SHANGHAI, March 20, 2008 – Shanghai KEN E.L.V. System Engineering Co., Ltd. (Shanghai KEN) was recently awarded a contract by the Shanghai Subway Line 7 Development Company to provide fire safety and security systems for the new subway Line 7 and its northern extension into Shanghai, China. The contract covers design, supply and installation of fire detection, fire alarm and access control systems for a total of 33 stations, control rooms and two parking lots. Shanghai KEN is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

This is Shanghai KEN’s second recent subway project win, as they were also selected to upgrade the building automation systems for Shanghai Line 1 in 2007.

“We’re honored to help secure Shanghai’s major transportation infrastructure,” said Ni Yaozhang, General Manager of Shanghai KEN, “Our team is dedicated to providing professional services and consistently delivering state-of-the-art fire safety and security products and solutions that ensure the safety of both people and the community.”

Shanghai is the largest city in China with a population of more than 20 million. The city launched its first subway line in 1995 and has been continuously expanding its subway systems since in order to keep pace with its surging population.

The 35km Line 7 is expected to be completed by September 2009 and will be utilized as a major public transportation vehicle for the World Expo in 2010. It is estimated that Line 7 will reach a daily capacity of over 120,000 passengers during the Expo.

Shanghai KEN installs and maintains fire protection and electronic security systems throughout China with proven expertise in large infrastructure and commercial building projects.  Shanghai KEN is part of UTC Fire & Security, a global provider of fire safety and security solutions to more than one million customers. Headquartered in Farmington, 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.  For more information, please visit www.utcfireandsecurity.com.

Contact:

Kimberly Reidy
860-965-4378
Kimberly.reidy@fs.utc.com