New Territory Sales Manager spent 15 years at Troon Country Club in Arizona

Charlotte, N.C. - August 31, 2012 - As part of Jacobsen's recent expansion of its customer support, sales force and dealer presence in North and South America, the company recently added another veteran superintendent to its sales staff. The new key role is part of Jacobsen's commitment to building and developing relationships in the turf industry.

Mark Clark was hired as Territory Sales Manager and will support dealers and customers in Arizona and Nevada. Mark brings 31 years of turfgrass management experience to his role at Jacobsen. For the last 15 years, Mark was the Superintendent at Troon Country Club, ranked as the top private course in Arizona.

"We continue to expand our sales staff with industry veterans like Mark Clark," said Ric Stone, VP of Sales for Jacobsen. "We will leverage his experience, knowledge and expertise to help us build relationships with dealers, customers and associations."

Jacobsen is a Textron (NYSE: TXT) Company.

About Jacobsen
With over 90 years of experience in the turf maintenance industry, Jacobsen has built a legacy of precision craftsmanship, legendary quality of cut and unmatched expertise. Dedicated solely to delivering perfectly groomed turf, Jacobsen equipment is used on some of the finest formal turf areas across the United States and the world, through an extensive distribution network and the international Ransomes brand. Additional information about the company can be found at www.jacobsen.com.

About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defence, 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. For more information visit: www.textron.com.

Contact

Adam C. Slick, Public Relations & Communications Manager, Jacobsen
11108 Quality Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273
Tel: 704.504.4867
Email: aslick@textron.com

Mark Clark, new Territory Sales Manager at Jacobsen