than 5,000 Citation business jets. Cessna has delivered 52% more business jets than its closest competitor.

  • Cessna Citations are registered in more than 90 countries and represent the largest fleet of business jets in the world.

  • At Mach 0.92, the Citation X is the world’s fastest business jet in service.

  • Cessna operates 10 Citation Service Centers: nine at airports across the U.S. and one at Le Bourget Airport in Paris, France. Cessna has announced a new international Citation Service Centers to open in Spain. Authorized Independent Service Centers/ Stations are located in 22 countries throughout the world.

Cessna 2008 Sales by Geography

Cessna 2008 Sales by Geography

For more about Cessna Aircraft, contact:

Cessna Aircraft Company [3]
One Cessna Blvd.
Wichita, KS 67215
U.S.A.
+1 (316) 517-6000
+1 (800) 4CESSNA
www.cessna.com


Textron Systems

Textron Systems provides innovative solutions to the defense, homeland security and aerospace communities. The businesses of Textron Systems are known for precision smart weapons, intelligent battlefield systems, surveillance systems, intelligence software solutions, aircraft control components, piston engines, armored vehicles and unmanned aircraft systems.

Textron Systems includes: AAI, Lycoming Engines, Overwatch Geospatial Systems, Overwatch Tactical Operations, Textron Defense Systems and Textron Marine & Land Systems.

  • At the end of 2008, Textron Systems had approximately 6,400 employees worldwide.

  • Manufacturing facilities are located in New Orleans, LA; Slidell, LA; Wilmington, MA; Hunt Valley, MD; Choctaw, MS; Williamsport, PA; Goose Creek, SC; Notting Hill, Australia; and Hamble, England.

  • Over 1,800 M1117 Armored Security Vehicles (ASV) and variants delivered to the U.S. Army.

  • More than 380,000 flight hours logged by the Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System, primarily in support of combat operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Over 37,000 active Overwatch Geospatial Systems and Overwatch Tactical Operations software licenses across U.S. intelligence agencies, military branches and unified commands.

  • Tactical situational understanding software tools providing actionable intelligence to 109 battalion-sized units and benefiting more than 150,000 troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Approximately 5,000 Sensor Fuzed Weapons (SFW) delivered to the U.S. Air Force (USAF) with additional orders from United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkey and Oman.

  • SFW is the only air delivered weapon of its kind which self-destructs and selfneutralizes unexploded warheads, leaving a clean battlefield.

  • More than 350,000 engines designed and built during Lycoming’s 78 years in aviation – over 170,000 of which are still in operation worldwide.

  • Textron Systems’ operational excellence is recognized in industry certifications, including AS9100, ISO9001:2000, ISO14001, SEI CMMI-SE/SW Level 5, as well as Lycoming’s Shingo Silver Medallion Award.

Textron Systems 2008 Sales by Geography

Systems 2008 Sales by Geography

For more information about Textron Systems, contact:

Textron Systems Corporation [4]
201 Lowell Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
U.S.A.
+1 (978) 657-5111
www.textronsystems.com


Industrial

Textron’s industrial segment is composed of four businesses that manufacture and market branded industrial products worldwide.

E-Z-GO is a leading manufacturer of light-transportation products, including golf cars, utility vehicles, personnel carriers and recreational vehicles. Greenlee is a leader in wire and cable installation systems and also develops test instruments for the data communications, telecommunications and fiber optics markets. Jacobsen manufactures a full range of turf maintenance equipment and utility vehicles for the golf course, sports field and municipal turf markets. Kautex is a leading global automotive supplier of plastic fuel systems, selective catalytic reduction systems, and windshield and headlamp cleaning systems.

  • At the end of 2008, Textron’s Industrial segment had approximately 8,200 employees, of which 64% were based outside of the U.S.

  • Manufacturing facilities are located in 19 countries: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

  • Within each business group, non-U.S. revenues account for the following: E-Z-GO (10%), Jacobsen (63%), Greenlee (45%), and Kautex (82%).

Industrial 2008 Sales by Geography

Industrial 2008 Sales by Geography

For more about Textron's Industrial businesses, contact:

E-Z-GO
1451 Marvin Griffin Road
Augusta, GA 30906
U.S.A.
+1 (706) 798-4311
www.ezgo.com
www.cushmanco.com

Greenlee Textron Inc. [5]
4455 Boeing Drive
Rockford, IL 61109
U.S.A.
+1 (815) 397-7070
+1 (800) 435-0786
www.greenlee.com

Jacobsen [6]
11108 Quality Drive
Charlotte, NC 28273
U.S.A.
+1 (704) 504-6600
+1 (888) 922-TURF
www.jacobsen.com

Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. K.G. [7]
Kautexstrasse 52
53229 Bonn
Germany
+011-49-228-4880
www.kautex.com

Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd.
West Road
Ransomes Europark
Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9TT
England
+44-1473-270000
www.ransomesjacobsen.com


 

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