What Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division does

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division is the industrial automation and motion control operating unit of Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW), a US-headquartered, NYSE-listed conglomerate founded in 1929. The division designs and manufactures electronic throttle controls, joystick and hand controls, motor controllers, transmission shifters, human-machine interfaces, industrial sensors, power electronics (including the D420 and BLS50 platforms), and signal-conditioning modules (including the EICTM), organized across Off-Highway (Agriculture, Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes, Marine, Material Handling, Motorsport, Power Generation, Process Control, Robotics, Utility, Broadcasting, Floorcare, Golfcarts, Hydraulics) and On-Highway (Automotive, Buses, Hybrid Vehicles, Trucks) verticals. A separate Medical Mobility line offers programmable powered-wheelchair and mobility-scooter controllers under the R-net, VR2, newVSI, and S-Drive sub-brands, supported by programmers, gauges, accessories, and regulatory approvals documentation. The division is headquartered in Bournemouth, United Kingdom, and reports 1,001–5,000 employees.

The technical foundation is electromechanical and embedded electronic control rather than software- or AI-driven. Differentiators cited internally emphasize precision, durability, integration and interoperability, performance, and safety-critical architecture (notably in medical mobility). The portfolio follows a platform-plus-modules architecture, allowing OEM customers to integrate individual controllers, sensors, and power-electronics building blocks into their own equipment.

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division operates a B2B direct-to-OEM go-to-market model. Pricing is quote-based, determined by volume, specification requirements, and customer contracts, with multi-year supply agreements common. Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales, supplemented by aftermarket programmers and accessories in the medical-mobility channel. Distribution relies on direct enterprise field sales combined with a local supplier network (accessible via the website supplier portal) to support global OEM customers. Curtiss-Wright Corporation reports consolidated financials; division-level revenue is not separately disclosed in the source material.

Name

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division

Legal name

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Website

https://cw-industrialgroup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division is the motion-control and automation unit of NYSE-listed Curtiss-Wright Corporation, designing joystick, throttle, motor, and sensor controllers for global off-highway, on-highway, and medical-mobility OEM customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Motion Control & Automation Components

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Motion Control Electronics & Controls (Controllers, Drivers, Feedback Interfaces) (IMAHAGAJ), Motor Drive & Motion Control Electronics Manufacturing Services (VFDs, servo drives, controllers) (IMAGAGAJ), Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAK)

Keywords

• Industrial motion control
• Joystick controls
• Electronic throttle controls
• Human-machine interfaces
• Medical mobility controllers

Headquarters

HQ city

Bournemouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Component Sales: Sale of high-performance industrial automation and motion control components to OEM customers globally. Products include joystick controls, motor controllers, throttle controls, sensors, human-machine interfaces, and power electronics. Revenue is generated through direct OEM relationships and component supply contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division designs and manufactures industrial automation and motion control components — including joystick controls, human-machine interfaces, industrial sensors, electronic throttle controls, transmission shifters, hand controls, motor controllers, power electronics, and signal conditioning modules — for integration into OEM equipment. It also supplies safety-critical control systems for medical mobility devices, including R-net, VR2, newVSI, and S-Drive wheelchair and scooter controllers. Products are sold directly to global OEM customers across off-highway (agriculture, construction, cranes, marine, material handling, aerial work platforms), on-highway (automotive, buses, hybrid vehicles, trucks), and medical mobility markets.

Product overview

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division provides a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation and motion control components, organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture spanning two main verticals: Industrial Controls (including Power Electronics, Joystick Controls, Human-Machine Interface, Industrial Sensors, Electronic Throttle Controls, Transmission Shifters, Hand Controls, Motor Controllers, and Signal Conditioning modules) and Medical Mobility (featuring R-net, VR2, newVSI, and S-Drive controller systems, along with supporting Programmers, Gauges, and Accessories). The company serves both Off-Highway markets (Agriculture, Construction, Cranes, Marine, Material Handling, Motorsport, Power Generation, Process Control, Robotics, Utility, Aerial Work Platforms, Broadcasting, Floorcare, Golfcarts, Hydraulics) and On-Highway markets (Automotive, Buses, Hybrid Vehicles, Trucks), with medical mobility solutions trusted by global OEMs for powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• R-net: Wheelchair controller product line for medical mobility applications
• VR2
• newVSI
• S-Drive

Products and services

• Power Electronics (D420) Power electronics modules for industrial automation and motion control applications, providing reliable power management solutions for various machinery and equipment.
• Joystick Controls Extensive range of joystick controls for industrial applications, enabling precise operator input for machinery control across various industrial sectors.
• Human-Machine Interface Interface solutions enabling operators to interact with and control industrial machinery and equipment effectively.
• Industrial Sensors Sensors designed for industrial environments, providing measurement and monitoring capabilities for automated systems.
• Electronic Throttle Controls Electronic throttle control systems for precise engine speed management in industrial and mobile equipment.
• Transmission Shifters Electronic and manual transmission shifter controls for on-highway and off-highway vehicle applications.
• Hand Controls Hand control interfaces for industrial equipment, providing ergonomic operator input solutions.
• Motor Controllers Motor control systems for power management in industrial applications, enabling efficient drive control.
• Signal Conditioning Signal conditioning modules for processing and conditioning industrial sensor signals and data streams.
• R-net Advanced wheelchair control system for powered wheelchairs, providing intuitive operator control and programmable functionality.
• VR2 Wheelchair Controller Wheelchair controller system providing control interface for powered wheelchair operations.
• newVSI Versatile wheelchair control interface providing programmable control options for mobility devices.
• S-Drive (Mobility Scooter Controller) Controller system designed specifically for mobility scooters, enabling reliable scooter operation and control.

Named customers1 record

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local SuppliersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of local supplier partners for regional support and component supply to OEM customers. Contact options available through the website supplier portal.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Emerson Electric: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a strong automation solutions portfolio spanning process control, motion, and industrial electronics — overlaps with Curtiss-Wright's industrial controls and signal conditioning offerings as a broad incumbent.
• Bosch Rexroth: Major industrial automation and motion control supplier offering drives, controllers, HMIs, and factory automation components — overlaps with Curtiss-Wright's industrial automation portfolio across multiple OEM verticals.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG: Global automotive and industrial technology supplier producing drivetrain, chassis, and electronic control systems for commercial vehicles, off-highway machinery, and electrified powertrains — comparable to Curtiss-Wright's on-highway truck/bus and hybrid vehicle control offerings.
• Danfoss A/S: Supplies drives, motors, power modules, and motion control solutions across industrial automation, mobile hydraulics, and electrification — directly comparable to Curtiss-Wright's motor controllers, power electronics, and electrified drivetrain focus areas.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader serving industrial, mobile, and aerospace markets with hydraulics, electromechanical actuators, motors, drives, and HMIs — a much larger incumbent whose motion control portfolio overlaps meaningfully with Curtiss-Wright's industrial offerings.
• Honeywell International: Operates a large industrial automation business offering sensors, controllers, and electromechanical components across process and discrete manufacturing — broader incumbent with overlapping component categories to Curtiss-Wright's industrial portfolio.

Direct peers

• Sensata Technologies: Manufactures sensors and electrical protection components for industrial, automotive, and heavy vehicle applications — closely comparable to Curtiss-Wright's industrial sensors and signal conditioning product lines.
• maxon Group: Specializes in high-precision DC motors, gearheads, controllers, and motion control subsystems used in industrial automation, robotics, and medical mobility devices — directly competes with Curtiss-Wright's motor controllers and joystick-based motion control products.
• Woodward, Inc. Designs and manufactures energy control and optimization solutions including electronic throttle controls, motors, and motion control systems for industrial, aerospace, and energy markets — directly comparable to Curtiss-Wright's electronic throttle controls and motor controllers.
• Moog Inc. Designs and manufactures precision motion control products including servo motors, controllers, and joystick systems for industrial, aerospace, and medical applications — directly overlapping with Curtiss-Wright's motion control and joystick portfolio, and notably a competitor in powered wheelchair controls via its ownership of Dynamic Controls.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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