Jaconsen Receives 2008 Environmental Excellence Award

October 09, 2009
Charlotte, NC - October 9, 2009 - Jacobsen, the international turf maintenance equipment manufacturer, has received a 2008 Environmental Excellence Award from the Environmental Management Division of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities. Jacobsen is a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.

Chris Wissinger, Jacobsen’s facility engineer and maintenance supervisor, attended the award luncheon and accepted the Silver award, which is presented to companies that are 90 percent compliant reporting and monitoring discharges into the municipal sewer system.

Industrial and commercial facilities subject to this program are required to obtain wastewater permits that contain limits on the amounts of pollutants they can discharge. The recipients of these awards have complied with their permit requirements, cooperated fully with the Environmental Management Division and have taken a proactive and innovative approach to protecting the quality of Charlotte’s water.

Commenting after receiving the award, Wissinger said, “We’re obviously delighted to receive this recognition from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities as it confirms Jacobsen’s commitment to environmental matters right across the business. Our ISO 14001 accreditation, the international standard for environmental management, is one of the tools we use to effectively manage our environmental impact and it is embraced and supported by everyone at our Charlotte facility. We’ll be going for Gold next year.”

About Jacobsen
Jacobsen manufactures an extensive range of turf maintenance equipment and utility vehicles to meet the needs of today’s grounds care professionals. Jacobsen provides dedicated support and service training and conducts thorough testing for quality and reliability. The company markets Jacobsen products in the U.S. and internationally through an extensive 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 multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, 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, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.

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