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HONEYWELL WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY GIVES MANUFACTURERS GREATER CHOICE, INCREASED DATA RELIABILITY

New Wireless Multiplexers Support Legacy Protocols, Broader Instrumentation; Provide Cost-Effective Solution for Wireless Implementation

PHOENIX, April 22, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) has introduced its new XYR 3000 wireless multiplexers, the latest additions to the company’s OneWireless portfolio designed to improve plant safety, equipment reliability and overall process efficiency. The multiplexers support a wide array of legacy communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC to offer industrial manufacturers a greater choice of instrumentation when building wireless networks for their plants.

The devices are ideal for various applications such as safety showers, tank level monitoring, remote pump control, video monitoring, gas detection system connection and adding off-the-shelf sensors to the field. Manufacturers can connect existing wired instrumentation for these applications to the multiplexers, thereby converting the signals to wireless for increased data reliability. The multiplexers also are capable of relaying commands from the control room to execute tasks.

“These new devices address the two main elements of process control: the ability to sense and the ability to act upon what you sensed,” said Jeff Becker, global wireless business director, Honeywell Process Solutions. “The XYR 3000 multiplexers do more than feed information into a control room; they are a cost-effective way to build a complete solution.”

For example, a tank-farm monitoring application can alert the operator if a level is rising too fast. The operator can then send a command wirelessly to the multiplexer to shut the supply to the tank and prevent a potentially hazardous spill.

The technology is simple to set up and deploy.  For instance, XYR 3000 multiplexers can be deployed in less than 30 minutes.  In addition, the technology features a flexible architecture that is ideal for both new and existing facilities. Greenfield plants can use the multiplexers to avoid costs associated with wiring and begin production faster. Older facilities can streamline maintenance with the devices. When older wires corrode, for instance, instrumentation can simply connect to the multiplexers without the need to dig up and replace the old wires.

For more information about the XYR 3000 wireless multiplexers, as well as other Honeywell solutions that improve business performance, visit www.honeywell.com/ps.

Honeywell International is a $36 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 “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties, which can affect our performance in both the near- and long-term. We identify the principal risks and uncertainties that affect our performance in our Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

OneWireless™ is a trademark of Honeywell International Inc.

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