| Contact Industries Company News Careers Safety Shop Search THE HISTORY OF HONEYWELL From our founding in 1885, innovation has always been our legacy and our future. 1885 Invention of the furnace regulator Considered the official beginning of the company that became Honeywell, in 1885, inventor Albert Butz patented the furnace regulator and alarm. He then formed the Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator Co. in Minneapolis and soon created a device he called the "damper flapper.” That invention was a predecessor to the modern thermostat. The Consolidated Temperature Controlling Co. acquired Butz's patents and business, and by 1893, had renamed itself Electric Heat Regulator Co. In 1898, the company was purchased by W. R. Sweatt, who, by 1916, named the company Minneapolis Heat Regulator Company, expanded its product line and patented the first electric motor approved by Underwriters Laboratories. 1906 Honeywell Heating Specialty Co. formed Young engineer Mark Honeywell formed the Honeywell Heating Specialty Co. Incorporated. The company specialized in making hot water heat generators, after perfecting them as part of his plumbing and heating business. 1920 Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation formed During World War I, Germany controlled much of the world's chemical industry, causing shortages among the U.S. and its allies of critical drugs and dyes. In 1920, publisher Eugene Meyer and scientist William Nichols formed the Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation as a partnership of five American chemical companies. (Image Courtesy of the New York Stock Exchange: This content is the property of NYSE Group, Inc. or its affiliates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. © 2020 NYSE Group, Inc. All rights reserved.) 1927 Heating companies merge Minneapolis Heat Regulator Company and Honeywell Heating Specialty Co. merged to form the Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator Co. The business became the largest producer of high-quality jeweled clocks. W. R. Sweatt became Chairman and Mark Honeywell became President. The company quickly grew as it began to tackle more challenges, including industrial controls and indicators. 1969 Moon mission support On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Honeywell was critical to that mission. For example, 16,000 Honeywell parts went into the 14 separate electronic devices that made up the Stabilization and Control Systems (SCS). Meanwhile, Honeywell pilots helped with flight testing. 1999 AlliedSignal acquires Honeywell In 1985, Allied merged with Signal Companies, adding to its aerospace, automotive and engineered materials business. Then in 1999, Honeywell was acquired by AlliedSignal, who elected to retain the Honeywell name for its brand recognition. The headquarters were moved to the AlliedSignal headquarters in Morristown, N.J. Together the companies shared huge business interests in aerospace, chemical products, automotive parts and building controls. By the turn of the century, Allied had already bought Union Texas Natural Gas and aerospace and automotive company Bendix Corp. 2005-2016 Two decades of acquisitions At the start of the 21st century, Honeywell continued to grow by acquiring businesses across industries. In 2005, we acquired Universal Oil Products, a leading international supplier and licensor for the petroleum refining, gas processing, petrochemical production and major manufacturing industries. Three years later, we added Metrologic Instruments, which made laser, mobile imaging and remote scanners. In 2016, Intelligrated came on board. They provide automation solutions for distribution centers and warehouses. Image Courtesy of the New York Stock Exchange: This content is the property of NYSE Group, Inc. or its affiliates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. © 2020 NYSE Group, Inc. All rights reserved. 2018 Homes and Transportation Systems become new companies Honeywell spun off its homes business into an independent, publicly-traded company: Resideo, which still creates Honeywell Home products as a licensed brand. The same year, the Transportation Systems business was also spun off as Garrett Motion. 2019 Honeywell Forge launched In June of 2019, Honeywell launched its Enterprise Performance Management software solution called Honeywell Forge. The software, called Honeywell Forge. The software leverages Honeywell’s expertise in asset and process control technology across industries, including buildings, airlines, industrials and critical infrastructure 2019 Headquarters move to Charlotte In August 2019, Honeywell relocated its headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina from Morris Plains, New Jersey. A 23-story office building is being built by Charlotte developer Lincoln Harris and construction is expected to be complete in 2021. * Main Image Courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society WHAT WE DO Honeywell Forge Our Industries Our Products Quantum Solutions INDUSTRIES Aerospace Buildings & Cities Chemicals & Materials Health Care Industrial & Manufacturing Retail Safety Supply Chain COMPANY About Us History Investors Leadership Inclusion & Diversity NEWS News Press & Media CAREERS Careers Job Search CONTACT US Support Business Inquiries Employee Access FOLLOW US LinkedIn Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Scroll to top Copyright © 2021 Honeywell International Inc. Terms & Conditions Privacy Statement Applicant Privacy Notice Do Not Sell My Personal Information Cookie Notice Global Unsubscribe United States - English We use cookies to improve website performance, facilitate information sharing on social media and offer advertising tailored to your interests. 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