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		Honeywell offers a virtual Experion - 03/11/10 Virtualization allows a single server to simultaneously run multiple operating systems and applications, lowering the total cost of ownership by up to 30 percent.

		Honeywell to provide technology and system design for Shell - 03/08/10 Honeywell signed a global five-year agreement to be a Main Automation Contractor (MAC) for Shell.

		Honeywell signs distributor in Puerto Rico - 03/03/10 Coneco de Puerto Rico will be the primary regional distribution channel for Honeywell in the Caribbean.

		Honeywell joins EDDL Cooperation Team - 02/23/10 Honeywell will support efforts to develop a single, unified standard for integrating field devices with industrial facility control systems.

		Honeywell connects BTG Instruments to Profit Controller software - 02/16/10 The combination helps pulp mills improve fiberline operations by incorporating environmental and quality aspects into their control systems.

		Honeywell announces Universal I/O wireless transmitters - 02/11/10 Universal I/O wireless transmitters send signals from devices with a high-level analog, temperature or milli-volt, or contact-closure switch output.

		Honeywell enhances corrosion-prevention for power generators - 02/09/10 Honeywell added oxidation reduction potential (ORP) measurement to its HPW7000 High-Purity Water Measurement System.

		Honeywell announces SmartVFD HVAC and BYPASS - 01/28/10 SmartVFD HVAC and BYPASS maximize energy savings in commercial buildings.

		Honeywell announces Reveal touchscreen display for facility control - 01/28/10 High-definition, full-color display can be used in offices and other locations frequented by department managers and facility maintenance personnel.

		Honeywell acquires rights to Shell's operator rounds technology - 01/13/10 Honeywell acquired technology developed by Shell Global Solutions for gathering field data and helping industrial plants to safely increase production while reducing maintenance and operating costs.

		Honeywell signs ten system integrators in Germany - 01/12/10 The integrators will sell and support Experion LS process control system for small to medium-sized manufacturers.

		Honeywell introduces SS345PT and SS445P digital position sensors - 12/14/09 Hall-effect sensors reduce total system cost by having built-in pull-up resistors, eliminating the need to purchase an external pull-up resistor.

		Honeywell enhances SMART position sensor - 12/14/09 Honeywell adds 75 mm configuration to linear position sensor.

		Honeywell sensors connect to National Instruments - 12/08/09 NI 9237 C Series data acquisition modules and Honeywell sensors now mate easily.

		Honeywell announces greenhouse gas emissions software - 11/18/09 GHG emissions dashboard measures, acquires, calculates, records and analyzes emissions data and accurately notifies and reports from multiple emissions sources.

		Honeywell adds access control to WEBs-AX Security - 11/10/09 Multiple access control systems can be easily managed from a single location.

		Load, Pressure and Torque webinar - 11/10/09 November 17, 2009 12:00 Noon ET Honeywell webinar will focus on the importance of utilizing high quality pressure, load, and torque sensors, starting with the correct selection, design, and installation for the application.

		Honeywell announces SS351AT and SS451A digital position sensors - 11/09/09 SS351AT and SS451A Hall-effect sensors can be operated by a North pole or a South pole, eliminating the need for the magnet polarity to be identified.

		Honeywell Enraf Servo Gauge achieves SIL-2 certification - 10/28/09 Enraf Servo Gauge received SIL-2 certification from TUV Rheinland for use in safety applications. Existing gauges can become SIL-2 compliant with a simple software upload.

		Honeywell to supply controllers to Toyota Motor Europe - 10/28/09 Toyota will use the HC900 hybrid controller to optimize air supply units and deliver greater energy-efficient temperature and humidity control within paint finishing spray booths.

		Honeywell to upgrade control system at waste incineration plant in France - 10/27/09 Honeywell’s Experion will be used to control Valorly’s Rillieux-la-Pape incineration system, which transforms waste into both thermal and electrical energy.

		Honeywell adds Xchanger to UniSim - 10/26/09 Xchanger Suite software improves the level of detail reflected in heat exchanger designs and projected performance in simulated plant models.

		Honeywell to automate "green diesel" plant - 10/26/09 Project includes distributed control, safety technology, terminal automation, process technology, process simulation and optimization applications.

		Honeywell enhances ASDX pressure sensors - 10/12/09 Enhancements include pressure ranges of 15 psi, 30 psi, and 100 psi and signal conditioning incorporated into the sensors.

		Honeywell announces SS311PT and SS411P position sensors - 10/12/09 Sensors have a built-in pull-up resistor and a low 2.7 Vdc voltage capability.

		Honeywell to control printing of the Wall Street Journal - 10/08/09 Honeywell will upgrade printing press controls at NYP, printer of the New York Post and The Wall Street Journal.

		Honeywell to automate two Norwegian pulp & paper mills - 09/30/09 Honeywell will install its Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) and PMD Controllers at Hellefoss and Vafos mills in southern Norway.

		Honeywell introduces Precision FotoFiber sensor for paper - 09/30/09 The fiber orientation-angle sensor helps paper and board makers improve overall product quality while reducing waste and lowering production costs.

		Honeywell adds ultra-low-pressure ASDX pressure sensors - 09/14/09 Sensors have ultra-low pressure ranges including 0 to 10 inches of H2O gage, ± 10 inches of H2O differential, and ± 5 inches of H2 O differential.

		Honeywell announces SS340RT and SS440R digital position sensors - 09/14/09 Sensors include an SOT-23 subminiature surface mount package, built-in reverse polarity protection, and a low 3 Vdc capability.

		Honeywell to provide utility asset management software to Synengco - 09/08/09 Honeywell will license and sell Australia-based Synengco a suite of advanced applications that optimize operations and provide sophisticated asset management for utility power customers.

		Honeywell adds BACnet to Spyder building automation controllers - 08/26/09 The BACnet models are sized and priced for Variable Air Volume (VAV) and unitary applications.

		Byres Security supplies Tofino to Honeywell - 08/26/09 Honeywell selected Tofino technology for its OneWireless Firewall. The product filters bi-directional network traffic, allowing only wireless I/O on both directions, while blocking other data types.

		Honeywell acquires RMG Group for $400 million - 08/17/09 RMG is a supplier of natural gas measuring and control products, services and integrated solutions.

		Honeywell introduces ISA100.11a-ready FlexLine wireless radar gauge - 08/11/09 FlexLine wireless radar gauge helps process manufacturers monitor tank levels and prevent hazardous incidents in their plants and terminals.

		Honeywell expands Customer Solutions Center in Houston - 08/05/09 The 76,000 sq ft center houses technicians, project managers and senior engineers who assemble and test complex automation systems destined for U.S. and international locations.

		Honeywell to upgrade controls at sugar producer in Turkey - 07/30/09 Honeywell will upgrade the Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) at Konya Sugar’s Cumra production site.

		Honeywell upgrades T775 electronic standalone controller - 07/21/09 Enhancements include continuous pump option for boiler applications, an override feature and domestic hot water on demand.

		Honeywell rewards systems integrators - 06/30/09 Honeywell rewarded its top Authorized Control Integrators (ACIs) with a trip to New York City.

		Honeywell introduces compact variable frequency drives - 06/28/09 Compact VFDs come with a standard PI Controller and the ability to program without the need for line voltage.

		Honeywell to acquire RMG Regel +Messtechnik for $400 million - 06/25/09 RMG specializes in the design and manufacture of natural gas control, measurement and analysis equipment including flow metering technology, regulating products and safety devices for oil and gas companies.

		Honeywell releases XYR 6000 wireless valve position sensor - 06/18/09 XYR 6000 monitors the position of the valve and sends the signal from remote or potentially dangerous areas of the plant.

		Honeywell releases Terminal Manager automation system - 06/18/09 Terminal Manager helps process manufacturers to safely and efficiently load and unload trucks, rail cars and ships in bulk-liquid terminals.

		Honeywell adds redundancy to OneWireless - 06/17/09 OneWireless R120 has a redundant wireless system gateway that serves as a backup gateway to ensure that data is always delivered even if the main gateway malfunctions or fails.

		Honeywell introduces touchscreen interface for HC900 control system - 06/16/09 The Honeywell 900 Control Station panel-mounted interface is available for all HC900 installations and can be retrofitted to existing, compatible systems.

		Honeywell to install fire & gas detection system at pipeline in Ceyhan - 06/16/09 The system will include Honeywell’s Safety Manager and Searchline Excel open path gas detectors, as well as closed-circuit television (CCTV) flame detectors.

		Honeywell announces Energy Management Solutions - 06/16/09 Energy Management Solutions, a customizable portfolio of hardware, software and services, help improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

		Video describes Honeywell SMART Position Sensor - 06/08/09 The video highlights the sensor's ability to improve safety, operational efficiency, reliability, and durability, and reduce total cost of ownership.

		Honeywell introduces wireless discrete-input transmitters - 05/28/09 STXW 500 and STTW 401 transmitters can convert any measurement device with a contact-closure switch input into a wireless input.

		Honeywell to control pharmaceutical manufacturing plant - 05/27/09 Honeywell’s Experion Process Knowledge System will be used at the LIFE Nutrition site to control production processes, optimize production output and maintain quality control standards.

		Honeywell introduces surface mount humdity sensors - 05/12/09 HIH-5030/5031 Series humidity sensor measures 0~100% RH and mounts on a printed circuit board.

		Honeywell releases plastic silicon pressure sensors - 05/12/09 ASDX and ASDX-DO Series offer pressure ranges from 1 psi to 5 psi and on-board signal conditioning.

		Honeywell to sell MasterLogic PLC worldwide - 05/05/09 Long sold in Asia, MasterLogic is now sold, delivered and supported by Honeywell’s global organization.

		Honeywell announces OneWireless gauge reader - 04/28/09 OneWireless monitors manual gauge readings from existing dial gauges, allowing operators to analyze equipment information and make decisions to improve plant operations.

		Honeywell joins Control Systems Integrators Association - 04/27/09 Honeywell joined CSIA, North America’s largest organization for independent control systems integrators.

		Honeywell adds Eastern European languages to UDA2182 analyzer - 04/15/09 UDA2182 Series Analyzer is now available with Russian, Turkish, Polish and Czech for Eastern Europe, plus French, German, Italian, Spanish and English.

		Honeywell announces Shadow 8 light curtain for stamping and forming - 04/14/09 Shadow 8 can be used to guard multiple sides of a machine with only one pair of cables connected to a Wintriss Clutch/Brake Control (WPC) or to a Shadow 8 Control.

		Honeywell announces Zelix direct-coupled HVAC actuator - 04/13/09 Mode selector allows one model to operate in many different applications, which simplifies selection and reduces inventory.

		Honeywell adds BACnet to Spyder building controllers - 04/13/09 The availability of the BACnet protocol provides the openness and ability to use the Spyder controller with other devices or as standalone systems.

		Honeywell upgrades LETS factory reporting software for OEE - 04/09/09 LETS Version 3.4 can more accurately track overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) in applications where production rate is dictated by machine configuration.

		Honeywell upgrades WEBs-AX Security - 04/06/09 WEBs-AX Security now supports video/digital video recording (DVR), enterprise control, and integration of security with heating, ventilation and air conditioning control.

		Honeywell announces TR20 wireless temperature sensors for building automation - 04/05/09 TR20 integrates with a wide range of controllers, and offers the same benefits of conventional wired sensors, such as fully automatic building automation control.

		Honeywell introduces WEBs-AX Touch Screen - 04/05/09 WEBs-AX Touch Screen interfaces seamlessly with the entire WEBs building control system product family and readily adapts to most other standard applications.

		Honeywell's WebVision manages buildings via a Web browser - 04/02/09 WebVision controller makes it easy to manage small to large buildings systems through a Web browser. All devices on the network can be configured and monitored with WebVision from any location.

		Honeywell introduces WEB-700 building automation control - 04/02/09 WEB-700 controller provides complete, reliable building automation control with fewer components to maintain than bulkier, more complex controllers.

		Honeywell's meters track point-by-point energy-use - 04/01/09 Electrical submeters provide building managers and owners with point-by-point energy usage data that is critical to making data-driven energy-efficiency improvements and accurate cost allocations.

		Honeywell announces TheOptimizedPlant.com web site - 03/26/09 The site focuses on four key strategies: reducing maintenance costs, reducing risk and improving cash flow, implementing high-ROI solutions and driving down operational costs.

		ASM publishes operator display design book - 03/19/09 “Effective Operator Display Design” provides guidelines for improving plant operator displays in the chemical and refining industries.

		Honeywell to install training system at Salalah Methanol plant - 03/18/09 Honeywell will install its UniSim Operations Suite simulation solution at the Salalah Methanol Company (SMC) facility in the Salalah Free Zone in Oman.

		Honeywell to control Egyptian fertilizer plant - 03/17/09 Equipment includes an Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS), safety systems, and Foundation fieldbus technology.

		Honeywell to control biotech manufacturing processes - 03/12/09 Shire Human Genetic Therapies will use Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS), Experion Batch Manager, wireless network and Uniformance Process Historian Database.

		Honeywell introduces energy estimator for economizers - 03/10/09 The economizer savings tool helps contractors who want to show customers how making improvements to their buildings can save energy.

		Honeywell introduces Hall-effect miniature position sensors - 03/09/09 Tiny SS361RT and SS461R sensors can be used for industrial applications such as speed and RPM sensing, tachometer, flow-rate sensing, valve/damper position, brushless dc motors, and more.

		Honeywell to revamp operations at Nordic power plant - 03/04/09 Systems to be installed at a 1,000 megawatt power plant operated by Fortum include Experion Process Knowledge System, Safety Manager, and UniSim Operator Training System.

		Honeywell releases Experion LS distributed control system - 02/09/09 Experion LS manages continuous process control applications and optimizes batch and sequence-oriented applications typically found at specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical, food and beverage and consumer goods producers.

		Honeywell appoints Norman Gilsdorf president of Process Solutions Business - 01/09/09 Gilsdorf was formerly vice president and general manager of the Process Solutions business in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He replaces Jack Bolick, who retired from Honeywell.

		Honeywell to supply process simulation solutions to Casale Group - 12/30/08 Casale Group will use UniSim Design Suite in the design of new chemical facilities around the world.

		Honeywell offers TUV Rheinland security training - 12/23/08 Through the TÜV Security Professional Manager training course, plant personnel can gain a better understanding of best practices that can help make their plants more secure.

		Honeywell introduces Advanced Energy Solutions for industrial power generators - 12/16/08 Advanced Energy Solutions allows industrial power and cogeneration plants to balance electricity generation demands with efficiency and regulatory constraints.

		Honeywell publishes Fire Alarm Cable guide - 12/10/08 Fire Alarm Cable Conversion Guide focuses on specification needs of the various cables including gauge sizes, shielding configurations and jacketing materials.

		Honeywell software helps Hungarian universities teach process control - 12/10/08 The University of Pannonia and Budapest University of Technology and use Honeywell software to help students in the areas of process simulation and management.

		Honeywell to control Biofuel demonstration plant in Finland - 12/02/08 NSE Biofuels will use Honeywell’s Experion Process Knowledge System and Safety Manager platform at its biofuels research facility in Varkaus, Finland.

		Honeywell Experion achieves Achilles Level 1 certification - 11/24/08 Wurldtech awarded Honeywell’s Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) C300 Process Controller Achilles Level 1 Cyber-Security Certification.

		Honeywell to help protect Woodside's LNG plant - 11/03/08 Honeywell will protect Woodside’s Pluto onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant with a sophisticated industrial security system.

		Honeywell announces winners of student competition - 10/28/08 Winners include Anne Muller from University of Dresden, Germany, and Mohamed Abdul Galeel Salih Mohamed and Mohamad Tamer Nader Chaklab from the Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi.

		Honeywell to control Russian paper mill - 10/27/08 Honeywell will supply Experion and DaVinci Quality Control systems to Vaahto Pulp & Paper Machinery for the first light weight coated (LWC) paper plant in Russia.

		Honeywell starts Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Automation College - 10/27/08 The college provides process professionals with tailored courses on maintaining a safe, reliable and efficient plant.

		Honeywell introduces XNX universal gas transmitter - 10/20/08 XNX and its supporting sensing technologies can detect virtually all gases used in the oil and gas industry with a single platform.

		Honeywell introduces RPN Series rotary position sensors - 10/14/08 RPN Series sensors use solid state Hall-effect technology, providing non-contact operation, enhancing service life and reducing wear-out mechanisms.

		Honeywell to install safety system at Danish oil facility - 10/01/08 Honeywell's Safety Manager will be installed at DONG Oil Pipe's facility in West Jylland, Denmark.

		Honeywell to be systems integrator for Kuwaiti Oil & Gas Project - 09/11/08 Honeywell will provide the main process automation, safety and operator training systems for the plant and integrate its technology with existing third-party systems.

		Honeywell to control Borregaard Chemical factory in Norway - 09/03/08 Honeywell will supply an Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) at Borregaard's Ethanol, Lignin and Vanillin (ELV) production sites in Norway.

		Honeywell to upgrade controls at Australian alumina plant - 09/03/08 Honeywell will expand the plant’s existing DCS, add a UniSim operator training simulator, and improve plant security.

		Honeywell introduces GSX Series explosion-proof safety switch - 08/12/08 The GSX Series combines the GSS MICRO SWITCH global limit safety product with an explosion-proof housing from Honeywell’s LSX and BX product lines.

		Honeywell signs agreement with China Petroleum Planning and Engineering Institute - 07/31/08 Honeywell and CPPEI will establish an Experimental Center, Operation and Maintenance Support Center, and Training Center.

		Honeywell to supply controls for solar panel material plant - 07/30/08 Honeywell will install Experion process and safety systems for a new Hoku Materials plant to produce polysilicon, a key material needed to produce solar panels.

		Honeywell honors two of its distributors - 07/22/08 Honeywell's Process Solutions business recognized industrial control providers Wilson-Mohr and AC Controls Company Inc. as its 2007 Distributors of the Year.

		Honeywell extends GKM series safety switches - 07/15/08 Additions include two pre-assembled connectors allowing for daisy-chain connection from switch to switch.

		Honeywell honored by Chinese Automation Association - 07/10/08 Honeywell was honored by the Chinese Association of Automation as one of 2007's “Best 10 Automation Enterprises”

		Honeywell enhances Experion for safety - 06/23/08 Enhancements allow plant operators to carefully coordinate process control, safety shutdown and fire and gas mitigation steps.

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