Textron Inc

Employee Size

2-10

Headquarters

Greenville, OH

Since Royal Little founded it in 1923 as Special Yarns Corporation, Textron has built a global multi-industry company around diversification and innovation. Today, its businesses serve customers worldwide through approximately 34,000 employees in more than 25 countries, with a strong presence in aviation and defense.

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