Chattanooga, TN --Scott Hall, President, Greenlee Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, has announced the appointment of Jim Zima as Vice President and General ManagerforSherman + Reilly IncandHD Electric Company.

"Jim brings over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry withproven abilities in strategic leadership, business development, and operations," said Mr. Hall. "I have confidence that Jim will drive efficiency and improvements that will continue moving the Utility group forward."

For the past 7 years, Jim has worked for the Marmon Group; acting as Sector President for Marmon Industrial Products, President of Nylok, and Vice President/CFO for Marmon Retail Services and Restaurant Equipment Sectors.Mr. Zima's education and experience will serve Sherman+Reilly and HD Electric Companywell into the future.

Sherman + Reilly Inc.

Sherman + Reilly is a leading manufacturer of tools and equipment for underground and aerial transmission, and distribution of electrical power and communications systems, including a complete line of bundle blocks, pullers, tensioners and reel trailers. Telecommunications products include fiber Cablejet®, Superjet® and Microjet® cable "blowing" equipment. Sherman + Reilly Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greenlee Textron Inc.

HD Electric Company

For over eighty years, HDE has provided products serving the diverse needs of the electrical power industry and its related industries worldwide. HDE's continuous improvement and innovation in the areas of controlling, testing, measuring and recording of electric power has resulted in the development of leading edge products designed to help deliver electric power to customers safely and efficiently. HD Electric Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greenlee Textron Inc.

Greenlee Textron Inc.

Greenlee Textron Inc. is known as a global leader in the professional tool category.The Rockford, Illinois-based company develops high quality innovative products distinguished by customer-driven design and differentiated by supply chain excellence. It also leverages its powerful brands such as Greenlee Communications and Greenlee Utility in the electrical, construction and maintenance markets worldwide. More information is available at www.greenlee.com.

Textron Inc.

Textron Inc. 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 is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Textron Systems and, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information visit: www.textron.com.

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