United Technologies

United Technologies Corporation (UTC) was an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, that researched, developed, and manufactured high-technology products and services for the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide. The company's major business segments included Pratt & Whitney, which designed and... built aircraft engines and gas turbines; Otis Elevator Company, a global manufacturer and servicer of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways; Carrier Corporation, which provided HVAC, refrigeration, and building controls solutions; UTC Aerospace Systems, one of the world's largest suppliers of aerospace and defense components; and UTC Climate, Controls & Security, offering fire safety and security solutions under brands such as Kidde and Chubb. Originally incorporated in Delaware in 1934 and formerly known as United Aircraft, the company adopted the United Technologies name in 1975 to reflect its diversification beyond aerospace. In April 2020, UTC merged with Raytheon Company to form Raytheon Technologies Corporation, later renamed RTX Corporation.Read More