Textron

Textron is a publicly owned industrial conglomerate founded in 1923. According to the company's website, "Textron consists of numerous subsidiaries and operating divisions, which are responsible for the day-to-day operation of their businesses." These businesses include: Bell Helicopter, Cessna, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Jaconsen, Kautex, Textron Financial Corporation, and Textron Systems. The company is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.

In 2011, the company recorded $11,275,000,000 in total revenues.

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Board of Directors
As of January 2013
 * Scott C. Donnelly
 * Kathleen M. Bader
 * James T. Conway
 * Ivor J. Evans
 * Lawrence K. Fish
 * Paul E. Gagne
 * Dain M. Hancock
 * Lord Powell of Bayswater KCMG
 * Lloyd G. Trotter
 * James L. Zeimer

Contact Information
Textron World Headquarters 40 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 421-2800

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