Textron GSE

Textron GSE – Aviation Ground Support Equipment, 50+ Years TUG Brand Heritage, Part of $13.7B Textron Inc.

Core Services & Expertise

Textron GSE operates as aviation ground support equipment division of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), one of world’s best known multi-industry companies.

Textron Inc. recognized for powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Textron Systems and many more.

Company leverages global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services.

What began as small New England business in 1923 has grown into $13.7 billion company with worldwide presence supported by 34,000 people in more than 25 countries.

Throughout history Textron has been source of ground-breaking technologies and numerous industry-firsts. Many major steps in evolution of aircraft, rotorcraft, armored vehicles, electrical vehicles and automotive systems have emerged from product development labs.

Will continue to pioneer future of industries through power of brands, values, employees and leadership. Above all else build upon history of success by understanding customers and delivering exciting new products that go beyond expected.

Textron GSE Product Lines:

Pushbacks: Expansive pushback lineup to meet needs of ground support teams with available lithium, diesel and gas drivetrains and select CE-certified models.

TUG conventional pushbacks enhance operator experience while providing central driving positions and high-efficiency lithium power.

Douglas towbarless pushbacks offer higher speeds, better visibility, simplified attachment and greater aircraft compatibility.

Conventional Pushbacks:

• TUG ALPHA 1: CE Certified, Lithium
• TUG GT-35: Diesel
• TUG ALPHA 3: Diesel
• TUG ALPHA 4: CE Certified, Diesel

Towbarless Pushbacks:

• Douglas TBL-180: CE Certified, Diesel

Tractors: TUG™ baggage tractors have represented reliability and durability for over 50 years. They are foundation of ground support operations around world with variety of CE-certified models and high-efficiency lithium options like TUG Endurance® baggage tractor.

Parts commonality among tractors ensures easy servicing to keep fleet ready to work.

Baggage Tractors:

• TUG Endurance®: NEW, CE Certified, Lithium
• TUG M1A: Gas/Diesel
• TUG MA: Gas/Diesel
• TUG MH: Diesel
• TUG MR: Diesel
• TUG MT: Gas

Belt Loaders: Durability and versatility are hallmarks of Textron GSE’s CE-certified TUG belt loaders. Sturdy design built to withstand tolls of transporting heavy cargo and luggage while available Smart Sense technology protects equipment from costly damage.

Lineup features electric options capable of adapting to any lithium battery and seamlessly integrating with existing infrastructure.

Belt Loaders:

• TUG 660: CE Certified, Lithium

Textron Family of Businesses:

Textron home to globally-recognized businesses organized within six segments: Bell, Textron Aviation, Textron eAviation, Industrial, Textron Systems and Finance.

Businesses produce hundreds of products for customers around world in range of industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

Company continually invests in next-generation products and services designed to win in marketplace.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

General Headquarters/Manufacturing Location: 41 Busch Dr NE, Cartersville, GA 30121-7202, USA.

Global Reach: With approximately 34,000 employees and worldwide presence Textron provides integrated products, solutions and services to customers around the world in more than 25 countries.

Parts Support – USA Location: Cartersville, GA (Monday–Friday 7 AM–5 PM EST).

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Textron GSE maintains over 50 years TUG™ brand heritage with foundation of ground support operations around world status.

Part of Textron Inc. with $13.7 billion company revenue and 34,000 people in more than 25 countries.

Service differentiators: Part of $13.7 billion Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), 50+ years TUG brand heritage (reliability and durability), foundation of ground support operations around world, lithium/diesel/gas drivetrain options, CE-certified models available, high-efficiency lithium power (TUG Endurance), Douglas towbarless pushbacks (higher speeds/better visibility/simplified attachment/greater aircraft compatibility), central driving positions, parts commonality among tractors (ensures easy servicing), Smart Sense technology (protects equipment from costly damage), electric belt loaders adapting to any lithium battery, seamlessly integrating with existing infrastructure, Textron source of ground-breaking technologies and industry-firsts since 1923, global network of aircraft/defense/industrial/finance businesses, powerful brands (Bell/Cessna/Beechcraft/Pipistrel/Lycoming/E-Z-GO/Textron Systems).

Textron Inc. History: Since 1923 evolved from small industrial venture into global network of businesses producing advanced aviation, defense and industrial products.

Throughout history been source of ground-breaking technologies and numerous industry-firsts with many major steps in evolution of aircraft, rotorcraft, armored vehicles, electrical vehicles and automotive systems.

Board of Directors provides strategic and management oversight as well as global business perspective while upholding rigorous governance principles on behalf of company’s shareholders.

Corporate Leadership harnesses talents of executives and corporate officers from diverse businesses and functions to plan and drive most vital company-wide initiatives.

Creating Shareholder Value: Achieving profitable growth across Textron’s diverse lines of business is core mission with global managers providing invaluable perspective and guidance required to win in highly-competitive markets where innovation, customer service and speed to market are all mission-critical factors.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Clients selecting Textron GSE benefit from:

• 50+ Years TUG Brand Heritage: Reliability and durability validated by decades as foundation of ground support operations worldwide
• $13.7 Billion Textron Backing: Part of NYSE-listed multi-industry corporation with 34,000 employees provides financial stability and resources
• Lithium Technology Leadership: High-efficiency lithium power options (TUG Endurance, ALPHA 1, TUG 660) support sustainability goals and operational efficiency
• CE-Certified Models: European certification available across pushback, tractor, and belt loader lines ensures regulatory compliance
• Multiple Drivetrain Options: Lithium, diesel, and gas choices accommodate different operational preferences and infrastructure
• Parts Commonality: Among tractor lineup ensures easy servicing keeping fleet ready to work and reducing spare parts inventory
• Towbarless Innovation: Douglas TBL-180 offers higher speeds, better visibility, simplified attachment, and greater aircraft compatibility
• Smart Sense Technology: Protects belt loader equipment from costly damage reducing maintenance costs and downtime
• Lithium Battery Flexibility: Electric belt loaders adapt to any lithium battery seamlessly integrating with existing infrastructure
• Textron Innovation Heritage: Ground-breaking technologies and industry-firsts since 1923 validate engineering excellence and product development capability
• Global Support Network: Worldwide presence in 25+ countries with 34,000 employees ensures parts and service accessibility

These capabilities combine to create comprehensive ground support equipment solutions focusing on reliability, innovation, and global support.

Quick Facts:

• Parent Company: Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) founded 1923
• Company Size: $13.7 billion revenue, 34,000 employees, 25+ countries
• TUG Brand: 50+ years reliability and durability heritage
• Manufacturing: Cartersville, GA, USA
• Product Lines: Pushbacks (conventional and towbarless), Baggage tractors, Belt loaders
• Technology: Lithium, diesel, gas drivetrains; CE-certified models
• Innovation: Smart Sense technology, high-efficiency lithium power
• Textron Brands: Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Textron Systems
• Parts Support: Cartersville, GA (Monday–Friday 7 AM–5 PM EST)

Contact Details:

General Headquarters/Manufacturing: 41 Busch Dr NE, Cartersville, GA 30121-7202, USA
Service/Warranty Email: GSEWarranty@textron.com
Service/Warranty Phone: (770) 422-7230
Parts Support Email: gseparts@textron.com
Parts Support Phone: (770) 422-7230 (Monday–Friday 7 AM–5 PM EST)
Website: textrongse.txtsv.com

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