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.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency Full Type Certification
UK Civil Aviation Authority Full Type Certification
Textron Ethics and Compliance Program
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Textron Business Conduct Guidelines
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Textron Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Other Business Partners
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EASATYPECERTIFICATION
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UKCAATYPECERTIFICATION
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Brittany Global TechnologiesFounded in 1939 by colorist George Joblon, Brittany Global Technologies grew from a Fall River print shop into a textile manufacturer known for developing camouflage fabrics. The company’s history includes a move to New Bedford and a long focus on serving U.S. military customers.NEW YORK, NY
Bell Textron IncBell Textron Inc. is an aerospace and defense company that engineers and manufactures aircraft, with a focus on vertical flight and rotorcraft. Founded in 1935, Bell describes a 90-year history of developing vertical-lift aircraft and identifies programs including the MV-75 and Bell 525 as part of its next chapter.LEXINGTON PARK, MD
Systems Protection (SP)Born in Pennsylvania in 1924 as Bentley-Harris Manufacturing Company, Systems Protection is a century-old textile manufacturer whose roots lie in braided electrical-insulation sleeving. Now a Tenneco business, SP carries that heritage into a global operation serving transportation and industrial customers, with its Exton innovation center supporting custom design and application testing.EXTON, PA
Gehring Tricot CorporationOperating since 1946, veteran-owned Gehring Tricot Corporation manufactures warp knits, circular knits and stretch-woven fabrics in the United States. The company custom-creates more than 100 fabrics each year around individual customer requirements, with a deliberately diverse reach across markets such as medical, military and aerospace.MELVILLE, NY