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2010 Press Archive Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec December UTC Fire & Security Breaks Ground on Fire Innovation & Test Center; Increases Engineering Presence in Florida West Palm Beach, FL., Dec. 17, 2010 – UTC Fire & Security broke ground in West Palm Beach yesterday on a 15,000 sq. ft. Fire Innovation & Test (FIT) Center that will integrate testing, engineering and customer demonstration capabilities into one state-of-the-art facility, enabling the delivery of leading technologies and cost effective solutions to UTC Fire & Security’s customers around the world. Read more >> Top November UTC Fire & Security Announces New UAE Joint Venture Dubai, UAE - Nov. 10, 2010 - UTC Fire & Security announced today it has created a joint venture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with Muneer Ahmad Al-Sheikh Mohammed Sharif Al Olama of Zener Group. The joint venture – Zener Fire and Security LLC – was recognized with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by the shareholders and local officials. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Read more >> UTC Fire & Security Highlights SIL2-Certified Products for the Petroleum Industry at ADIPEC 2010 Abu Dhabi, UAE - Nov. 1, 2010 - UTC Fire & Security’s broad portfolio of products respond to the needs of the petrochemical, oil and gas (POG) industry by providing SIL2-certified systems, ideal for fire detection and suppression in the POG environment. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Read more >> Kidde’s Big Flow Answers the Call for Large-Scale Fire Emergencies; UTC Fire & Security highlights solutions for the petroleum industry at ADIPEC 2010 Abu Dhabi, UAE — Nov. 1, 2010 — Kidde Fire Fighting’s Big Flow™ mobile fire fighting systems use specialized pumping equipment that enable flows from 5,000 to 12,000 gallons per minute via ultra-large diameter hose and are capable of throwing foam up to 500 feet (152 meters) in distance and at 125 feet (38 meters) in height – a fire fighting solution that can be ideal for the variable risks of the petrochemical, oil and gas (POG) industry. Kidde is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Read more >> Top October Interlogix Features Complete IP Solution and Simon XT Communication Modules at ASIS BRADENTON, Fla. - Oct. 12, 2010 - Interlogix, a leader in security and life safety solutions for both residential and small- to medium-sized commercial enterprises, is featuring several recently-released products and IP solutions at ASIS 2010 in Dallas. Interlogix is a security products business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Read more >> Lenel Announces New Integrated Security Controller ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Oct. 12, 2010 – Lenel Systems International, a leading provider of enterprise software and integrated systems for corporate and government security customers, announces the launch of the new Security Series Hardware featuring an integrated controller that delivers intrusion detection combined with central station connectivity and access control. Lenel is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp (NYSE:UTX). Read more >> UTC Fire & Security Reintroduces Interlogix for Security and Life Safety Business BRADENTON, Fla. - October 6, 2010 - UTC Fire & Security has announced the reintroduction of the Interlogix name for its security and life safety business. Interlogix will target residential and small- to medium-sized commercial enterprises by offering a comprehensive product portfolio that includes intrusion, video surveillance, fire & life safety, access control, and transmission systems. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Read more >> UTC Fire & Security Revamps its Global Security Products Business Interlogix, Lenel, Supra and Onity Announced BRADENTON, Fla. – October 5, 2010 – In line with its commitment to delivering best in class security products that customers can depend on, UTC Fire & Security announced today that it will offer its comprehensive range of security products through four primary brands - Interlogix, Lenel, Supra and Onity. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp (NYSE:UTX). Read more >> Onity® ADVANCE™ RFID Electronic Locking Solution Chosen for Award Winning Santa Barbara Ramada Limited Upgrade ATLANTA – October 05, 2010 - Onity recently completed installation of the ADVANCE RFID electronic locks at the Ramada Limited hotel located in Santa Barbara, Calif., bordering the coastal foothills of the Santa Ynez mountains. Read more >> Top September Edwards Kicks off Multi-city Road Show Highlighting Fire and Life Safety Products ORLANDO, Fla., September 14, 2010 - Edwards, an established fire detection and alarm leader with a reputation for product excellence and technology innovations, kicks off a 10-city road show in Orlando with a seminar highlighting the latest in fire and life safety products. Edwards is a fire detection and alarm business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Read more >> India Innovation & Engineering Center to Contribute to Global Fire & Security Leader’s Growth HYDERABAD, India, September 14, 2010 – To meet the growing demand for innovative fire and security products in India’s important infrastructure, commercial buildings and energy industries, UTC Fire & Security has announced the opening of a new Hyderabad-based India Innovation & Engineering Center. Read more >> UTC Fire & Security Innovation Center to Deliver State-of-the-Art Fire Safety Solutions Farmington, Conn., Sept. 1, 2010 - UTC Fire & Security announced that it will break ground on a new Fire Innovation Test Center in Florida in December, and said that the state-of-the-art facility will strengthen the company’s ability to design and deliver industry-leading fire safety solutions that meet customer’s needs. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Read more >> Top August Marioff Demonstrates HI-FOG® Benefits for Residential Applications Northbrook, IL, Aug. 27, 2010 – UTC Fire & Security this week showcased the capabilities of its HI-FOG® water mist fire protection system to fire officials and other industry leaders from around the country during a fire test demonstration at the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) facility. Read more >> Supra Enables Real Estate Agents to Obtain Listing Keys using their iPhone; iPhone immediately reports when a house is shown, benefiting listing agents and home sellers Salem, Oregon – August 18, 2010 – Supra announced today that it has begun shipping its eKEY™ solution for the iPhone, enabling real estate agents to obtain house keys for listings with their iPhones. Read more >> Top July Federal Bill Would Ensure Quality Protection for Americans from the "Silent Killer"; Act Builds on Momentum of States to Pass Laws Requiring CO alarms Mebane, NC, July 29, 2010 - Approximately every nine minutes, a fire department in the U.S. responds to a residential carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Now, the U.S. House of Representatives has taken a major step to expand protection by passing the “Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act.” Read more >> Onity® Launches New e-Commerce Site ATLANTA – July 15, 2010 – Onity announced today the launch of their new e-commerce website, www.onitystore.com. The new website provides current North America Onity customers a way to place orders easily online at any time. Onity, one of the world’s leading providers of electronic locking solutions, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Read more >> Hong Kong Chubb Fire Safety to Provide Fire Protection to New Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal Hong Kong, July 12, 2010 – Hong Kong Chubb Fire Safety has been awarded a $23.4 million contract from Cathay Pacific Services Limited for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of an integrated fire system at the Chek Lap Kok Airport. Read more >> Top June UTC Fire & Security Recognized for Innovative Residential Automation System Farmington, CT, June 24, 2010 – UTC Fire & Security’s Global Security Products business has been honored with the ESX Expo Maximum Impact Award for its new Simon XT Two-Way Talking Touch Screen, which provides wireless control of security panels, lighting and thermostatic control devices. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Read more >> Chubb Security Personnel Wins International Safety Award London, U.K., June 24, 2010 - Chubb Security Personnel was honoured with a 2010 International Health & Safety Award from the British Safety Council, to recognize the company’s commitment to improving workplace health and safety. Chubb Security Personnel, a leader in the UK manned guarding industry, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NSYSE: UTX). Read more >> UTC Fire & Security Companies Exhibit at Interschutz 2010 & NFPA Conference & Expo For information on selected products exhibited at Interschutz, please click on the releases below: Read more >> UTC Fire & Security Companies Exhibit at Key Fire Trade Shows FARMINGTON, Conn., June 11, 2010 – UTC Fire & Security exhibited a broad range of product innovations that target the marine, commercial, industrial and municipal segments at two of the industry’s most important trade shows in Europe and North America this week. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Read more >> Lenel Introduces OnGuard 2010, Highlighted by New Hardware Integration ROCHESTER, NY. June 3, 2010 - Lenel Systems International today launches OnGuard 2010, the latest release of the industry defining security management platform. Read more >> Top May Marioff Demonstrates HI-FOG® Capabilities at Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 27, 2010 - Marioff showcased the capabilities of its HI-FOG® water mist fire protection system during a demonstration at the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute. Read more >> FDNY Foundation Honors United Technologies Chairman & CEO Louis Chênevert HARTFORD, Conn., May 19, 2010 -- The FDNY Foundation has presented its annual Fire Commissioner’s Humanitarian Award to United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) Chairman & CEO Louis Chênevert in recognition of the company’s generous and longtime support for fire prevention and public safety in New York City. Read more >> Edwards Company Name to be Associated with UTC Fire & Security’s Detection and Alarm Business Farmington, Conn., May 7, 2010 – UTC Fire & Security has introduced Edwards as the company name for its fire detection and alarm business, which encompasses fire alarm panels and systems, mass notification products, life safety, and communication systems. Dating back to 1872, the Edwards name represents a legacy of innovation in the fire alarm business. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Read more >> Top April Lenel’s Mobile Monitoring Application For BlackBerry® Smartphones Announced as Award Finalist at WES 2010 ORLANDO, FL. – April 27, 2010 -Lenel Systems International, Inc. today announced that its Mobile Monitoring Application for BlackBerry® smartphones has been presented a Wireless Leadership Award at the WES 2010. Read more >> Top March Onity’s CodePro Electronic Locking System Makes Inroads into Latin America with Installation at Mexican Development Bank ATLANTA – March 3, 2010 - Onity announced today that the CodePro™ revolutionary PIN code-based electronic locking system, has been selected to secure the commercial banking facilities for a development bank in the Mexican Republic. Read more >> United Technologies Closes on GE Security Acquisition HARTFORD, Conn., March 1, 2010 - United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) announced today it closed on its agreement to purchase the GE Security business from GE (NYSE: GE). Read more >> Top February William M. Brown Named Honorary Battalion Chief of the FDNY February 11, 2010 - William M. Brown, President UTC Fire & Security, has been named an Honorary Battalion Chief for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). At a ceremony February 9 at FDNY headquarters, Mr. Brown became the first honorary chief named by newly appointed Commissioner Salvatore Cassano. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Read more >> Top January Det-Tronics Fire and Gas Detection/Releasing System Obtains US Coast Guard and Lloyd’s Marine Approvals MINNEAPOLIS, MN, January 26, 2010 - Detector Electronics Corporation (Det-Tronics) has announced that its Eagle Quantum Premier (EQP) system has received Type-Approval from Lloyd’s Register and from the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Read more >> UTC Fire & Security Seizes Opportunities in Middle East DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, January 17, 2010 - UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is expanding its presence in the Middle East, where rich oil and gas reserves, power generation, and new construction are providing significant opportunities. Read more >> Marriott Adds HI-FOG® to its Fire Protection Standards Vantaa, Finland, January 13, 2010 - The HI-FOG® Water Mist Fire Protection System from Marioff Corporation Oy became the first water mist technology to meet Marriott International, Inc.’s Fire Protection and Life Safety Design Standards. Read more >> Top