In 1870 Amos W. Woodward invented a noncompensating mechanical waterwheel governor, which his son, Elmer, patented 30 years later to be used in hydraulic turbines.
In 1933 the company diversified to diesel engine controls and aircraft propeller governors.
Today the company designs and manufactures energy control and optimization systems that are used in turbine and piston engines, aircraft, vehicles, and electrical power equipment. Customers include companies in the military aerospace, transportation, and power generation and distribution industries, notably GE, United Technologies, Caterpillar, and Boeing.
Woodward trades publicly on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol WWD, is a member of the Russell 2000, is #991 in the Fortune 1000, has 6,701 employees, and had $2.07 billion in revenue in 2014.
Woodward Inc.In 1870 Amos W. Woodward invented a noncompensating mechanical waterwheel governor, which his son, Elmer, patented 30 years later to be used in hydraulic turbines.
In 1933 the company diversified to diesel engine controls and aircraft propeller governors.
Today the company designs and manufactures energy control and optimization systems that are used in turbine and piston engines, aircraft, vehicles, and electrical power equipment. Customers include companies in the military aerospace, transportation, and power generation and distribution industries, notably GE, United Technologies, Caterpillar, and Boeing.
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Woodward trades publicly on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol WWD, is a member of the Russell 2000, is #991 in the Fortune 1000, has 6,701 employees, and had $2.07 billion in revenue in 2014.