Hamilton Sundstrand recognized as top 10 Airbus supplier for Aftermarket support for fourth consecutive year

LONDON, July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW -- Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation was recognized by Airbus as a top 10 supplier for aftermarket support for the fourth consecutive year at an awards ceremony at the Farnborough Air Show.  Hamilton Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX). 

Hamilton Sundstrand ranked eighth this year in Airbus' Annual Supplier Support Rating and Ranking out of 37 major Supplier Furnished Equipment (SFE) system suppliers based on product performance, customer service and cost of ownership. This year's supplier ranking process included 124 airline operators.

Airbus recognized Hamilton Sundstrand for its Electric Systems and Air Management Systems product performance on Airbus aircraft.

"Hamilton Sundstrand is thrilled to be named a top 10 supplier by Airbus. Over the last decade, Hamilton Sundstrand's global customer base and diverse product portfolio have grown tremendously, but our goal has not changed. We keep our customers flying," said Jim Patrick, Hamilton Sundstrand Customer Service vice president and general manager.

The award ceremony acknowledged the top 10 Airbus suppliers based on their success in maintaining excellent product performance, world-class service levels, and communication with Airbus' worldwide customer network.

With 2011 sales of $6.2 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.

Please visit www.utcaero.com for news from United Technologies at the Farnborough Air Show 2012.

SOURCE Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation