HONEYWELL TAPS GENERAL SIGNAL FOR WORLDWIDE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS.MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 1995-- Honeywell In 1927, the Minneapolis Honeywell Regulator Company was formed as a merger of Alfred Butz' temperature control company (1885) and Mark Honeywell's water heater company (1906). In 1957, Honeywell, along with Ratheon, introduced one of the first computers in the U.S., the Datamatic 1000. Home and Building Control announced today it has signed a contract with General Signal Corporation's GS Building Systems Corp. for a line of Honeywell exclusive differentiated, private-label fire detection systems for the company's building systems customers. The systems, to be developed by General Signal's Edwards Systems Technology (EST EST electroshock therapy. EST abbr. electroshock therapy ) division, will be used in applications that require standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. fire detection solutions as well as integration with Honeywell's building management systems. EST is a leading North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. supplier of state-of-the-art, sophisticated fire detection systems. "Honeywell is strongly committed to providing our customers with building management systems on a worldwide basis," said Brian McGourty, president of Honeywell Home and Building Control. "Key elements of these building management solutions are fire detection and fire management systems. In addition, this is a growth industry fueled by: 1) continued legislation mandating life-safety solutions in both new and existing buildings; 2) the need to reduce false alarms; 3) assisting building owners in providing a safe and secure environment to employees; and 4) explosive growth in construction in developing countries." "We chose EST because it offers the best technology and flexibility to meet Honeywell's diverse needs," said Richard Grimes Grimes is a surname, that is believed to be of a Scandinavian decent and may refer to
Timothy J. Mellen, president of GS Building Systems, noted, "Our alliance joins EST's fire alarm product development and manufacturing capabilities with Honeywell's expertise in building systems integration and its worldwide distribution network and will allow both companies to maximize opportunities for fire product and building systems sales around the world." Honeywell Home and Building Control provides products and services to create efficient, safe, comfortable environments. The business offers controls for heating, ventilating ventilating Natural or mechanically induced movement of fresh air into or through an enclosed space. The hazards of poor ventilation were not clearly understood until the early 20th century. Expired air may be laden with odors, heat, gases, or dust. , humidification Humidification The process of increasing the water-vapor content (humidity) of a gas. This process and its reverse operation, dehumidification, are important steps in air conditioning for human comfort and in many industrial operations. and air-conditioning equipment; security and fire alarm systems; home automation systems; energy efficient lighting controls; and building management systems and services. Honeywell is a global controls company providing products, systems and services that increase comfort, environmental protection, energy conservation, productivity and safety in homes and buildings, industry, and aviation and space. The company employs 50,000 people in 95 countries on six continents Six Continents is a large retail PLC in UK which split into Six Continents Retail known as Mitchells and Butlers plc. The hotels and soft drinks business of Six Continents PLC is now known as InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. , and had 1994 sales of $6.1 billion. General Signal Corporation, with 1994 sales of $1.53 billion, is a leading equipment manufacturer for the process control, electrical, and industrial technology industries. CONTACT: Honeywell Inc. Celeste Celeste is a woman's first name. Celeste may also refer to: in Music
Home and Building Control Honeywell Plaza Minneapolis, MN 55408 612/951-3705 or General Signal Corporation Nino Fernandez High Ridge Park P.O. Box 10010 Stamford, CT 06904 203/329-4320 |
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