M&A Deal Summary

Textron Acquires Progressive Manufacturing

On October 7, 1999, Textron acquired technology hardware company Progressive Manufacturing

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Textron’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Textron’s 14th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Textron’s 1st transaction in New Jersey.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 1999-10-07
Target Progressive Manufacturing
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Textron
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Progressive Manufacturing

Newark, New Jersey, United States
Progressive Manufacturing, Inc. is a manufacturer of equipment for telecommunications technicians in the fields of wire and cable identification and testing. With two facilities in Mesa, Arizona, Progressive's product line includes tone generators, inductive amplifiers, wire and cable fault locators, and a comprehensive line of accessories. These products are sold to the telecommunications, electrical and electronic industries.

Search 201,292 Deals Now

SEARCH BY

  • Buyer Type (PE or Strategic)
  • Deal Size ($10M to $10B+)
  • Sector (60 Sectors)
  • Deal Type
  • Geography
  • & More

Try For Free 7-Day Free Trial

Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Textron

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Category Company
Founded 1923
Sector Diversified
Employees35,000
Revenue 13.7B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Textron's corporate headquarters in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.
Textron's corporate headquarters in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.

Textron is a multi-industry company that leverages a global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with products and services around the world. Textron conducts business through five operating segments: Cessna, Bell, Textron Systems and Industrial, and Finance. Cessna is a general aviation company with two principal lines of business: Aircraft sales and aftermarket services. Bell Helicopter is a supplier of military and commercial helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft, and related spare parts and services. Textron Systems’ product lines consist of unmanned aircraft systems, land and marine systems, weapons and sensors and a variety of defense and aviation mission support products and services. Textron Industrial designs and manufactures a variety of products under three principal product lines, including Fuel Systems and Functional Components, Golf and Turf Care, and Powered Tools, Testing and Measurement Equipment. Textron Finance is a commercial finance business that consists of Textron Financial Corporation. Textron was founded in 1923 and is based in Providence, Rhode Island.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 28 of 48
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 22 of 39
State (New Jersey) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 14 of 30
Year (1999) 8 of 14
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-08-27 Aylesbury Automation

Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Aylesbury Automation Ltd. manufactures self-piercing and cold-forged rivets, and automation systems for a variety of applications including automotive and electronics. With one facility in Aylesbury, U.K., Aylesbury Automation Limited's key product lines include self-piercing rivets sold under the brand name Fastriv, and automation systems. These automation systems include delivery systems for installing Fastriv rivets, vibratory parts feeders, rotary tables and elevators for use in various industrial processes, as well as standard automated rivet setting machines.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-10-27 AB Benzlers

Helsingborg, Sweden

AB Benzlers is a manufacturer of mechanical power transmission products for the material handling, paper and food industries. AB Benzlers produces worm, helical and shaft mounted gears, as well as geared motors and screw jacks at two manufacturing facilities in Sweden and Italy. These products are sold and distributed to the material handling, paper and food industries through 18 sales and distribution offices in Sweden (4), Denmark, Finland, Norway, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

Buy -