Pratt & Whitney
East Hartford, CT 06108 (Map) Phone: 860-565-4321
Fax: 860-565-5442
http://www.pratt-whitney.com
Overview
One of the largest aircraft engine manufacturers in the world, Pratt & Whitney began launching ideas in 1925. The company, a division of United Technologies, makes and services commercial and military aircraft engines and produces space propulsion systems. Commercial air giants Airbus (nearly 12% of sales) and Boeing are Pratt & Whitney's largest commercial engine customers; military offerings include engines for the F/A-22, F-15, F-16, C-17, and the F-35 Lightning II. On the space side, Pratt & Whitney rocket engines help launch NASA space shuttles, space probes, and satellites. Pratt & Whitney also makes industrial gas turbines for power generation.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Pratt & Whitney
| Company Type | Business Segment of United Technologies |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £8,953.6 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 6.9% |
| 2007 Employees | 38,577 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 0.4% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Pratt & Whitney
| President | David P. Hess (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| SVP Module Centers and Operations | Larry O. Moore Connect to this executive |
| VP Finance | Rajeev Bhalla Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Pratt & Whitney
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