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Driving Te
y combining breakthrough
technology, systems integration
and a culture of craftsmanship,
Textron Automotive develops engi-
neered solutions that delight customers
and enhance the driving experience for
consumers around the world. We apply
this strategy globally – meeting the
needs of customers through manufac-
turing facilities in 15 countries.
Our engineered solutions include our
proprietary Invisitec invisible airbag
technology (shown on previous page),
which has earned eight patents and
myriad accolades from original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Currently, more than three million
minivans and luxury vehicles sport
this new instrument panel technology,
which hides unsightly airbag door
seams and provides an aesthetically
appealing, smooth appearance. Marking
the first Ford-branded invisible seam
solution, this technology will be
incorporated into Ford’s Mondeo
2001 model, saving the OEM both
time and money.
While consumers enjoy our innova-
tions inside the vehicle, global OEMs
reap the benefits of our ingenuity
under the hood. Our patented
McCord Winn RITec system – another
example of our focus on integrated,
technology-driven solutions – combines
five separate components, including
washer fluid and radiator overflow
reservoirs, into a single molded fan
shroud. The benefits include lower
weight, reduced cost and valuable
space savings.
Similarly, our Kautex plastic fuel tanks
are delivering value-added, engineered
solutions to customers. These light-
weight, environmentally friendly blow-
molded tanks can be made in infinite
shapes and sizes, allowing OEMs to
maximize space beneath the vehicle.
Textron Automotive’s dedication and
creativity extend beyond new product
development to operating excellence.
A laser-sharp focus on cost-cutting,
lean manufacturing and internal
synergies continues to offset customer
pricing pressures.
Textron Automotive’s integrated HVAC System
improves heating and cooling performance by
40 percent and gives consumers a glove box
large enough to hold a laptop computer.
“Technology is the differentiating
factor that keeps us ahead of
the competition!”
Stephen Hiltner
North American Sales Manager
McCord Winn Textron
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16 Consistent Growth