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4 Textron Inc. Annual Report ● 2012
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) consists of the AAI UAS and AAI Logistics & Technical Services businesses. AAI UAS has
designed, manufactured and fielded combat-proven unmanned aircraft systems for more than 25 years, including the U.S. Army’s
premier tactical UAS, the Shadow. AAI UAS’s unmanned aircraft and interoperable command and control technologies provide
critical situational awareness and actionable intelligence for users worldwide. AAI Logistics & Technical Services provides
logistical support for various unmanned aircraft systems as well as 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 vehicles, turrets and related subsystems as well as advanced marine craft. TMLS
produces a family of extremely mobile, highly protective vehicles 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 and remotely
piloted aircraft markets. Textron Systems Advanced Systems brings together cutting-edge technologies and innovations, including
intelligence software solutions for U.S. and international defense, intelligence and law enforcement communities, through its
Overwatch business.
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) 2012 2011 2010
Fuel Systems and Functional Components $ 1,842 $ 1,823 $ 1,640
Golf, Turf Care and Light Transportation Vehicles 660 560 554
Powered Tools, Testing and Measurement Equipment 398 402 330
$ 2,900 $ 2,785 $ 2,524
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 15%, 16% and 16% of our total revenues in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Our automotive products have several major 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,
technology, environmental performance, product quality and reliability, prior experience and available manufacturing capacity.
Golf, Turf Care and Light Transportation Vehicles
Our Golf, Turf Care and Light Transportation Vehicles product line includes the products designed, manufactured and sold by our
E-Z-GO and Jacobsen business units. E-Z-GO designs, manufactures and sells golf cars, off-road utility vehicles and light
transportation vehicles under the E-Z-GO, Cushman and Bad Boy Buggies brand names. Although E-Z-GO is best known for its
electric-vehicle technology, it also manufactures and sells models powered by internal combustion engines. E-Z-GO’s diversified
customer base includes golf courses and resorts, government agencies and municipalities, consumers, and commercial and
industrial users such as factories, warehouses, airports and educational and corporate campuses. Sales are made through a
combination of factory direct resources and a network of independent distributors and dealers worldwide. E-Z-GO has two major
competitors for golf cars and several other competitors for off-road and light transportation vehicles. Competition is based