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February 06, 2012
HONEYWELL FILES LAWSUIT ALLEGING PATENT INFRINGEMENT BY NEST LABS; FOLLOWS SIMILAR LITIGATION AGAINST OTHER MANUFACTURERS
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nest Labs, Inc. in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. The lawsuit alleges infringement of seven Honeywell patents related to its thermostat technology.
November 14, 2011
HONEYWELL INTRODUCES THE INDUSTRY’S FIRST WIRELESS THERMOSTAT FOR ELECTRIC HEAT APPLICATIONS
Honeywell today introduced EConnect™, a wireless thermostat designed for electric heat baseboards, convectors or fan-forced heaters. The two-piece design includes the thermostat and an equipment interface module (EIM) and communicates with each other using proven Honeywell RedLINK™ wireless technology.
November 14, 2011
HONEYWELL INTRODUCES PRESTIGE 2.0 IAQ; COMBINES RESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL FUNCTIONALITY INTO A SINGLE THERMOSTAT CONTROL
Honeywell recently introduced the Prestige® 2.0 IAQ comfort system, a programmable thermostat system that meets the needs of both residential and light commercial applications. The two-piece design includes the thermostat and an equipment interface module (EIM) and communicates with each other using RedLINK™ wireless technology.
November 14, 2011
HONEYWELL INTRODUCES FREE SERVICE TO REMOTELY MONITOR AND MANAGE HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS
Honeywell recently introduced Total Connect Comfort Services, a system that allows home and business owners to remotely monitor and manage their heating and cooling systems with a PC, smart phone or tablet device. The services can be accessed through a web portal or mobile application and is ideal for customers that have vacation homes, investment properties or multi-site businesses.
September 14, 2011
Frost & Sullivan: Honeywell Chosen by Consumers as the Overall Best Brand of Programmable Thermostats in the United States
On the basis of Frost & Sullivan’s independent research, 2011 U.S. Smart Appliances–A Customer Perspective on Demand-Response, Honeywell emerged as the “Overall Best Brand of Programmable Thermostats” in the United States. In Frost & Sullivan’s survey of 1,013 U.S. homeowners, 646 owned programmable thermostats and rated various brands on several specific points. Homeowners using Honeywell programmable thermostats rate their thermostats higher than users of any other major brand. “Honeywell users appreciate the features offered by its brand – 33 percent cite that having the ‘best features’ is their main reason for using Honeywell, compared to nine percent among users of other brands stating the same,” said Christina Alfaro Research Analyst with Frost & Sullivan’s Customer Research Team. “Supporting Honeywell’s overall best rating is that it rated well for other factors too, such as ease-of-use, energy efficiency, and cost savings.”
Honeywell announced today that David Weekley Homes, the nation’s third largest for-profit, privately held home builder, honored Honeywell by presenting it with its industry leading 2011 “Partners of Choice” Award for the seventh consecutive year.
July 28, 2011
HONEYWELL ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF ELECTRIC BASEBOARD AND FAN HEATER THERMOSTATS IN CANADA
MINNEAPOLIS, July 28, 2011 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced the voluntary recall of certain electric baseboard heater thermostats: model numbers T4700, CT1950 and CT1957 manufactured between 2000 and 2006 and sold under the Honeywell and Cadet brand names. Consumers should stop using these electric baseboard heater thermostats immediately by setting the thermostats to 45 degrees or turning them off, even if they seem to be functioning properly.
Honeywell has sold just over 240,000 T4700, CT1950 and CT1957electric baseboard and fan heater thermostats in Canada.
July 28, 2011
Consumer Product Safety Commission Announces Voluntary Recall of Honeywell T4700, CT1950 and CT1957 Thermostats in the US
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
November 22, 2010
HONEYWELL’S DIGITAL BATH FAN CONTROL “MORE THAN JUST A SWITCH” PROMOTION RUNS THROUGH THE END OF JANUARY, 2011
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced its “More Than Just a Switch” promotion for the easy-to-program, easy-to-install Digital Bath Fan Control. Distributors who purchase two boxes of part number HVC0001, HVAC0002, or a mix of both will earn a promotional kit that includes a fully-functioning Digital Bath Fan Control counter demo.
October 19, 2010
HONEYWELL ENTERS SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH ENERGYHUB, EXPANDS INDUSTRY-LEADING CONSUMER SMART GRID PORTFOLIO
oneywell (NYSE: HON) today announced a supply agreement with EnergyHub, a leading home energy solutions provider. Honeywell will integrate EnergyHub’s technology into its energy management product portfolio, providing consumers with the industry’s most robust set of tools to simplify their management of energy and control costs in the home.
September 23, 2010
HONEYWELL INTRODUCES BALANCED VENTILATION SYSTEM, REDUCING CONTRACTOR INSTALLATION TIME
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 23, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced TrueBREEZE™, a balanced ventilation system that simplifies hanging and duct connections, and balances without adjusting dampers.
September 23, 2010
HONEYWELL ADVANCES WHOLE-HOUSE AIR CLEANING SYSTEMS WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF TRUECLEAN
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 23, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced TrueCLEAN™, an enhanced whole-house air cleaning system. TrueCLEAN delivers the best of both media and electronic technology – with high efficiency, low pressure drop and long filter life – providing the contractor the opportunity for profit-building replacement sales.
September 23, 2010
HONEYWELL UNVEILS PRESTIGE IAQ PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 23, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced Prestige® IAQ, a complete multi-stage system and IAQ control that installs with two wires. The two-piece design includes the thermostat and an equipment interface module (EIM) and communicates with each other using proven Honeywell RedLINK™ wireless technology.
September 23, 2010
HONEYWELL INTRODUCES FLEXIBLE, EFFICIENT EVAPORATIVE HUMIDIFIERS TO IMPROVE PROFITABILITY OF CONTRACTORS
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 23, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced TrueEASE, a complete family of evaporative humidifiers that reduce contractor installation time and help improve the profitability of a contractor’s business. The advanced design and patent-pending features of the TrueEASE™ whole-house humidification system offers maximum versatility and efficiency – all significant features for installers and homeowners alike.
September 02, 2010
HONEYWELL SURVEY SHOWS THAT AMERICANS CHOSE COMFORT OVER SAVING MONEY AND “GOING GREEN” THIS SUMMER
Tips on How to Stay Comfortable While Remaining Cost and Environmentally Conscious
Most people agree that saving money and being “green” are important — until 100 degree temperatures are involved. Survey findings released today by Honeywell following one of the hottest summers on record found nearly two thirds of American consumers chose comfort over cost savings and conserving energy when temperatures spiked.
Honeywell today introduced the W8735G EnviraLINK™ gateway system enabling remote diagnostics, system alerts and appliance run-time-based fuel tank monitoring. The W3785G communicates with all EnviraCOM™ controls, which collect run-time data and system alerts and report them to the EnviraLINK™ central server. Oil dealers can access updated messages via e-mail, fax or a secure, password-protected Web site.
August 18, 2010
HONEYWELL UNVEILS “THE ONLY THING WE CAN’T REPLACE IS YOU” UNIVERSAL PARTS MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Honeywell today introduced its expanded portfolio of new and enhanced universal combustion replacement parts with new packaging. Honeywell’s universal products portfolio replaces almost all OEM, competitor and like-for-like parts, reducing inventory at distribution centers and ensuring contractors have the right part at the right time, every time.
August 18, 2010
HONEYWELL INTRODUCES THE FIRST UNIVERSAL DIGITAL OIL PRIMARY WITH A BUILT-IN DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY
Honeywell today introduced the R7284U Universal Digital Oil Primary control with built-in diagnostic display, which allows an oil service technician to determine the root cause of a lockout as well as access every setting and diagnostic feature of the control without having to use additional tools.
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that
David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately held homebuilders, named Honeywell a coveted 2010 “Partners of Choice Award” winner. The award is based on David Weekley Homes’ National Trading Partner Survey, a quarterly review of approximately 150 suppliers rated by team members of David Weekley Homes.
Honeywell and Rebuilding Together Providence today led an all-day revitalization project at the YMCA Shepard Reservation Day Camp for underprivileged children.
Honeywell donated more than $7,500 in materials and more than 30 Honeywell employees and volunteers from Oil Heat Cares and EDOS Manufacturers’ Reps, Inc. helped with the project.
February 17, 2010
HONEYWELL ADDS SMART GRID APPLICATION TO ITS PRESTIGE PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT SYSTEM
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 17, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced the addition of time-of-use utility price schedule programming capability to the Prestige® programmable thermostat. This new “smart” control enables a homeowner to automate energy consumption based on its actual cost, bringing the benefits of a smart grid into their home.
February 03, 2010
HONEYWELL’S YOURHOME.HONEYWELL.COM WEB SITE HELPS CONSUMERS FIND HOME COMFORT SOLUTIONS THAT MATCH THEIR LIFESTYLES
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 3, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today unveiled a new Web site for consumers looking for products and solutions to meet their home comfort and indoor quality needs. Extensive customer research was conducted to produce a visually appealing, well-organized and easy-to navigate site that allows visitors to tap into an abundance of consumer-friendly information that pertains to their home environment.
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 25, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today unveiled a new Web site for consumers looking for products and solutions to meet their home comfort and indoor quality needs. Extensive customer research was conducted to produce a visually appealing, well-organized and easy-to navigate site that allows visitors to tap into an abundance of consumer-friendly information that pertains to their home environment.
November 23, 2009
HONEYWELL ENHANCES AQUATROL HYDRONIC CONTROLS
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced enhancements to its Aquatrol Hydronic Boiler Controls, which allow contractors to have advanced control of a hydronic heating system. Aquatrol’s new features simplify the installation process while providing functionality to work on more advanced jobs.
November 04, 2009
HONEYWELL RECEIVES TECHNOLOGY USER AWARD AT THE 2009 TEKNE AWARDS
Honeywell was recently named a winner in the 2009 Tekne awards, which recognizes Minnesota’s outstanding technology achievements and leaders. Honeywell won in the “Technology User” category for the development of the first wireless technology and suite of wireless products designed specifically for HVAC applications.
Honeywell today added TrueSTEAM™, a first-of-its kind whole-house humidification system, to its line of products that improve residential home indoor air quality.
November 02, 2009
HONEYWELL’S OUTDOOR RESET SYSTEM IMPROVES BOILER EFFICIENCY UP TO 15 PERCENT, GENERATES ENERGY SAVINGS
Honeywell introduced the Honeywell AquaReset™, an outdoor reset system designed to improve boiler efficiency, reduce contractor installation time and generate additional energy savings for homeowners.
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) Honeywell was recently awarded the 2009 “Supply Chain Vendor of the Year” award from Johnstone Supply.
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately held homebuilders, named Honeywell a 2009 “Partners of Choice Award” winner. Honeywell received an “A” rating for quality in the 2009 survey program. This is the fifth consecutive year that Honeywell has received the award for quality.
August 26, 2009
HONEYWELL INTRODUCES GLOWFLY UNIVERSAL HOT SURFACE IGNITER, IDEAL FOR SERVICE REPLACEMENT JOBS
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced Glowfly™, a silicone nitride universal hot surface igniter for furnaces and other gas-fired heating appliances. Glowfly is specifically designed for service replacement jobs.
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today was recognized for excellence in product design in the sixth annual Dealer Design Awards Program sponsored by The Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News magazine.
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced the Prestige™, a high-definition, full color, touchscreen, wireless-enabled, programmable thermostat. Designed for homes, the thermostat helps homeowners maximize savings by reducing heating and cooling costs.
May 19, 2009
HONEYWELL’S WIRELESS SUITE OF HOME COMFORT PRODUCTS HELPS HOMEOWNER’S CUT UP TO 33 PERCENT ON ENERGY COSTS
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced a full suite of wireless products for homeowners looking for efficient ways to heat and cool their homes. Featuring proprietary RedLINK™ technology, Honeywell’s wireless suite of home comfort products has been designed to work together to maximize home efficiency and comfort.
May 18, 2009
HONEYWELL ADDS TWO MODELS TO WHOLE-HOUSE DEHUMIDIFICATION ENERGY STAR RATED PRODUCT LINE
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced the addition of two new models to the TrueDRY™ whole-house dehumidification line – TrueDRY™ DH65 and TrueDRY™ DH150. The new models, along with TrueDRY™ DH90, allow contractors to satisfy the needs of more residential dehumidification applications.
