Ipswich, Suffolk - November 8, 2013 - E-Z-GO has reaffirmed support for the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) with the signing of a 12-month rolling corporate partnership agreement. The Augusta-based manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles is represented across Europe, Middle East, Africa and India by Ransomes Jacobsen.

Jerry Kilby, Chief Executive Officer of the CMAE commented,
"The objective of our Corporate Partners programme is focused around the sharing of information on best practice and educational initiatives that will be beneficial to the members of both organisations, and the club industry as a whole.

"One of the premier brands in the golf car and utility vehicle sector, E-Z-GO has been supporting the CMAE for many years, and we are delighted that they will be supporting our initiatives in the future. Working closely with brand leaders, such as E-Z-GO, we can communicate with, educate and provide support to club managers throughout Europe, keeping them updated with news and developments in the industry."

Richard Comely, Director of Marketing & Product Management at Ransomes Jacobsen, added,
"As a company that trades across Europe and beyond, we are committed to raising the profile of the people and the industry sectors that our business touches. The CMAE provides a pan-European forum to encourage, develop and recognise the benefits of education and professionalism in club management, something we wholeheartedly endorse."

E-Z-GO is a Textron Inc. (NTSE: TXT) company and more information on the product offering can be found at www.e-z-go.co.uk

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.

For further information please contact:
Peter Driver, PR Officer, Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd
West Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9TT.
Tel: 01473 276386.
Email: peterd@tip.textron.com.

Jerry Kilby, Chief Executive Officer of the CMAE, is delighted with E-Z-GO's continued support for the association