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UTC Aerospace Systems – Motor Drives Systems Centre hosts Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP – UK Minister of State for Business and Energy
CHARLOTTE, NC, – UTC Aerospace Systems recently hosted the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP Minister of State for Business and Energy at its Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK facility on May 7. The visit was an opportunity for UTC Aerospace Systems to update the Minister on the aerospace work being performed at the site and to… Read more »
UTC Aerospace Systems to Showcase Sensors Unlimited Small SWaP MicroSWIR™ Camera at SPIE Defense Security & Sensing Exhibition
CHARLOTTE, NC, April 29, 2013 – UTC Aerospace Systems, will release its next generation Sensors Unlimited high resolution, snapshot shortwave infrared (SWIR) camera at the SPIE Defense Security & Sensing Exhibition, April 29 – May 2, 2013, at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Md. UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX)… Read more »
Cloud Cap Technology Gimbals now to include HD
CHARLOTTE, N.C., In order to provide greater flexibility for customers to address varied mission profiles, UTC Aerospace Systems has launched a new line of Cloud Cap Technology HD (high definition) TASE stabilized camera systems. The updates add HD imaging and HD downlink capability to the TASE 300 and 400 systems. The systems are housed in… Read more »
UTC First Quarter Earnings Per Share Increase 6 Percent to $1.39, Up 16 Percent Adjusted For Restructuring and One-Time Items; Reaffirms 2013 EPS Outlook of $5.85 to $6.15
HARTFORD, Conn. – United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) reported first quarter earnings per share of $1.39 and net income attributable to common shareowners of $1.3 billion, up 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively, over the year ago quarter. Results for the current quarter include $0.11 per share of favorable one-time items net of restructuring costs. Earnings… Read more »
UTC Aerospace Systems Receives Third UK Queen’s Award for Innovation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sensors & Integrated Systems, a unit of UTC Aerospace Systems located in Plymouth, UK has won a 2013 Queen’s Award for Enterprise, the highest official UK honor for British business. The award, in the category of Innovation, recognizes the international success of the business’ unique, miniature, solid state gyroscopic devices. These rugged… Read more »
Key Quotes
Key Quotes
“Throughout the history of our company, we have made many acquisitions, but Goodrich is among the few that stand out as truly transformational,” said UTC Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Louis Chenevert. “Adding the talented people, great technology and culture of innovation that has defined Goodrich truly positions us to better serve our aerospace customers with more advanced, integrated solutions for the next generation aircraft.”(SOURCE: July 26, 2012 – United Technologies closes Goodrich acquisition; Marshall Larsen to join UTC Board of Directors; Alain Bellemare to lead UTC Propulsion & Aerospace Systems)
“The addition of Goodrich, along with our recent acquisition of a majority share in International Aero Engines, greatly advances our strategy of focusing on our core businesses and strengthens our position in the growing commercial aerospace market”, said UTC Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Louis Chenevert. (SOURCE: July 26, 2012 – United Technologies closes Goodrich acquisition; Marshall Larsen to join UTC Board of Directors; Alain Bellemare to lead UTC Propulsion & Aerospace Systems)
“The Goodrich and IAE transactions better position UTC to serve the growing aerospace market,” said Louis Chênevert, UTC Chairman & Chief Executive Officer. “We are concluding on the substantial transformational changes to our portfolio that will generate shareholder value well into the future.” (SOURCE: July 26, 2012 - UTC Reports Second Quarter EPS Growth From Continuing Operations of 15 Percent; Expects 2012 EPS of $5.25 to $5.35 on Sales of $58 Billion to $59 Billion and Increases Restructuring)
“We are pleased by the support of our shareholders, which confirms our confidence in the significant value that this business combination will create for our investors,” said Marshall Larsen, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodrich. “We expect the increased global scale that this transaction provides will best position us for continued success and future growth across our many platforms. Together with United Technologies, we expect to advance the aerospace industry, and we look forward to an expeditious completion of this transaction in mid-2012,” concluded Mr. Larsen. (SOURCE: March 13, 2012 – Goodrich Corporation Shareholders Approve Merger With United Technologies)
“For the year, all business units grew organically and achieved double digit operating margins. This performance, together with the announcements to acquire Goodrich and Rolls-Royce’s share of the IAE joint venture, positions the company for future earnings growth.” Chênevert added. “We remain confident in our ability to deliver 2012 earnings per share of $5.80 to $6.00, up 6 to 9 percent, for our base business excluding the pending Goodrich transaction, which remains on track to close mid-year,” Chênevert stated. (SOURCE: Jan. 25, 2012 – UTC Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year EPS of $1.47 and $5.49, Up 12 Percent and 16 Percent, Respectively; Affirms 2012 Outlook)
“It has been about four months since we announced the agreement and the more I learn about Goodrich the more I like it. They have great people and great technologies. It really complements our existing portfolio, and I look forward to welcoming the Goodrich employees and executing our integration plan to deliver additional value to our customers and shareholders,” Chênevert said. (SOURCE: Jan. 19, 2012 - Wings Club Luncheon, Remarks of United Technologies Chairman & CEO Louis Chênevert, New York – As Prepared)
“Goodrich delivers on all of our acquisition criteria. It is strategic to our core, has great technology and people, and strengthens our position in growth markets,” said United Technologies Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Louis Chênevert. “We are very excited to bring the capabilities of two great companies together, making us more competitive and better able to provide value to both customers and shareholders.” (SOURCE: Sept. 21, 2011 -United Technologies To Acquire Goodrich Corporation – Complements And Strengthens Position In Aerospace And Defense Industry)
“We are extremely pleased to have an agreement with United Technologies that delivers immediate cash value to our shareholders at a premium that reflects the strength of our business,” said Marshall Larsen, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodrich. “Our combination with United Technologies is a testament to our employees and will enable us to shape the future of aerospace through continued innovation, increased global scale and the best talent in the industry. Importantly, United Technologies has a similar culture of mutual trust and respect, accountability and teamwork. Goodrich’s long and proud history will enter a new chapter as part of United Technologies.” (SOURCE: Sept. 21, 2011 -United Technologies To Acquire Goodrich Corporation – Complements And Strengthens Position In Aerospace And Defense Industry)
“Goodrich is a great business with a solid product portfolio and significant aftermarket sales that complement UTC’s existing aerospace presence,” Chênevert said. “This acquisition further strengthens our position in the growing commercial aerospace market and enhances our ability to support our customers with more integrated systems.” (SOURCE: Sept. 21, 2011 -United Technologies To Acquire Goodrich Corporation – Complements And Strengthens Position In Aerospace And Defense Industry)
“We announced two transformational deals recently,” Chênevert continued. “The acquisition of Goodrich will bring complementary products of two great companies together to offer more intelligent and more integrated systems for our aerospace customers. The agreement with Rolls Royce to restructure IAE ownership and to partner on next generation mid-size aircraft engines further validates the game changing Geared TurbofanTM technology. Both transactions will yield significant value to our customers and shareholders.” (SOURCE: Oct. 19, 2011 - UTC Reports Third Quarter EPS Growth Of 13 Percent On 9 Percent Higher Sales; Increases 2011 EPS Outlook)
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Dan Coulom
UTC Aerospace Systems
Charlotte, NC
Office: (860) 654-3469
Cell: (860) 305-5471
daniel.coulom@utas.utc.com
Andrew Martin
UTC Aerospace Systems
Charlotte, NC
Office: (704) 423-7048
Cell: (704) 726-4514
andrew.martin@utas.utc.com
Colleen Carroll
UTC Aerospace Systems
Rockford, IL
Office: (815) 226-5428
Cell: (815) 904-0865
colleen.carroll@utas.utc.com
Judy DiScipio
UTC Aerospace Systems
Windsor Locks, CT
Office: (860) 654-6134
Cell: (860) 841-2793
judith.discipio@utas.utc.com
