Honeywell International is a technology and manufacturing company that offers aerospace products and sensing and security solutions for buildings and homes to clients worldwide. Incorporated in 1985, the company also specializes in automotive products, specialty chemicals and electronics. Its division, Honeywell Aerospace, is a provider of integrated avionics and engines for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and space and airport operations and has annual sales of more than $11 billion. Through Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions, the company monitors and control processes to improve the productivity of complex industrial plants. Honeywell International also operates an over $5 billion specialty group, Honeywell Specialty Materials, which provides specialty films and additives and technologies for petroleum refining processes. The company s transportation systems segment is a manufacturer of engine boosting systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Honeywell International maintains a work force of nearly 128,000 employees and offers products under the Aclar, Ademco, Autolite, Bendix, Enovate and Fire-Lite brands.