Our History & Achievements

 
Our History & Achievements

When it comes to applying leading-edge technology to solve the world's problems, few companies can rival our long record of achievement. It began in the 1880s. We pioneered a combination of sensors and actuators that gave birth to a new field of technology - automation and control. We have never looked back.

Across 12 decades, Honeywell's employees and their inventions have been building a better world. We have created groundbreaking technology solutions for customers of our aerospace, transportation systems, and specialty materials businesses. And, yes, we are still the world's leader in automation and control solutions.

For a detailed look into our history and the people who have nurtured its growth in a period spanning twelve decades, visit our History page.

To get a snapshot of some notable moments since 2008, review the Awards section below which highlights recognitions that Honeywell received for its corporate reputation, technological leadership, strong financial management, and commitment to diversity.

Corporate Awards

America's Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine in 2008 and 2009
Fortune's Blue Ribbon Companies
Best Places to Launch a Career by BusinessWeek magazine
Top 100 Federal Government Contractors by Washington Technology magazine
Top 10 Rising Homeland Security Companies by Homeland Security Today magazine
Most Reputable Companies by Reputation Institute Report
World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute in 2008 and 2009
Best Government Contractors for Ethics and Compliance Initiatives by the Ethisphere Institute
Honeywell Canada Named a Top 100 Employer by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
Compass Award by Chief Security Officer magazine
2009 Award for Human Resources (HR) Excellence from the Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and the Indian Institute of Management
Above and Beyond Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
One of the 2008 Top 10 Case Awards by the Quality Brand Protection Committee (QBPC) of the China Association of Enterprises

Technology Awards

Top 10 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy by Biofuels Digest
The Perkin Medal from the Society of Chemical Industry
START-IT's Hottest Company of the Year (Honeywell Process Solutions)
START-IT 125 (Honeywell Process Solutions)
M2M (machine-to-machine technology providers) 100 by M2M magazine in 2008 and 2009

Financial Management Awards

Alexander Hamilton awards by Treasury and Risk magazine in:
  Overall Excellence
  Cash Management
  Corporate Governance
Treasury Today magazine's Adam Smith Awards for Best Practice and Innovation 2009
"Top CFOs" by Institutional Investor magazine in the Capital Goods/Industrials - Electrical Equipment & Multi-Industry category
100 Most Influential People in Finance by Treasury and Risk magazine
"40 Under 40" by Treasury and Risk magazine

Diversity Awards


Woman Engineer magazine's Top 50 Employers
Most Admired Companies by Hispanic Engineer and IT magazine
Most Admired Companies by US Black Engineer and IT magazine
NJBIZ magazine's Best 50 Women in Business
One of the Corporate Elite by Hispanic Business magazine
100 Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America by Black Enterprise magazine
2009 Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions by US Black Engineer and IT magazine
Top Female Finance Leaders by Treasury and Risk magazine
Best Companies for GLBT Equality designation by the Human Rights Campaign
Most Admired Companies by Women of Color magazine
Great Organization for Women of Color to Work by Women of Color magazine
Top Companies for People with Disabilities by CAREERS & the disABLED magazine in 2008 and 2009


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