Honeywell Creates TheOptimizedPlant.com to Help Manufacturers Succeed in a Tough Economy


New Web Site Focuses on Strategies to Reduce Costs and Maximize Production

PHOENIX, March 26, 2009 - Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today launched TheOptimizedPlant.com, a Web site that delivers ideas, information and tools to help manufacturers maximize plant performance and get the most out of existing assets.

The site focuses on four key strategies: reducing maintenance costs, reducing risk and improving cash flow, implementing high-ROI solutions and driving down operational costs. It includes a variety of tools including videos, podcasts, white papers, case studies and informational web seminars, all of which offer practical advice for deriving faster returns during these lean times.

"Over the past few years, manufacturers have been feeling pressure to push production to the limits, but now they're under intense scrutiny to cut costs while maintaining production," said Harsh Chitale, vice president of marketing and global strategy for Honeywell Process Solutions. "With the current economic situation, it's more important than ever for manufacturers to operate efficiently, and our customers are increasingly asking for advice on how to do that. TheOptimizedPlant.com is one tool we're offering to provide easy access to this information."

The site features tips on extending the life of current assets, improving product quality, using certified recycled parts to reduce maintenance costs, installing applications to reduce energy consumption, implementing cost-effective migration strategies, reducing raw materials costs, optimizing existing advanced applications, and complying with regulations.

In addition to TheOptimizedPlant.com, please visit www.honeywell.com/ps for more information regarding Honeywell solutions that help manufacturers enhance safety, reliability and efficiency for improved business performance.

Honeywell International is a $37 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com. Honeywell Process Solutions is part of Honeywell's Automation and Control Solutions group, a global leader in providing product and service solutions that improve efficiency and profitability, support regulatory compliance, and maintain safe, comfortable environments in homes, buildings and industry. For more information about Process Solutions, access www.honeywell.com/ps.

Contact:
Jake Saylor
602-313-4054
jake.saylor@honeywell.com

Andres Ybarra
952-346-6314
aybarra@webershandwick.com

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