Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) (NYSE: CW) is a diversified, global engineering company that designs, manufactures and services highly engineered products and integrated systems for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Its offerings span a range of electromechanical, motion control and flow control technologies, including flight control and actuation systems, sensors and avionics components, pumps and valves, power conversion and heat exchangers, and platform integration solutions for marine and ground systems. The company serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), government and defense agencies, and industrial customers who require robust, mission-critical equipment.
Founded through the 1929 merger of the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company and the Wright Aeronautical Corporation, Curtiss-Wright has a long history tied to the development of aviation and defense technologies. Over the decades the company has evolved into a multi-segment engineering enterprise, combining legacy aerospace capabilities with specialized industrial and defense platforms. Its technologies are used in commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, land vehicles, and industrial process systems.
Curtiss-Wright operates globally with engineering, manufacturing and service locations across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, supporting an international customer base and export-driven programs. Its product and service footprint includes aftermarket support, systems integration, testing and sustainment activities that emphasize reliability and lifecycle performance in demanding operating environments.
As of mid-2024, executive leadership includes David C. Adams serving as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, supported by a senior management team responsible for operations across the company’s business units. Curtiss-Wright emphasizes engineered solutions, long-term customer relationships, and investment in product development to address evolving requirements in aerospace, defense and industrial markets.
