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Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) consists of the AAI UAS and AAI Logistics & Technical Services businesses. AAI UAS is
the prime system integrator for the U.S. Army’s premier tactical UAS, the Shadow, which includes the One System Ground
Control Station — the U.S. Army’s standard for interoperability of unmanned airborne assets. AAI Logistics & Technical
Services provides logistical support for various unmanned aircraft systems including field operational and maintenance service
support, training and supply chain services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Land and Marine Systems
The Land and Marine Systems business is operated as Textron Marine & Land Systems (TMLS). TMLS is a world leader in the
design, production and support of Armored Security Vehicles (ASV), turrets and related subsystems and advance marine craft.
TMLS produces ASVs and its variants for the U.S. Army and international allies.
Weapons and Sensors
The Weapons and Sensors business is operated as Textron Defense Systems (TDS). This business consists of state-of-the-art
smart weapons; airborne and ground-based sensors and surveillance systems; and protection systems for the defense, aerospace
and homeland security communities. TDS is the U.S. Air Force’s prime contractor for the Sensor Fuzed Weapon and the U.S.
Army’s lead provider for networked munitions systems.
Mission Support and Other
Mission Support and Other includes three businesses: AAI Test & Training, Lycoming and Textron Systems Advanced Systems.
AAI Test & Training provides training and simulation systems and automated aircraft test and maintenance equipment. Lycoming
specializes in the engineering, manufacture, service and support of piston aircraft engines for the general aviation market. Textron
Systems Advanced Systems brings together cutting-edge technologies and innovations to deliver reliable, affordable security,
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance solutions. Its strategic business, Overwatch, is a leading provider of intelligence
software solutions for U.S. and international defense, intelligence and law enforcement communities.
Industrial Segment
Our Industrial segment designs and manufactures a variety of products under three principal product lines. Industrial segment
revenues were as follows:
(In millions)
2011
2010
2009
Fuel Systems and Functional Components
$ 1,823
$ 1,640
$ 1,287
Golf and Turf Care
560
554
491
Powered Tools, Testing and Measurement Equipment
402
330
300
$ 2,785
$ 2,524
$ 2,078
Fuel Systems and Functional Components
Our Fuel Systems and Functional Components product line is operated by our Kautex business unit, which is headquartered in
Bonn, Germany. Kautex is a leading developer and manufacturer of blow-molded plastic fuel systems for cars, light trucks, all-
terrain vehicles, windshield and headlamp washer systems for automobiles and selective catalytic reduction systems used to reduce
emissions from diesel engines. Kautex serves the global automobile market, with operating facilities near its major customers
around the world. In addition, Kautex produces cast iron engine camshafts in North America. From facilities in Germany and
Poland, Kautex develops and produces plastic bottles and containers for food, household, laboratory and industrial uses. Revenues
of Kautex accounted for approximately 16%, 16% and 12% of our total revenues in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Our automotive products have a limited number of competitors worldwide, some of which are affiliated with the original
equipment manufacturers that comprise our targeted customer base. Competition typically is based on a number of factors
including price, product quality and reliability, prior experience and available manufacturing capacity.
Golf and Turf Care
Our Golf and Turf Care product line includes the products manufactured by our E-Z-GO and Jacobsen business units. E-Z-GO
designs, manufactures and sells golf cars and off-road utility vehicles powered by electric and internal combustion engines and
electric on-road low speed vehicles under the E-Z-GO and Cushman brand names, as well as multipurpose utility vehicles and off-
road vehicles under the E-Z-GO, Cushman and Bad Boy Buggies brand names. E-Z-GO’s diversified customer base consists
primarily of golf courses, resort communities and municipalities, consumers, and commercial and industrial users such as airports,
college campuses and factories. Sales are made factory direct and through distributors and dealers worldwide. E-Z-GO has two
major competitors for golf cars and several other competitors for off-road, on-road and multipurpose utility vehicles. Competition
is based primarily on price, product quality and reliability, product support and reputation.
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