honeywell

Honeywell International Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate that develops and manufactures technologies and services for aerospace, building technologies, performance materials and technologies, and safety and productivity solutions. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and conducts business worldwide through its four reportable segments and various subsidiaries.

The company traces its roots to the early 20th century. It began as the Honeywell Heating Specialty Company, founded in 1906 by Mark C. Honeywell, who developed a thermostatic control for gas furnaces. Over the decades it expanded through product innovations and acquisitions. In 1999, Honeywell merged with AlliedSignal to form the current Honeywell International Inc.

Honeywell operates through four main business segments. Aerospace provides aircraft engines, avionics, and integrated systems for commercial, defense, and space markets. Building Technologies offers building automation, controls, fire safety, and security systems. Performance Materials and Technologies develops specialty chemicals, materials, and processing technologies for varied industries. Safety and Productivity Solutions supplies sensing, automation, personal protective equipment, software, and related services to improve efficiency and safety.

The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HON. It maintains a global manufacturing and research footprint and emphasizes innovation across its markets, with a focus on safety, efficiency, energy management, and digital transformation in industrial applications.