Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) (NASDAQ: WWD) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of control systems and components for the aerospace and industrial markets. Founded in 1870 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company specializes in motion control, fuel systems, actuation, and digital control solutions. Its offerings enable precision management of flow, pressure and motion in critical applications ranging from aircraft engines and power turbines to hydraulic systems.
Woodward’s product portfolio is organized into two primary segments: Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment provides engine and airframe systems for commercial, military and business aviation, encompassing fuel metering, actuators, engine control units and health monitoring hardware and software. The Industrial segment supplies control solutions for gas and steam turbines, reciprocating engines and compressors used in power generation, oil and gas production, marine propulsion and renewable energy installations.
With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, Woodward serves original equipment manufacturers, power operators and defense contractors worldwide. The company maintains a network of manufacturing facilities, service centers and engineering offices to support aftermarket services and system integration. John C. Hayes Jr., who was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 2015, leads a management team focused on innovation, operational excellence and strategic growth through targeted acquisitions and technology investments.
