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2007 Press Archive Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec December UTC Fire & Security Completes Acquisition of Initial Electronic Security in France FARMINGTON, Conn., December 27, 2007 – UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), has completed its purchase of Rentokil Initial’s Electronic Security business unit in France, Initial Sécurité Holdings SAS, also known as Initial Delta. More UTC Fire & Security Acquires Additional Share of GST Holdings Limited BEIJING, China, December 21, 2007 – UTC Fire & Security announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire an additional 3.3% share of GST Holdings Limited, which, with regulatory clearance, will bring the company’s total ownership to approximately 29%. UTC Fire & Security is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) business unit. More UTC Fire & Security to Acquire Invensys’ FireX Safety Division FARMINGTON, Conn., December 21, 2007 – UTC Fire & Security announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the FireX Safety Division of Invensys plc for cash consideration of $44 million, subject to customary closing conditions. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). More UTC Fire & Security Acquires Larger Share of GST Holdings Limited BEIJING, China, December 20, 2007 – UTC Fire & Security announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire an additional 7.0% share of GST Holdings Limited, bringing the company’s total ownership to 25.8%. The transaction is subject to regulatory clearance. More Chubb Launches New Fire Detection System SYDNEY, December 17, 2007 – The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) is taking action to prepare for this summer’s serious fire threat by launching the nation’s first trial of ForestVu, an advanced digital video smoke detection system from Chubb Fire Safety. More Chubb Launches Free Fire Safety Guide SYDNEY, December 11, 2007 – Chubb Fire Safety has launched a new fire preparedness guide entitled, “Fire Safety for All: Be Prepared,” to educate consumers on the steps they can take to prepare their homes and families against the threat of fire. More Elite Guards Provide Security for Hong Kong Golf Open HONG KONG, December 11, 2007 – Guardforce recently provided a team of 20 elite Gurkha security personnel to help secure this year’s Hong Kong Golf Open, which was held at the Fanling Golf Course. The Hong Kong Golf Open is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in Asia, attracting more than 31,000 attendees and 11 of the world’s top golfers. More Onity Selected to Secure Aruba Marriott Resort OYARZUN, Spain— December 10, 2007 — The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino recently selected the Onity ADVANCE electronic lock system to help secure its 411 guestrooms as part of an ongoing $40 million renovation project. The Aruba Marriott resort was listed among the “World’s Best Places to Stay” by Conde Nast Traveler’s 2006 Gold List. More Top November Major Power Corporations Choose Kidde India MUMBAI, India, November 21, 2007 - Kidde India has received orders from two major power companies - the National Thermal Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NTPC) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited - to supply and design fire protection systems for the companies’ power plants in India. Kidde India is part of UTC Fire & Security, which is a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). More Chubb Canada Secures Major Canadian Port FARMINGTON, Conn., November 21, 2007 - Chubb Canada was recently awarded a major contract by the Saint John Port Authority to install a comprehensive security system to help secure the more than 25 million metric tons of cargo that pass through the Port each year. Located in New Brunswick, the Port of Saint John is the largest seaport in the Province and is recognized for its strategic importance to Canada’s trade and economy. More Kidde Reminds Families that Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week Begins Today SACRAMENTO, CA, November 12, 2007 - California Fire Marshal’s Office and Kidde are reminding families about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) - a poisonous gas that may build up in your home this winter. The organizations are working together during California’s first Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, which begins November 12th. More Onity introduces CodePro Locking Solution for the Vacation Ownership / Property Management Market ATLANTA, November 12, 2007 – Onity announced today the unveiling of CodePro, a revolutionary new PIN code-based electronic locking system, developed to meet the special needs of the vacation ownership and property management sectors of the hospitality industry. Onity will display the new locking solution at this week’s International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS), taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, November 11-13, 2007. More UTC Fire & Security Exhibits at Greenbuild FARMINGTON, Conn., November 7, 2007 – UTC Fire & Security will showcase some of its innovative, environmentally friendly, fire safety and security solutions at this week’s Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, held in Chicago at the new McCormick Place West Building. The conference draws more than 20,000 people from all over the world and offers attendees three days of educational sessions, LEED® workshops, and an exhibit hall packed with 800 booths displaying the newest green building technologies, products, and services. More Top October Lenel Builds Awareness in China, Showcases Key Products ROCHESTER, NY, Oct. 31, 2007 - Lenel recently showcased its flagship integrated security solution, OnGuard, at two events in China, the Global Digital Surveillance Forum in Shanghai and the Urban Security China Exhibition in Beijing. More Chubb China to Secure Nokia Siemens Networks R&D Center SHANGHAI, China, October 23, 2007 - Chubb China was awarded a contract by Nokia Siemens Networks Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd to provide a comprehensive security solution to its new headquarters and adjacent R&D center in Hangzhou. More Chubb Integrates New System for Hong Kong International Airport HONG KONG, October 15, 2007 - Chubb Hong Kong has been awarded a contract to implement a hybrid analogue/digital CCTV system for the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the fifth busiest international passenger and cargo airport in the world. The contract covers installation of the new system, upgrades to the existing CCTV system and the incorporation of a new digital storage system. More Chubb China to Secure Ikea SHANGHAI, October 2, 2007 – Chubb China was selected by IKEA, one of the world’s largest furniture retailers, to supply and install an electronic and physical security system for the company’s fifth store in Shenzhen, China, which is scheduled to open February 2008. More Top September Lenel Partner Pavilion to Showcase Best in Integration Solutions Lenel Systems International announced today that it will present the first-ever OpenAccess Partner Pavilion at ASIS International 2007. More UTC Fire & Security Launches Red Hawk as its Security Services Brand in the U.S. UTC Fire & Security announced today the debut of Red Hawk as its premier security services brand in the U.S. The new company unifies existing Red Hawk, Chubb and ACP Engineering branches, as well as the newly acquired Initial Electronics units in the Midwest, Northeast and Mid Atlantic. More Lenel Releases IdentityDefender® Technology Update Lenel Systems International announced today the commercial availability of a technology update to IdentityDefender. More UTC Fire & Security Opens New Facility in Poland ROPCZYCE, September 12, 2007 - Gloria GmbH, a leading manufacturer of portable fire extinguishers, today announced the opening of a new facility with an initial annual production capacity of 2.4 million extinguishers in Ropczyce, Poland. Gloria is part of UTC Fire & Security, which is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). More UTC Fire & Security Completes Marioff Acquisition FARMINGTON, Conn., September 5, 2007 - UTC Fire & Security has received regulatory approval and completed the acquisition of Finland-based Marioff Corporation Oy, a global provider of water mist fire suppression systems for land and marine applications. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). More Top August Hilton Atlanta Northeast Secures Guest Convenience and Enhances Décor with ADVANCE by Onity™ Locking Solution ATLANTA, GA — AUGUST 24, 2007 — The Hilton Atlanta Northeast, a Dow Hotel Company property, has chosen the ADVANCE by Onity electronic locking solution to secure its guest room doors. ADVANCE, Onity’s new two-piece modular locking system, was recently installed on all 272 guest rooms and suites at the popular Northeast Atlanta property, as well as the pool area and concierge lounge. More Onity Introduces New Intelligent Energy Saver Oyarzun (SPAIN) – 21 August 2007 – Onity today launched Intellity, its latest innovation in energy management solutions for the lodging industry. Intellity is an intelligent energy saving device that reads the magnetic stripe on Onity hotel-specific keycards to identify and differentiate guest and staff keycards, while disconnecting electrical equipment when guests are out of the room. More Chubb Fire Showcases the Future of Fire Detection Technology LONDON, 15 August 2007 - Chubb Fire is showcasing its new Controlmaster 1000 fire detection solution as part of the ‘Schools of the Future’ project led by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). More Detector Launches SIL-2 Certified Fire and Gas Detection System MINNEAPOLIS, August 9, 2007 - Detector Electronics Corporation (Det-Tronics) announced today the release of a fire and gas detection system certified for applications to Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL-2) by the globally-recognized certification agencies Exida and TuV Nord. Detector is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). More Top July Lenel to Showcase Products, Conduct Seminars at AFSE MIAMI, Americas’ Fire & Security Expo, Booth # 1001, July 25, 2007 — Lenel Systems International will showcase its latest generation integrated security management platform including the recently-released OnGuard 2006 technology update (version 5.12.110) at this week’s Americas’ Fire & Security Expo. More UTC Fire & Security Acquires Shanghai KEN E.L.V System Engineering Co., Ltd. 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). More UTC Fire & Security to Acquire Stake in Alba Control Systems Ltd. SHANGHAI, July 2, 2007 – UTC Fire & Security, a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), signed a share purchase agreement today to acquire a stake in India-based Alba Control Systems Ltd, subject to regulatory approvals. More UTC Fire & Security Completes Acquisition of Initial Electronic Security in Netherlands, U.S., U.K. HARTFORD, Conn., July 2, 2007 – UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), has completed its purchase of Rentokil Initial’s Electronic Security business units located in the Netherlands, U.K. and U.S. The acquisition of Initial Electronic Security Group’s (IESG) French business remains conditional upon French regulatory approval. More Top June ADVANCE by Onity Claims Prestigious 2007 Platinum ADEX Award ATLANTA, June 19, 2007 - Onity’s new ADVANCE locking solution has earned a Platinum ADEX Award in the 2007 ADEX Award competition, sponsored by Design Journal Magazine. The ADEX Platinum Award, the competition's highest honor, recognized the ADVANCE lock for its revolutionary modular design and unique ergonomic features. More Lenel Delivers Security Innovations Using Microsoft .NET 3.0 ROCHESTER, NY, June 19, 2007 - Lenel recently announced that its innovative IdentityDefender identity management system will soon incorporate additional software to automate the steps associated with issuing secure IDs to employees. The software, Microsoft’s .NET 3.0 Windows Workflow Foundation, will increase productivity and enhance processing accuracy. More Kidde Launches New AEGIS Fire Panel ASHLAND, MA, June 18, 2007 - Kidde Fire Systems recently launched a new, single hazard fire extinguishing and agent releasing control panel, called the Kidde AEGIS. An ideal choice for protecting valuable commercial and industrial assets including; server rooms, process control rooms, data processing areas, cabinets, turbines, machines and warehouses, the new AEGIS panel offers customers increased functionality and value. More Chubb Fire Builds on Success with Thames Water LONDON, UK, June 11, 2007: Chubb Fire, the UK’s leading fire specialist, has confirmed its commitment to Thames Water with a two-year extension of its contract to install new fire systems, refurbish and upgrade current systems and service fire alarm, smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting and extinguishers. More Chubb Fire Selected to Provide Alarms to Spirit Group LONDON, UK, June 1, 2007 - Chubb Fire has been awarded a contract to install fire alarms at 616 new sites for Spirit Group, the managed division of Punch Taverns, the UK’s leading Pub Company with over 8,400 pubs nationwide. Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). More Onity Announces New Customer-Driven Electronic Locking System for Education Market ATLANTA, June 1, 2007 - Onity, a leading global provider of electronic facility control solutions, announced today the launch of Integra 5, a new electronic locking system for colleges and universities. More Top May Kidde Donates CO Alarms to Florida Fire Dept. FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, May 16, 2007— Kidde, the world’s largest manufacturer of fire safety products, announced today that in partnership with local nonprofit organization, Janelle’s Wishing Well, the company will donate 300 carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to the Miami-Dade Fire Department. More FDNY Honors UTC Fire & Security President FARMINGTON, Conn., May 16, 2007 – The FDNY Foundation presented its annual Fire Commissioner’s Humanitarian Award to UTC Fire & Security President William Brown yesterday during a gala dinner held at the New York Hilton. The award recognizes the distinguished fire safety heritage of Kidde, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. More UTC Fire & Security to Acquire Finland’s Marioff Corp. Oy FARMINGTON, Conn., May 14, 2007 – UTC Fire & Security, a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), announced today an agreement to acquire Finland-based Marioff Corporation Oy, a global provider of water mist fire suppression systems for land and marine applications. The purchase price is €250 million plus net cash of €16 million. More Top Insurer Chooses Chubb QUEBEC, Canada, May 2, 2007 - Desjardins General Insurance Group (DGIG), a leading direct property and casualty insurer in Canada, has awarded Chubb a multi-million-dollar five-year contract to install, service and monitor security systems for thousands of policyholders in Québec who subscribe to the Desjardins Teleprevention/Telewarn program. More Angus Fire Supports Nigerian Fire Service OXFORDSHIRE, U.K., May 1, 2007 – Angus Fire recently donated fire hose and fire fighting foam to the Nigerian Fire Service as part of a Fire Aid package to enhance the Lagos Fire Service’s operational capability. More Top April Chubb Fire Wins Award for its Commitment to the Environment LONDON, England, April 17, 2007 - Chubb Fire has won a Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE) Award. Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). More Press Releases Press Releases Description More Kidde Fire Trainers Chosen as Experts for U.S. Navy’s Battle Stations 21 GRAND RAPIDS, Ill., April 4, 2007 ─ Kidde Fire Trainers was selected by the U.S. Navy to supply and install four Structural FIRETRAINER® T-1000 Live Fire Training Simulators at the Navy’s Recruit Training Command Center in Great Lakes, Illinois. More UTC Fire & Security Displays Latest Fire Safety Solutions for Oil and Petrochemical Industries BEIJING, China, April 3, 2007  UTC Fire & Security, a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) will showcase its high hazard fire protection technologies and innovative fire safety solutions at the 7th China International Petroleum & Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition from April 3-5, 2007 in Beijing. More Det-Tronics Exhibits Latest CCCF Certified Products BEIJING, China, April 3, 2007 – Detector Electronics, a manufacturer of flame and gas detectors and fire and gas detection systems, will feature its CCCF-approved products at the 7th China International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition (CIPPE) during April 3-5, 2007. More Top March UTC to acquire Initial Electronic Security Group, divest guarding businesses in U.K., Australia United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), today announced an offer to purchase Rentokil Initial’s Initial Electronic Security Group (IESG) for a purchase price of £595 million ($1.16 billion). More Verex Debuts MONITOR xL in the UK LAS VEGAS, ISC West, Booth # 17101, March 28, 2007 - Verex Technology announced today that its latest generation integrated security management system, MONITOR xL, is now available in the U.K. Based in Canada, Verex is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). More Lenel Introduces Full Line of Color IP Digital Cameras LAS VEGAS, ISC West, Booth # 15087, March 28, 2007 — Lenel Systems International announced today the introduction of a Lenel-branded line of IP cameras that offers high video quality and network performance at competitive prices. More Lenel Announces New Opportunities Available Through Alliance Program LAS VEGAS, ISC West, Booth # 15087, March 28, 2007 — Lenel Systems International announced changes today to the company’s OnGuard OpenAccess™ Alliance Program that will provide new opportunities for program members. More Lenel Unveils Prepackaged Intelligent Video Solutions Lenel Systems International announced today the introduction of seven virtually calibration-free software solutions to address some of the most common video surveillance situations. The new software provides a simplified user interface and will make implementation easier to manage by bundling a number of Lenel’s video analysis algorithms together and preconfiguring them. More Lenel Introduces Intelligent Dual Reader Controller LAS VEGAS, ISC West, Booth # 15087, March 28, 2007 — Lenel Systems International announced today the debut of the Lenel Intelligent Dual Reader Controller (LNL-2220), which combines an advanced, network-enabled intelligent system controller with a full-featured, two-door reader interface module. More Lenel Expands Global Facility Infrastructure LAS VEGAS, ISC West, Booth # 15087, March 28, 2007 — Lenel Systems International announced today that it is making a number of facility infrastructure enhancements to support its growing operational needs worldwide. More Lenel Receives STAR Supplier Award from Lockheed Martin LAS VEGAS, ISC West, Booth # 15087, March 28, 2007 — Lenel Systems International announced today that it has received a STAR Supplier Award from Lockheed Martin. Lenel was recognized for providing innovative critical infrastructure protection solutions. More VEREX partners with Ikegami Verex Technology announced today a strategic partnership with Ikegami Electronics Inc. to integrate Ikegami’s new IP JPEG2000 compression cameras and encoders with Verex’s NetVision line of DVRs. Verex is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp More Verex launches new version of NetVision VEREX Technology released a new version of its popular NetVision DVR platform today. Upgrades include the addition of high performance video encoding hardware and an innovative data review function that provides quicker search capabilities based on three playback modes. More VEREX Launches New Products at ISC West 2007 VEREX, part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), announced today the release of the following products; More East of England Ambulance Service Verex Technology announced today that it has completed extensive upgrades to the East of England Ambulance Service’s integrated security management system. More Kidde Receives Top Industry Honor BEAUMONT, Texas, March 27, 2007  Kidde Fire Fighting announced today its receipt of the prestigious Red Adair Award, given once a year to a company or individual who has made significant contributions to industrial fire fighting. More UTC Fire & Security Acquires U.K.’s Largest Independent Fixed Fire Protection Business UTC Fire & Security, the global fire safety and security services business unit of United Technologies Corp.), today announced it has acquired the privately held, U.K. based SFS Fire Services Limited. More Chubb Sécurité Selected by Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Chubb Sécurité announced today its selection by the brand new luxury Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière to provide a fully integrated Internet protocol (IP) based security solution. Located at the heart of the 8th district in Paris, on the corner of the Champs-Elysées and the Avenue George V, the Hôtel Fouquet occupies a landmark building and attracts an international clientele. More Best Western International Hotel Chain Endorses Onity as Direct Order Supplier Onity announced today its endorsement as a Direct Order Supplier to Best Western International, Inc., the world’s largest hotel chain. The two industry-leading companies signed a four-year agreement that allows approximately 2,400 Best Western properties in North America to take advantage of Onity’s extensive line of facility management technologies including electronic locking solutions, in-room safes and energy management systems. More Top February Onity Signs Preferred Supplier Agreement With Marriott International Onity announced today its selection by Marriott International as a preferred supplier of electronic locking solutions to Marriott’s properties around the world. The agreement includes properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, and extends through the end of 2008. More Chubb Sécurité Launches Plenitude 1230, An Ozone-Safe Fire Protection System Chubb Sécurité announced today the launch of Plenitude 1230, a new fire extinguishment system that combines 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid – an environmentally safe, non-toxic material – with Chubb Sécurité’s delivery technology. More Chubb Sécurité Launches Full Range of Extinguishing Electric Controls and Timing Devices (ECTD) Chubb Sécurité announced today the launch of UTEX, a new product line of integrated fire detection and automatic extinguishing panels and control systems capable of managing up to 10 fire extinction zones. Certified in compliance with European standards EN54/2 and EN 54/5 for detection, and EN 12094 for extinguishing, UTEX can be used in both modular and centralized installations. More Angus Fire Endorses EuropAid Initiative At Fire Industry Conference In a presentation at this month’s Fire Across Europe Symposium, Angus Fire endorsed the creation of a unified fire fighting approach as critical to responding effectively to major incidents. The initiative, known as EuropAid was first proposed by European Commissioner Michel Barnier. More Chubb Security Helps Keep Area Prisons Secure ACP, part of Chubb Security Americas and Red Hawk Industries, announced today it has won a contract from the Rhode Island Department of Corrections to provide a fully integrated, Internet protocol (IP) based video surveillance solution for the maximum security facility in Cranston, R.I. More SIDES Wins First Order in Russia SIDES, a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, announced today its selection by Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport to provide four specialist rapid intervention firefighting trucks. The vehicles (ARFF type VMA112M) will provide runway protection, aircraft firefighting capability, and foam laying capacity for emergency crash landing response. More Top January Lenel Certifies inFRONT’s TimeSentry for Use with OnGuard System inFRONT announced today that it has received Lenel certification for TimeSentry, a personnel time and attendance tracking application, for use with Lenel’s OnGuard security platform. The certification means inFRONT is now a member of the OnGuard OpenAccess Alliance Program and that TimeSentry will be available to OnGuard users exclusively through Lenel certified resellers supported by inFRONT's Technical Services division. More Kidde Protects Innovative University Campus Innovative fire fighting technology from Kidde Fire Protection Services is proving its mettle at the University of Nottingham, Britain’s University of the Year, protecting the prestigious Jubilee Campus buildings from the dangers of fire. More Angus Fire Releases New “Demystifying LNG” DVD Angus Fire has released a new DVD entitled “Demystifying LNG” that features the latest developments in fire fighting foam technology for Liquefied Natural Gas. Angus Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). More VEREX Selected to Protect Area Bank Verex Technology announced today its selection to provide an integrated security solution for Severn Savings Bank’s Annapolis, MD. branch. Verex Technology is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). More Top