On June 1, Honeywell announced the launch of new brand identities for its automation and aerospace divisions, which will be known as Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell Aerospace, respectively. This rebranding comes as the aerospace division prepares for its separation, with both Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell Aerospace set to become independent publicly traded companies by June 29, 2026. The move aims to enhance focus on their respective markets and drive growth in their specialized sectors.
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Honeywell announces new brand identities for its automation and aerospace divisions.
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US-based industrial PC manufacturer building custom rugged rack-mount, panel, and embedded computers for robotics, SCADA, and HMI applications since 1993.
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Japan
Japanese industry council promoting robotics development and diffusion in Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan's largest robot manufacturing hubs.
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Brazil
Brazilian industrial robotics system integrator in Curitiba, Parana, specializing in robotic welding, automated handling, palletizing, and custom automation.
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Japan
Japan-based logistics company providing fulfillment, shipping, transportation, and logistics processing services with a nationwide distribution network.
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United States
US material handling systems integrator founded in 1952, delivering warehouse automation, AGVs, AMRs, conveyors, and Exacta supply chain software.
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France
French AMR manufacturer and system integrator offering the HUSKY robot range and MyCobot fleet management software.
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Korea, Republic of (South)
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