Charlotte, NC - February 5, 2009 - Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has redesigned its Web site with a new look that is interactive, user-friendly, and easier to navigate. Now, www.Jacobsen.com houses more training videos and safety information, features a Frequently Asked Questions section with a search function, and allows customers to easily request price quotes and equipment demos through links on each product page.
"The goal of this design was to make all of the information that our customers need more accessible and constantly up-to-date," said Amanda Bostian, Jacobsen web design and communication specialist. "All of our product information is now centrally located. Specifications, manuals, recommended parts lists, product articles, and all available training videos for any given product are all in one place."
The new www.Jacobsen.com encompasses information for both Jacobsen and its sister company, Ransomes Jacobsen, which manufactures and distributes Jacobsen products overseas to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India and beyond.
Although there is now more total information, the Web site is regionalized so customers can easily locate specifications and news about the equipment available to them without having to wade through anything specific to foreign markets.
The Web site also features a database driven design, meaning that any changes made to technical information about any product or part are automatically updated - so visitors always see the most current and most accurate information.
"These upgrades to Jacobsen.com provide our customers with all the information they need about our company, service and products anytime they need it -- 24 hours per day, seven days per week," Bostian said.
For more information, visit the new www.Jacobsen.com or call 1-888-922-TURF.
About Jacobsen
Jacobsen manufactures a full range of turf maintenance equipment and utility vehicles to meet the needs of today's customers who manage and maintain golf courses, sports fields and municipal grounds. Jacobsen ensures every product performs to the standards of these top-level professionals by asking for and listening to their feedback throughout the product lifecycle, providing dedicated support and service training and conducting thorough testing for quality and reliability. The company markets Jacobsen brand products in the U.S. and internationally through an extensive independent distribution network and the Ransomes brand through independent distribution in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Oceania and South America. Jacobsen, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is a Textron company. Additional information about the company, its products and commitment to customer support is available at www.Jacobsen.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a $14.2 billion multi-industry company operating in 28 countries with approximately 42,000 employees. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense and intelligence, 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, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation. More information is available at www.textron.com.