The business thrives in the industries of energy and aerospace and is engaged in the designing and manufacturing of control systems and control system components. Woodward, Inc. also provides product support for their offerings. Their products include fuel nozzles, fuel pumps, actuators, engine controls and air valves, among others. It offers its products and services to both government entities and private businesses. These components and systems are used in industrial engines, turbines, aircraft engines, power generation and mobile industrial equipment. The offerings of the business are marketed on a global scale and generate more than $2 billion in annual revenue.
Before the company embarked on their journey to supporting the aviation industry, they first started with the creation of controls for waterwheels. Later on, they started innovating hydrogen turbines and then in the 1930s entered the aviation industry with their product support for variable-pitch aircraft propellers. Today, it continues to introduce new technologies that further shape the future of the aviation and energy markets. They continue to offer uniquely tailored solutions to the demands of their clients. By customizing their offerings, the business is able to ensure their leadership in the markets it serves.
Woodward, Inc. is guided by the company’s traditions that are rooted in values, integrity and principles. It continues to publicly trade on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange and uses the ticker symbol WWD. As of, there are 32 plants that are maintained and operated by the company. These plants are located in 15 countries around the world.