Textron GSE

Textron GSE is a family of ground support equipment brands. The brands are TUG, Douglas, Premier and Safeaero. The site says the products are made by Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron Inc. company. The products serve airlines, freight carriers and airports.

The product range covers pushbacks, tractors, belt loaders, deicers and air starts. The site lists the TUG MX4, described as an 80 volt electric baggage tractor. It also lists the TBL-180 towbarless pushback and the TT4000 tow tractor. Gas, diesel and lithium models are shown.

The site describes three technologies. Smart Sense uses sensors to protect equipment from damage. Intellimix cuts deicer fluid flushing, which the site says saves money and reduces waste. Guardian shields deicers from user error and component failure.

The about page says the group has more than 160 years of combined ground support experience. It says the products are built in facilities from Cartersville, Georgia to Trelleborg, Sweden. It also mentions 17 airport service locations and travelling technicians around the world.

The support pages cover parts, service and warranty, manuals, training, a summer service program and a customer portal. Sales are handled through sales representatives and a request a quote form. A lithium cost calculator and an aircraft compatibility tool are also on the site. The site lists Facebook and LinkedIn pages.