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HONEYWELL ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROL TECHNOLOGY INSTALLED AT AHLSTROM GLASSFIBER TISSUE MILL IN RUSSIA

Integrated Solution to Deliver Production Efficiency and Quality to New State-of-the-Art Facility

KUOPIO, Finland, May 6, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced it has supplied Ahlstrom, a leading global provider of fiber-based paper products, with process control technology that will be used to run Ahlstrom’s new state-of-the-art mill in Tver, Russia. The mill, which commenced operations during the first quarter of 2008, produces glassfiber tissue for Russian industrial consumers.

Honeywell installed its Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS) with PMD Controller with integrated Machine Control System (MCS) and line drives control to efficiently manage key production processes at the mill. In addition, Honeywell implemented its MXProLine™ Quality Control System (QCS), which provides measurement capabilities designed to improve information flow to plant operators, thereby increasing plant efficiency. Finally, Honeywell installed its Web Inspection System (WIS) for the online detection, identification and visualization of sheet defects.  Honeywell also provided services for the engineering, configuration and start-up of the system. Collectively, Honeywell’s technology should maximize efficiency at the mill, and in doing so, result in higher quality products.

“Honeywell’s track record and previous work with our Karhula Mill in Finland made it the preferred vendor for this critical project,” said Pekka Helynranta, mill manager, Ahlstrom. “Russia represents a strategic business opportunity for us and it’s vital that we deliver high quality products in a quick, efficient manner. With its expertise, solutions and support, Honeywell is enabling us to strengthen our presence in Russia with confidence.”

“The technology we supplied to Ahlstrom will promote safety, reliability and efficiency at the Tver site,” said Timo Saarelainen, general manager, Honeywell Finland.  “We are pleased to extend our longstanding relationship with Ahlstrom and help them to be successful in Russian, which is a very competitive environment.”

For more information about Honeywell solutions that improve business performance, visit www.honeywell.com/ps.

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.


This release contains certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon certain assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. The forward-looking statements included in this release are also subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors affecting our operations, markets, products, services and prices. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by such forward-looking statements.

Experion® is a U.S. registered trademark of Honeywell International Inc. 
MXProLine™ is a U.S. trademark of Honeywell International Inc.

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