Hamilton Sundstrand Named on Thomson Reuters 2011 Top 100 Global Innovator List

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX), today was named a Thomson Reuters 2011 Top 100 Global Innovator(SM) for its achievements as one of the world's most innovative companies. The program, an initiative issued by the IP Solutions business of Thomson Reuters, providers of intelligent intellectual property solutions and information, analyzes patent data and related metrics in a proprietary methodology to scientifically identify the most influential organizations globally.

The Thomson Reuters 2011 Top Global Innovators program evaluates innovation performance according to companies that invent on a significant scale, work on developments that are acknowledged as innovative by others around the world and whose inventions are globally protected due to their importance.

"We are extremely proud of our employees for their work in helping us earn this prestigious recognition," said Dave Carter, vice president of engineering & technology for Hamilton Sundstrand. "Technical innovation, in our products and processes, is a key differentiator for Hamilton Sundstrand."

In 2011 alone, Hamilton Sundstrand submitted more than 600 invention disclosures, filed 287 patent applications and has been granted 81 patents.

"Innovation is a means of growth and prosperity for companies and nations struggling to overcome sluggish economies and achieve competitive advantage," said David Brown, president of the IP Solutions business of Thomson Reuters. "We salute the Thomson Reuters 2011 Top 100 Global Innovator companies and their leaders for the innovative spirit they foster and their commitment to protecting intellectual assets."

To view the full report on the Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Innovator program, go to http://www.top100innovators.com.

With 2010 sales of $5.6 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Conn. Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It also is a major supplier for international space programs.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company that provides high-technology products and services to the aerospace and building industries.

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