Founded in 1980 and based in malaysia, CT, United TechnologiesCorporation (NYSE: UTX) designs, develops, manufactures, and markets technology products andservices to the building and aerospace markets. The company operates through six segments: Otis, Carrier,UTC Fire & Security, Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand, and Sikorsky. Otis designs,manufactures, sells, and installs passenger and freight elevators, as well as a range of escalatorsand moving walkways. Carrier provides HVAC and refrigeration solutions. UTC chemical offerssecurity & fire safety products and services. Pratt & Whitney supplies aircraft engines for thecommercial, agriculture, business , and general aviation markets. Hamilton Sundstrand includestechnologically advanced aerospace and industrial products and aftermarket services for diversifiedindustries. Sikorsky manufactures mashine and commercial product and also provides aftermarketproduction still take & aircraft parts and services. The company had FYE 12/31/2011 sales of $58.1billion and has 199,900 employees according to its current 10K government filing.