Textron

Textron Inc. is a diversified global corporation headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, engaged in multiple industries including aircraft, defense, industrial, and finance. The company operates through several segments: Textron Aviation, which manufactures and services business jets and military aircraft; Bell, known for its military and commercial helicopters; Textron Systems, offering unmanned systems, defense products, and simulation services; and an industrial segment that produces various vehicles and fuel systems. Additionally, Textron's finance division provides funding for aircraft purchases. The company is recognized for its well-known brands, such as Bell Helicopter and Cessna, and has a rich history dating back to 1923.

Mary Lovejoy

Treasurer and Vice President

David Sylvestre

Executive Director, Corporate Communications

39 past transactions

Howe and Howe Technologies

Acquisition in 2018
Howe and Howe Technologies, Inc., based in Waterboro, Maine, specializes in the fabrication of extreme vehicles and the development of advanced robotic platform solutions. The company has established itself as a leader in creating military-specific vehicles, including firefighting robots, unmanned ground vehicles, and custom-built prop vehicles for Hollywood productions. Known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality, Howe and Howe Technologies serves a diverse clientele, ranging from government and defense sectors to utility companies and entertainment industries. By effectively addressing unique project challenges, the company has built a reputation for excellence and reliability, consistently delivering vehicles designed to endure harsh environments while ensuring safety and comfort for users.

Arctic Cat

Acquisition in 2017
Arctic Cat Inc., located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, specializes in the design, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and Side by Sides under its well-known brand. The company offers a diverse range of approximately 60 vehicle models aimed at providing an optimal off-road riding experience for recreational and utility purposes. Arctic Cat's products are distributed through a network of independent dealers across the contiguous United States and Canada, as well as through international distributors in regions such as Alaska, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The Arctic Cat brand is recognized for its commitment to quality and performance within the snowmobile and ATV industries.
Since 1982, Able Engineering has helped aircraft operators and fleet owners safely reduce operating costs by providing resourceful solutions. After laying roots as experts in processing turbine engine components for original equipment manufacturers, they expanded their business in the 1990s to include FAA-approved parts, along with repairs, overhauls, exchanges and partnerships. More than 30 years after opening their doors, they continue to extend their capabilities and grow their team. While many things have changed over the decades, one thing has remained the same: Able’s unrelenting focus on being the best value alternative around for aircraft parts and maintenance.

Beechcraft

Acquisition in 2013
Beechcraft designs, builds and supports versatile and globally renowned aircraft, including the King Air turboprops, piston-engine Baron and Bonanza, and the T-6 trainer and AT-6 light attack military aircraft. Its 5,400 highly skilled employees are focused on continuously improving the company’s products and services which are sold to individuals, businesses and governments worldwide. In business since 1932, Beechcraft has built more than 54,000 aircraft and more than 36,000 continue flying today. It leads the industry with a global network of more than 90 factory-owned and authorized service centers. The company’s headquarters and major manufacturing facilities are located in Wichita, Kan.

Mechtronix Systems

Acquisition in 2013
Mechtronix Systems is a maker of flight simulators and pilot training services.

OPINICUS

Acquisition in 2013
Opinicus Corp. is a manufacturer and designer of high-performance flight simulators, focusing on training solutions for aviation. The company develops full flight simulators that provide realistic training environments for pilots. In addition to manufacturing simulators, Opinicus offers repair, maintenance, and upgrade services to ensure the longevity and effectiveness of its products. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to enhance pilot training and safety in the aviation industry.

AAI Corporation

Acquisition in 2007
AAI Corporation is an aerospace and defense development and manufacturing firm.

Opto-Electronics

Acquisition in 2001
Opto-Electronics produces unrivaled high-speed fiber-optic test instruments for the telecommunications, aerospace and defense industries. Products include high-resolution picosecond (one trillionth of a second) Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), fiber-optic systems, pulsed lasers and photodetectors.

Industrial Technology, Inc.

Acquisition in 2001
Industrial Technology manufactures throwmaster® test set which permits the transfer of telephone service. It also designs, manufactures and markets digital signal identifiers and tone probes, cable fault locators, and a unique line of electronic marking and locator equipment.

EqualFooting.com

Series B in 2000
EqualFooting.com, a B2B online marketplace that places small businesses on equal footing with large companies in the areas of purchasing.

Optical Boring Co.

Acquisition in 1999
Optical Boring Co. operates as a designer and manufacture of fastener tooling.

KSB Annecy SAS

Acquisition in 1999
KSB Annecy designs and manufactures pumps for the oil and gas industry as well as safety-related pumps for nuclear power plants.

Cam Tool LLC

Acquisition in 1999
Cam Tool LLC operates as a designer and manufacturer of fastener tooling, specializing in critical part carbide and steel dies, anti-crossthread dies, die assemblies, hex punch pins and segmented punch assemblies, paint scraper forming inserts and extrusion tooling.

InteSys Technologies

Acquisition in 1999
InteSys Technologies is a provider of plastic and metal engineered assemblies for the telecommunications, automotive, computer/business machines, medical and general consumer industries.

Benzlers

Acquisition in 1999
Benzlers is a manufacturer of mechanical power transmission products for the material handling, paper and food industries. AB Benzlers produces worm, helical and shaft mounted gears, as well as geared motors and screw jacks at two manufacturing facilities in Sweden and Italy.

Progressive Electronics

Acquisition in 1999
Progressive Electronics is a manufacturer of equipment for telecommunications technicians in the fields of wire and cable identification and testing.

OmniQuip International

Acquisition in 1999
OmniQuip International is a manufacturer of light construction equipment including telescopic material handlers, aerial work platforms and skid steer loaders.

Litchfield Financial Corporation

Acquisition in 1999
Litchfield Financial Corporation is a secured consumer finance company that originates, purchases, services and sells first mortgage loans on subdivided rural lands for residential and recreational use.

Aylesbury Automation

Acquisition in 1999
Aylesbury manufactures self-piercing and cold-forged rivets, and automation systems for a variety of applications including automotive and electronics.

RFC Capital Corp.

Acquisition in 1999
RFC Capital Corp. is a specialty finance company serving commercial customers in the telecommunications industry.

ALSTOM Gears

Acquisition in 1999
ALSTOM Gears manufactures and sells a range of gears and gearboxes, including high-speed epicyclic and parallel shaft gearboxes.

Energy Manufacturing

Acquisition in 1999
Energy Manufacturing specializes in the design and production of hydraulic cylinders and fluid power components. The company offers a range of products, including tie rods, rephasing and cushioning cylinders, single-acting cylinders, power systems, and hydraulic valves, which are essential for the synchronization of the extension and retraction of multiple cylinders. Through its innovative solutions, Energy Manufacturing aims to meet the diverse needs of industries that rely on hydraulic systems for efficient operation.

Williams Machine & Tool

Acquisition in 1999
Williams Machine & Tool designs and manufactures hydraulic pumps and power units.

Flexalloy

Acquisition in 1999
Flexalloy is a distributor and provider of vendor managed inventory (VMI) services.

David Brown Group

Acquisition in 1998
David Brown designs and manufactures industrial gears and mechanical and hydraulic transmission systems used in a wide range of applications -- from industrial machinery, such as conveyors, to transportation applications, such as rail traction gears. The company also manufactures industrial pumps for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.

Midland Industrial Plastics

Acquisition in 1998
Midland Industrial Plastics is a maker of automotive interior and exterior trim components for European automakers.

Datacom Technologies

Acquisition in 1998
Datacom Technologies is a manufacturer of cable test instruments used in installing and servicing information technology networks.

Peiner Umformtechnik

Acquisition in 1998
Peiner Umformtechnik is a manufacturer of metal components located in Peine, Germany, a town situated between Braunschweig and Hanover. The company specializes in producing a variety of products for the automobile, wind power, and steel and construction sectors. Its offerings include metallic screws, extruded parts, wheel bolts, double endings, as well as HV and HRC sets. Peiner Umformtechnik is part of a diverse industrial landscape in Peine, which hosts both large corporations and medium-sized enterprises, contributing to the region’s economic activity.

Ring Screw Works

Acquisition in 1998
Ring Screw Works is a supplier of specialty threaded fasteners to the automotive industry.

Sükosim Verbindungselemente

Acquisition in 1998
Sükosim Verbindungselemente is a maker of fastening systems and components for automotive and construction industries.

Ransomes

Acquisition in 1998
Ransomes designs and manufactures turf-care machinery serving the worldwide golf, municipal and commercial markets under the established brands of Ransomes, Cushman, Ryan, Steiner and Brouwer. The company also manufactures utility vehicles, marketed under the Cushman name, which include people and cargo carriers.

Brazaco Mapri Industrias

Acquisition in 1997
Brazaco Mapri Industrias is a manufacturer of automotive fasteners as well as specialty and standard screws, bolts and nuts.

Pirelli Tyres - General Rubber Goods (GRG) division

Acquisition in 1997
Pirelli Tyres - General Rubber Goods (GRG) division is a maker of seat comfort system products for automotive.

Kaywood Products Corp.

Acquisition in 1997
Kaywood Products Corp. are makers of precision machined parts and components for assembled camshafts.

Burkland

Acquisition in 1997
Burkland, Inc. is a manufacturer of precision metal products and assemblies, serving various sectors including automotive, industrial, military, heavy truck, agricultural, construction, and consumer markets. Established in 1980 and headquartered in Goodrich, Michigan, the company specializes in fineblanking and precision manufacturing techniques. Burkland produces components using high and low-carbon steel, special alloy steel, copper, brass, and aluminum, ensuring that the parts meet stringent requirements for flatness, perpendicularity, edge quality, and dimensional accuracy. The company also offers a range of precision services, including value engineering, tooling and process design, as well as prototype and mass production manufacturing.

Maag

Acquisition in 1997
Maag is a manufacturer of industrial machinery that specializes in designing, producing, and supplying gear pumps and systems for processing applications across various industries, including plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food. The company's product offerings encompass gear pumps, pelletizing, pulverizing, and filtration systems, along with automation solutions. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Maag provides essential services such as training, repair, maintenance, and inspection to ensure optimal performance and reliability of its equipment. With a global presence, Maag serves a diverse clientele by delivering innovative solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each industry.

Klauke

Acquisition in 1996
Klauke manufactures and sells electrical connectors, sleeves and related cable-cutting and crimping tools primarily to European utility and electrical contracting industries.

JAUN88

Acquisition in 1992
The Cessna Aircraft Company is an American general aviation aircraft manufacturing corporation headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.

EM Systems

Acquisition in 1984
EM Systems delivers custom software solutions molded to the specific needs of its customers. The company works closely with customers to create solutions that facilitate and enhance current business practices reliably and efficiently, with unmatched value. EM Systems developed a vast array of custom software applications for a variety of industries with a primary focus on the Public Safety and Healthcare fields. Its headquarters is located in Amherst, New York.
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