Honeywell International is a global technology and manufacturing conglomerate formed from the 1999 merger of Honeywell Inc. and AlliedSignal. Its corporate history spans over 130 years, from early thermostat innovations to aerospace, automation, and performance materials.
Albert Butz founds Butz’s Thermo-Electric Regulator Co., a predecessor of Honeywell, focusing on a heat regulator for coal furnaces. #business #history
The company reorganizes as Minneapolis Heat Regulator Company, establishing a foothold in the heating control market. #business #history
Mark Honeywell founds Honeywell Heating Specialty Co. in Wabash, Indiana, producing hot water heat generators. #business #history
Minneapolis Heat Regulator and Honeywell Heating Specialty merge to form Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator Company, a major player in temperature control. #business #merger
Honeywell introduces the Chronotherm, an early programmable thermostat that automatically adjusts temperatures. #innovation #technology
During WWII, Honeywell produces bombsights, gyroscopes, and other precision instruments for the military. #war #history
Honeywell develops its first aircraft autopilot system, entering the aerospace controls market. #aerospace #innovation
Honeywell formalizes its defense business with the Military Products Group, supplying guidance and control systems. #defense #business
Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator Company changes its name to Honeywell Inc., reflecting its diversified operations. #business #history
Honeywell enters the computer market with the Honeywell 200 mainframe, competing with IBM. #computers #technology
Honeywell provides guidance and control instruments for the Apollo 11 moon landing. #space #history
Honeywell combines its computer operations with General Electric's to form Honeywell Information Systems. #computers #business
Honeywell introduces the first thermostat powered by a microprocessor, the T8082 Chronotherm III. #innovation #technology
Honeywell acquires the process automation division of ... to strengthen industrial controls. #acquisition #business
Honeywell acquires Sperry Aerospace, expanding its avionics and flight control systems. #aerospace #acquisition
Honeywell acquires Leeds & Northrup, a leader in industrial measurement and control. #acquisition #industry
Honeywell launches a company-wide Total Quality Management program to improve processes and competitiveness. #management #business
Honeywell opens its first research and development center in Shanghai, China, expanding global presence. #china #globalization
Honeywell sells its defense and space business to Alliant Techsystems (ATK) to focus on commercial markets. #defense #divestiture
Honeywell Inc. merges with AlliedSignal in a $15 billion deal, forming Honeywell International. #merger #business
Honeywell International is added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Union Carbide. #stockmarket #finance
The European Commission blocks the proposed $42 billion merger between General Electric and Honeywell on antitrust grounds. #antitrust #merger
Honeywell reaches a $1.2 billion settlement to resolve thousands of asbestos-related lawsuits. #legal #business
Honeywell acquires Sperian Protection, a leader in personal protective equipment, for $1.4 billion. #acquisition #safety
Honeywell acquires EMS Technologies, a provider of wireless communication and defense systems. #acquisition #technology
Honeywell acquires Intermec, a barcode scanning and mobile computing company, for $600 million. #acquisition #logistics
Honeywell acquires Elster, a gas and water metering company, for $5.1 billion. #acquisition #energy
Honeywell acquires Novar Controls, a building management system provider. #acquisition #smartbuildings
Honeywell acquires Intelligrated, a warehouse automation and logistics company, for $1.5 billion. #acquisition #logistics
Honeywell acquires Nextnine, an industrial cybersecurity company, enhancing its software capabilities. #acquisition #cybersecurity
Honeywell spins off its automotive turbocharger business (Garrett Motion) and home controls business (Resideo) as independent companies. #spinoff #business
Honeywell develops and produces N95 face masks and other personal protective equipment to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. #health #innovation
Honeywell acquires Sparta Systems, a life sciences quality management software provider, for $1.3 billion. #acquisition #software
Honeywell acquires FMS, a fleet management and logistics technology company. #acquisition #logistics
Honeywell announces a partnership with IonQ to develop quantum computing solutions for industrial applications. #quantumcomputing #partnership
