About Us

Over 160 years of combined ground support experience. And a legacy of innovation, service and support that keeps the world moving.

The Textron GSE family of brands represents ground support equipment product lines and service solutions that have served the world’s airlines, freight carriers and airports for decades. The portfolio includes a full lineup of conventional and towbarless pushbacks, baggage tractors, tow tractors, belt loaders, one-man and two-man deicers, and air starts, offered under the TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™, and Safeaero™ brands. These products are built in world-class manufacturing facilities around the world, from Cartersville, GA to Trelleborg, Sweden, in addition to 17 airport service locations and travelling technicians located across the world.

Today, Textron GSE products are designed and manufactured by Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.