Textron Systems and Mobile Climate Control sign MoU for TAPV project

VAUGHAN, CANADA: Textron Systems Canada Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mobile Climate Control (MCC) of Vaughan, Ontario for possible work on the Textron Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) for the Canadian Forces. Textron has submitted a proposal to supply 500 vehicles to the Canadian Army, with an option for up to 100 additional TAPVs, all to be outfitted with air conditioning units and components from MCC.

Mobile Climate Control houses the Canadian operations of the global HVAC system manufacturer MCC Sweden, which specializes in custom engineered HVAC systems. The company's climate control systems are found in many types of commercial and military vehicles. The Textron TAPV would be equipped with MCC's high quality, high performance military use air conditioning units.

Manufacturing of the front and rear vehicle units and supporting components would take place at the Vaughan facility. The MoU represents a substantial opportunity for MCC's Canadian operations that would create or maintain employment and have a positive effect on the local economy.

"The Government of Canada has stated it wants to procure the best possible equipment for the Canadian Army. We have engaged great partners like Mobile Climate Control to ensure that the Textron TAPV we propose to deliver will be the best option to protect Canadian soldiers," said Neil Rutter, GM of Textron Systems Canada.

The Textron TAPV is the most reliable and technologically advanced vehicle of its kind, and it draws on the company's more than 45 years of experience in the design and production of armoured vehicles. A technology readiness level 8 vehicle, the Textron TAPV will provide the Canadian Forces with the optimal balance of survivability, mobility and versatility, while delivering outstanding performance in the world's most challenging environments. Extensively tested to confirm ballistic, blast, mobility and reliability levels, the Textron TAPV has been engineered to meet and exceed Canada's requirements.

If awarded the TAPV contact, Textron Systems Canada will become the prime contractor for the program; and through its Industrial and Regional Benefits obligations to Canada, Textron expects to bring new opportunities to other Canadian companies.