Providence, RI - February 1, 2008 - Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is showcasing its robust line-up of products and services at this week's Golf Industry Show (GIS) in Orlando, Florida. Textron's world-class golf brands, including E-Z-GO, Jacobsen and Textron Financial Corporation, are coming together to reinforce their combined presence within the golf industry. Among these are a host of offerings for members of the golf industry looking to navigate the course, maintain the grounds, and secure financing for their golf operation and equipment needs.
"The customer experience is at the very core of all we do across Textron and our customers in the golf industry have come to rely on our business as valued partners," Lewis B. Campbell, chairman, president and CEO, Textron Inc., commented. "Textron is showcasing its innovative products, services and solutions at GIS - all conceived of and developed with the significant customer input and feedback required to enable us not only to anticipate their needs but to exceed their expectations."
The Textron booth is located at number 2603 with the theme, "Experience Textron".
About E-Z-GO
E-Z-GO is exhibiting its new RXV™ fleet golf car for the first time at GIS. The RXV's superior reliability, performance, operating efficiency and safety will be showcased on a simulated test track where customers can experience its revolutionary features first-hand. The RXV represents a major step forward in golf car technology, delivering exceptional value to course operators through reduced energy and maintenance costs, and an unsurpassed experience for golfers through paramount power, control and comfort.
E-Z-GO also will display its genuine parts and accessories, highlighting the value incorporated into all of the company's golf vehicles, including its top-selling TXT® fleet model, Freedom™ personal golf car, Shuttle personnel carriers, MPT maintenance vehicles and Refresher food-and-beverage units. In addition, E-Z-GO will present a new Kawasaki gas engine that will soon power its maintenance, utility and trail offerings. E-Z-GO is the world's leading manufacturer of vehicles for golf courses and can be reached at www.ezgo.com.
About Jacobsen
Jacobsen will debut the new AR-522™ fine-cut rotary mower this week at GIS. This revolutionary mower features groundbreaking new TrimTek™ cutting decks which are designed to work in concert with a redesigned blade to produce better mulching and improved turf appearance. TrimTek decks from the new AR-522™ and the AR-3™ triplex rotary mower will be on display for customers to see the various quality improvements incorporated into the powerful new design.
The recently introduced walking Eclipse™ 122 F greens mowers will be featured in a display that reflects its ability to adapt to any condition, operator, environment or terrain. Jacobsen also will reveal a whole new way to ride greens with a prototype of the Eclipse™ 322 riding greens mower that combines the same exclusive adaptability with the industry's lowest overall operating costs.
Other Jacobsen displays include the innovative MAGSystem™ that will be presented with barbells suspended to demonstrate its firm hold and stronger magnets. The MAGSystem allows superintendents and maintenance professionals to consistently mow with the sharpest blades for the best quality-of-cut. In addition, an electric motor will be displayed completely immersed in an aquarium of water to showcase its resistance to damage from the elements
Also on display is GreensCare biodegradable hydraulic fluids standard in the majority of Jacobsen equipment. The exclusive formula is safer for turf, better for equipment and smarter environmentally for key players in the golf industry. Jacobsen offers a full line of turf-care products for golf courses, resort communities, sporting venues and municipalities, and can be reached at 1.888.922.TURF or www.jacobsen.com.
About Textron Financial Corporation
Textron Financial Corporation is on hand to discuss financing for the mortgage, acquisition and refinancing of golf courses, as well as for golf car, turf equipment, and overall floorplan financing. This Total Golf Solution™ connects golf course owners with everything required to upgrade facilities and equipment, attract new members, enhance their profile, and improve profitability. Textron Financial is a diversified commercial finance company and can be reached at www.textronfinancial.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a $13.2 billion multi-industry company operating in 34 countries with approximately 44,000 employees. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Fluid & Power, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation. More information is available at www.textron.com.