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With facilities in 19 countries, Textron Fastening Systems is a
global powerhouse of powerful brands, such as Avdel, Cherry,
Camcar and Elco. As the worldwide leader in fastening systems
patents, we are committed to providing innovative fastening
solutions to our customers.
To stay number one, we offer our global Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEMs) a comprehensive fastening solutions
package to meet their demand for suppliers who can “do it all.”
Our innovative plant provider programs allow OEMs to tap into a
single source for their fastening systems requirements – saving
significant amounts of time and money.
We also develop proprietary technologies that bring cost
savings to our customers. Textron’s Sükosim – a strong brand in
the European automotive marketplace – has master-minded an
innovative cage nut that allows for greater flexibility and better fit
and finish during the auto assembly process. We are now bringing
this technology to our customers in North America.
And we are developing proprietary business models – like
“Internet Manufacturing.” This model allows us to produce per-
sonalized cellular phone covers via a responsive injection molding
process. Consumers can transmit a digital picture to a web site
that is then sent electronically to Textron Fastening Systems. We
transfer the image to the component and deliver it to the consumer
– an unprecedented consumer-to-business approach applicable to
a variety of consumer products.
We benchmark best practices and continuously upgrade our
capabilities and performance for our customers. We will meet our
goals through a focus on agility, innovation, operational excellence
and worldwide teamwork.
TEXTRON 2000 ANNUAL REPORT 12
CREATING POWERFUL BRANDS ACHIEVING ENTERPRISE EXCELLENCE
Leverage best practices across the global business
in product development, manufacturing and supply
chain management.
Focus on Textron Quality Management tools to
improve operational effectiveness across our facilities.
Align product and process technology to deliver
significant new manufacturing efficiencies.
Bring a strong portfolio of industry-recognized
brands into global markets through an outstanding
sales and distribution network.
Develop proprietary, technology-based products
that provide our customers with smart solutions.
Deliver a broad array of value-adding services to
support the next generation of customers’ needs.
AIRCRAFT
AUTOMOTIVE
FASTENING SYSTEMS
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
FINANCE