SHANGHAI, China, July 2, 2007 – UTC Fire & Security announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Shanghai KEN E.L.V System Engineering Co., Ltd. ( Shanghai KEN).  UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
 
Shanghai KEN installs and maintains   fire protection and electronic security systems throughout China.  Key customers include the Shanghai Mass Rail Transport authority and developers engaged in large infrastructure and commercial building projects.

“Shanghai KEN has an experienced team of employees and an outstanding service reputation that will complement UTC Fire & Security's existing Chubb and Kidde brands, which have both operated in China for many years.  This partnership will position UTC Fire & Security to provide new product offerings, as well as enhanced levels of service to our local customers,” said Paul Winnowski, President of UTC Fire & Security Asia.

Based regionally in Shanghai, UTC Fire & Security has more than 6,500 employees and operates out of 13 locations throughout greater China including;   Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macau.

UTC Fire & Security provides fire safety and security solutions to more than one million customers around the world.  Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp., which provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide. United Technologies Corp. ranks 43rd on the U.S. Fortune 500 list and has a long and distinguished history in China.


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