Rockford, IL- Greenlee®/ATextron Company (NYSE:TXT) announces that its affiliated brandsGreenlee Utility,Greenlee Communications,HD Electric Company, andSherman + Reilly Inc. will collaborate to showcase a broad range of utility solutions at theInternational Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition(ICUEE) onSeptember 29 - October 1, in Louisville, Kentucky.

This yearall utility and communication brands, will be showcased together in indoor booths3004, 2704, and 2910for hands on demonstrations.There will also be over 17,000 square feet of outdoor booth space, located atL373< /a>andL479,where Sherman + Reilly demos will be on display along with products from other Textron® companies and brands to includeTextron Systems andCushma nvehicles.

"The ICUEE Show is one of the premier utility shows in North America, and provides Textron the opportunity to display our strength in ergonomics, safety, and productivity through enhanced technology all in one setting," said Scott Hall, President of Greenlee and Textron Industrial Segment.

A variety of products will be highlighted with demonstration areas where attendees can see the ergonomic benefits of the tools. Attendees will be able to participate in the "Utility Bucket Challenge" and cut and crimp cable in a simulated overhead bucket with Greenlee battery tools. Sherman + Reilly will also offer participants the chance to step inside the ergonomically designed noise-cancelling Safe-Zone Cabs. Test and Measurement branded products from HD Electric Company and Greenlee Communications will also be on display to showcase their productivity and safety aspects with a diverse product offering for use in the utility field.

Textron Systems will be showcasing their Aerosonde™ Small Unmanned Aircraft System at the indoor and outdoor locations. Within the utility industry, an AeroSonde can provide superior image collection and data analysis-without exposing humans to live power lines and other dangerous situations.

Cushman® vehicles will be on hand in the outdoor locations for end-users to sit inside and view how products showcased can be used in conjunction with its hydraulic features.

As a special presentation, Greenlee's certified Tool Ergonomist, Raffi Elchemmas will premiere an ergonomic presentation entitled "The Cost of Ergonomics" that analyzes the increasing cost of ergonomic injury.

Ken Fridley, Product Manager for the Greenlee® Communications branded products, will provide a communications network testing presentation entitled "Advanced Testing for Next Generation Smart Grid Networks" to explain emerging methodologies for testing proper configuration and performance of Ethernet networks using the DataScout® 1G and 10G multi service network analyzers.

Greenlee TextronInc.

GreenleeTextronInc. 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.

Greenlee Communications

The Greenlee Communications brand offers a complete line of innovative and industry-leading test and measurement solutions for the communication service provider industry. Our expertise and innovative solutions address all stages of network deployment enabling the development, installation and maintenance of xDSL, fiber, cable and wireless networks. It is a leading brand of test and measurement solutions in the global communications industry with a long track record of delivering high quality innovative solutions enabling technicians to achieve their goals in a timely manner and withconfidence.

TextronInc.

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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