August 19, 2016

Cushman Announces Growing Greens Program

 Cushman, a Textron Specialized Vehicles brand, continues to show its dedication to the golfing industry with the “Growing Greens” program. For every purchase of a new Cushman Hauler® utility vehicle, $50 will be donated to the local Golf Course Superintendents Association (GCSAA) chapter of the purchasing course.

Textron Specialized Vehicles, which manufactures and designs certain Cushman vehicles, is a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.

“The Cushman brand is more than delivering reliable, durable vehicles, we are committed to supporting the industry we serve, which is why we launched Growing Greens,” said Michael R. Parkhurst, Vice President, Golf for Textron Specialized Vehicles. “The Growing Greens program and GCSAA have a common goal of advancing the superintendent profession and growing the game of golf.”

The new Hauler lineup gives superintendents the opportunity to customize vehicles for their courses needs. Extensive customer research and feedback led the engineers behind Cushman to design a high-performing, customizable golf utility vehicle with a large bed, practical dash and a wide array of accessories to enhance the functionality of the vehicle.

The new Hauler design and features include:
• A standard rear hitch receiver to tow whatever the day demands;
• Premium turf tires which provide traction without damaging the greens;
• Optional power dump bed for heavy lifting;
• Versatile glove box with removable shelf to make room for larger items;
• Optional 12V or USB outlets, to ensure tablets and smartphones don’t lose power.

Through its Cushman brand, Textron Specialized Vehicles is a GCSAA Silver Partner of GCSAA, and is proud to further support golf course superintendents with the launch of Growing Greens.

Superintendents can schedule a demonstration of the new Hauler at HaulerDemo.com. For more information on participating in the Growing Greens program, superintendents can contact their Cushman sales representative.

About Cushman
Since 1901, Cushman vehicles have been recognized light-transportation solutions for turf, commercial and industrial applications. Today, Cushman products include more than 15 different vehicle models, from rugged Hauler utility vehicles, ideal for tough hauling and towing tasks in outdoor environments, to the imposing Titan, a fully electric material-handling vehicle for indoor environments with a load capacity of 3,000 pounds, to the Minute Miser, perfectly suited for transporting people and small loads across large facilities. Cushman vehicles are designed and manufactured by Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc.
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Bad Boy®, TUG™, Douglas™ and Premier™ brands; Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron in known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Bad Boy Off Road and Textron Systems. More information is available at textron.com.

Contact:
Brandon Haddock
Director, Communications
706.772.5931
bhaddock@textron.com