Textron joining hydraulic consolidation bandwagon?(acquires Energy Manufacturing Company Inc. and Williams Machine & Tool Co.)

From: Diesel Progress North American Edition | Date: August 1, 1999| Author: Mercer, Mike | Copyright information

Textron Inc has announced the acquisitions of Energy Manufacturing Co and Williams Machine and Tool Co. The two acquired companies will be integrated with California-based HR Textron's Motion Control Products. Both companies fabricate hydraulic and motion control equipment for trucks, agricultural, construction and waste-handling equipment. One of Energy Manufacturing Co.'s products is a bolted hydraulic tie rod cylinder with bores measuring 2 to 5 inches rated at 3625 psi.

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