Bell Textron has acquired Rhode Island-based Response Technologies, a manufacturer of fuel cells and polymers. “This acquisition aligns with our strategy to pursue innovative technology and will enable us to accelerate needed developments in our industry,” said Bell CEO Mitch Snyder. “We believe Response Technologies has the right solution for modernizing fuel cell systems and textile composites.”
“We’re excited to make this investment in our home state and establish Bell’s presence here to help us further the development of fuel cell technology,” said Textron CEO Scott Donnelly.
Founded in 2015, Response Technologies is focused on flexible, 3D, textile-reinforced composite solutions. The company— which has two business areas: fuel cells and components and textile composites—uses additive manufacturing to develop advanced materials such as elastomers, plastics, coatings, foams, textiles, and fibers. It manufactures crashworthy, self-sealing fuel cells, dynamic self-sealing polymers, and explosion suppression foam. Bell said the acquisition aligns closely with its rapid prototyping and manufacturing innovation team.