Curtiss-Wright Corporation CW

Company Overview

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified industrial and engineering company that provides highly engineered products, solutions, and services primarily to the aerospace, defense, naval, power generation, and industrial markets. The company operates across multiple industries with a concentration in mission-critical systems for military and commercial applications. Its principal revenue drivers include defense electronics, naval propulsion and control systems, aerospace actuation technologies, industrial automation solutions, and engineered products used in nuclear power and process industries. A significant portion of revenue is derived from long-term defense and aerospace programs, particularly those associated with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Defense, and commercial aerospace manufacturers.

The company traces its origins to the early aviation pioneers Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, with modern Curtiss-Wright formed through the 1929 merger of Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company and Wright Aeronautical. Over time, the company transitioned from aircraft manufacturing into engineered industrial and defense technologies through acquisitions, divestitures, and portfolio realignment. Curtiss-Wright has positioned itself as a supplier of highly specialized and safety-critical technologies with strong regulatory, engineering, and certification barriers that support recurring demand and long program lifecycles.