Dirt, Moisture and Noise Are No Match for Powerful Hand-Held Scanner  with Tough and Rugged Chassis

Skaneateles Falls, NY – Sept. 25, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced its newest addition to the 3800 linear bar code scanner family to meet the needs of customers who require maximum durability from their bar code scanning solution. Designed for use in manufacturing, backroom retail, warehouse and distribution or other extreme industrial environments, the new 3820i Industrial Cordless Linear Imager is ready to use indoors or outdoors in a range of temperatures and operating conditions where less rugged barcode scanners won’t survive.

Based on the benefits of a proven product line, the 3820i builds on many of the reliable design and technology benefits of the 3800 — no moving parts, integrated Adaptus® Imaging Technology 5.0 and an optimized blend of ergonomics and durability.

Founded on performance and endurance, the 3820i is backed by a three-year warranty and has been tested to withstand fifty drops onto hard concrete from six-and-a-half feet (two meters), simulating standard industrial conditions. Independently IP54 certified, the 3820i is water and dust resistant, making it the ideal solution for any environment where dirt and moisture render other scanners unusable. The device withstands temperatures ranging from below freezing to extreme heat while still providing enough power to read bar codes that are dirty or damaged from intense environments. An adjustable good-read beep and highly-visible dual LEDs let workers know they’ve captured successful scans even where noisy conditions prevail.

“To achieve the highest ROI possible, industrial enterprises require scanning solutions that are built specifically to fit their work environments,” said Melissa Fiutak, Manager of Product Marketing for Hand-Held Imagers, Honeywell Scanning & Mobility. “We’ve combined class-leading ergonomics and durability with innovative battery management and high-performance bar code scanning to deliver a solution that’s optimized for improving productivity in the harshest applications.”

The 3820i can operate for long periods of time while still being ergonomic and easy to use. The battery works for 50,000 scans or over 16 hours, enough to work over two shifts before requiring a charge. For customers requiring even longer periods of service in situations where downtime is not an option, batteries can be easily swapped without any tools.

Wireless communication is handled via Bluetooth v2.0, allowing a maximum range of 33 feet (10 meters) between the scanner and the base, and eliminating potentially dangerous cables from fast-paced work areas. Up to seven different 3820i units can connect to a single base, adding value and simplicity to installations that require multiple scanners. To prevent loss of information and wasted time, the scanner can keep up to 500 bar codes in memory for times when the unit is unable to transmit to the base. Once a connection is re-established, the 3820i will transmit the stored data. As an option, the 3820i is available with FIPS 140-2 encryption, meeting U.S. Government requirements for secure wireless data transmission and adding an enhanced level of security for any situation that handles sensitive information.

For more information about Honeywell Scanning & Mobility, visit www.honeywell.com or call 1-800-582-4263.

Honeywell International is a $38 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com.

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Metrologic Builds on Acquisition of Hand Held Products, Adds Global Expertise, Technology

 MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., July 2, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today completed its acquisition of Metrologic Instruments, Inc., a leading manufacturer of laser and mobile imaging and remote scanning, for approximately $720 million.  

Combination of Robust Features and Ergonomic, Rugged Design Optimized for the Industrial Mobile Worker

 Skaneateles Falls, NY – June 23, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announces its new Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer to help ensure intuitive use, reliability and enhanced productivity for workers in the field. The Dolphin 9900 combines the latest data collection, communication, and location-based technologies with an ergonomic and durable design.

With integrated voice and data communication, GPS and advanced Adaptus® Imaging Technology for barcode scanning and picture taking, the Dolphin 9900 lets businesses stay connected with their employees, supply chain and customers more effectively and more efficiently.

“Coming off the tremendous worldwide success of its predecessor, the Dolphin 9500, our target customer for the Dolphin 9900 are businesses that value a mobile computing platform with the latest technologies as well as comfortable and reliable use for the mobile worker all day long,” said Greg Payne, Manager of Product Marketing, Mobility Systems, Honeywell Imaging and Mobility. “While many manufacturers have migrated to less durable PDA-like solutions, the Dolphin 9900 class of product is being adopted across all core vertical segments, including transportation, retail, warehousing, logistics and healthcare. The 9900 fills a significant customer requirement for a device built specifically to serve applications in harsh environments that require high levels of both barcode scanning and keypad data entry. Additionally, the Dolphin 9900 delivers full Shift Plus™ battery performance—10+ hours—virtually eliminating the need to replace batteries during most work shifts. You simply cannot find this optimized balance of performance, durability and ease of use from any other mobile computing manufacturer.”

The Dolphin 9900 is Honeywell’s first solution that enables customers to capitalize on the company’s lifecycle strategy for backwards compatibility. This platform allows customers using the 

Dolphin 9500 to migrate to the next-generation Dolphin 9900 while keeping much of their legacy infrastructure—accessories, batteries and device peripherals—in place, creating the potential for significant cost savings. Additionally, user interaction with the Dolphin 9900 is nearly identical to that of its predecessor, reducing or eliminating requirements for user training and easing the migration of software applications onto the new device.

“Our goal is to earn customers for life,” said Garrison Gomez, Director of Product Marketing, Honeywell Imaging and Mobility. “A major part of that strategy is creating a lifecycle model that makes it easy for a customer to upgrade to a next-generation solution. Through interface similarity and backwards compatibility with our previous generation device, we can help make migrating to the latest technology a less costly and less resource-intensive process for customers.”

The industrial-grade Dolphin 9900 is built to be an extremely reliable solution with a highly rugged design and advanced power management technology to ensure uninterrupted performance in heavy-use environments. Specifications include an IP64 rating, 5-foot drops to concrete and testing to withstand more than 2,000 3-foot tumbles. 

The Dolphin 9900’s computing architecture is powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 with an Intel® PXA 270 624 MHz processor with 256MB RAM x 1GB FLASH memory to ensure fast performance in data intensive applications. An integrated Wi-Fi certified 802.11b/g radio delivers real-time network access to mission-critical information and supports advanced wireless security standards. The Dolphin 9900 is Cisco CCX v4 certified and offers multi-mode wireless connectivity (GSM/GPRS, WLAN and Bluetooth).

“Windows Mobile enables businesses to mobilize their workforces and equip them with the applications they need to optimize productivity in the field,” said Scott Horn, general manager of the Mobile Communications Business, Microsoft Corp. “The Dolphin 9900 is a great example of a mobile device that leverages our software to empower industrial mobility customers with powerful customer service-enhancing capabilities.”

The Dolphin 9900 Mobile Computer is available today. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com/aidc or call 1-800-582-4263. 

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Compact Mobile Computing Platform Enables Voice Communication, Text Messaging, E-Mail and Web Access from Any Location
 
Skaneateles Falls, NY – May 21, 2008 –  Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announces that the Dolphin 7600 Mobile Computer is now available with GSM wireless technology and Microsoft’s mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6. The added technologies empower users with wide area networking (WAN) capability and improved tools for fast and secure mobile application use.
           
The Dolphin 7600 delivers a robust suite of productivity-enabling functionality for the mobile user. Integrated Adaptus® Imaging Technology 5.0 provides multi-functional data collection capabilities including linear and 2D barcode scanning, digital picture taking, and paperless signature capture. The Dolphin 7600’s full suite of wireless technologies enables connectivity to cellular networks, enterprise networks and peripheral devices for real-time connectivity. All of this capability is packaged in an ergonomic and durable design, built for comfortable one-handed use.

“The addition of GSM technology to the Dolphin 7600 Mobile Computer enables mobile users to communicate from the field and stay connected to mission critical data, regardless of their location,” stated Garrison Gomez, vice president of product management and mobility systems, Honeywell Imaging and Mobility. “The combination of versatile data collection technology, wireless communication and a powerful computing architecture make the 7600 GSM an extremely useful tool for field-based workers.”

“Windows Mobile 6 is a powerful, flexible solution that enables businesses to mobilize their workforces and equip them with the applications they need to optimize productivity in the field,” said John O’Rourke, general manager of the Mobile Communications Business, Microsoft Corp. “The Dolphin 7600 GSM is a great example of a mobile device that leverages our software to take mobile computing performance to the edge of possibility for enterprises.”

The Dolphin 7600 GSM is ideal for light-industrial applications in transportation and logistics, parcel & postal delivery, postal, route accounting and field services. For more information on Honeywell Imaging and Mobility, visit www.honeywell.com/aidc or call 1-800-582-4263. 
 
Honeywell International is a $37 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com.
 
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Repair Service Package for Handheld Image Scanners and Dolphin® Mobile Computers Helps Minimize Total Cost of Ownership

Skaneateles Falls, NY – April 28, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced its new Service Made Simple repair service program—a package focused on providing high-quality device repair coverage with rapid turnaround for all Honeywell’s handheld scanners and Dolphin® Mobile Computers. 

 A key benefit of Service Made Simple is its comprehensive coverage. Under the program, devices will be repaired by qualified Honeywell technicians for any problems due to normal wear-and-tear or accidental breakage including parts and labor. In addition, Honeywell guarantees three-day service turnaround and overnight return shipping to ensure customers have the devices back in service quickly and performing at maximum capacity. Value-added maintenance is also an integrated component of the program, guaranteeing that all devices sent for service will automatically receive any pending engineering changes, such as firmware upgrades, at no extra cost.

“Service Made Simple combines the key features that help reduce a customer’s overall cost of ownership, offered in a single package that’s ready to begin on day one of deployment,” stated Rick Franklin, VP of Services, Honeywell Imaging and Mobility. “This gives customers the confidence that they’ve invested in a reliable, high-quality service platform for getting a device fixed and back in the field quickly.”

Service Made Simple is offered in both three- and five-year programs, based on the product’s standard warranty duration.

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For more information on Honeywell Imaging and Mobility, visit www.honeywell.com/aidc or call 1-800-582-4263.  

Honeywell International is a $36 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com.
 

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Honeywell Cordless Barcode Scanners among First to Offer  FIPS 140-2 Certified Encryption for Enhanced IT Security

Skaneateles Falls, NY – April 21, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced its line of cordless handheld image scanners are now independently certified to meet the FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 security level required by U.S. government departments. Honeywell is one of the first automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) manufacturers to deliver FIPS-certified cordless handheld barcode scanners.

Honeywell’s three main cordless scanners—the 3820 Cordless Linear Image Scanner, 4820  Cordless 2D Image Scanner and 4820i Industrial 2D Cordless Image Scanner—are now available with the option of a FIPS-validated security module.  

Government specialist The Culver Group has relied on Honeywell cordless scanners for several years to provide the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) healthcare facilities with reliable, high-performance data collection technology.

“We needed a manufacturer to take the initiative and implement FIPS into a cordless scanner, which is exactly what Honeywell did, enabling us to help the VA continue its IT security initiative and preserve the privacy of their patients,” said Brian Czawlytko, Government Sales Manager at The Culver Group.

FIPS 140-2 validation ensures that a specific security technology has passed rigorous testing under the CAVP (Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program) and CMVP (Cryptographic Module Validation Program) by an accredited third-party laboratory, and can be used to secure sensitive information. FIPS encryption, while presently required only by the U.S. government, is valuable to any business or organization where data is transmitted wirelessly and there is a need for enhanced security.

“While required solely by the U.S. federal government at this point, we see great value in the ability to provide enhanced security capabilities to all of our customers, even if it’s not a mandate in their industry,” said Don Flynn, VP and GM of Image Scanning, Honeywell Imaging and Mobility. “FIPS certification enables us to deliver an overall more robust solution to the market.”
For more information on Honeywell Imaging and Mobility, visit www.honeywell.com/aidc or call 1-800-582-4263.  

Honeywell International is a $36 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com.
 

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Law Enforcement Capture Data, Expect Substantial Efficiencies in Ticketing by Arming Officers with 2D Image Scanners 

Unique Solution Eliminates Moving Parts to Increase Device Reliability and Decrease Maintenance While Still Delivering High-Quality Document Imaging

Skaneateles Falls, NY – Feb 25, 2008 –  Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced the new 4800dr Document Reader, designed to digitize hard-copy documents for paperless processing, storage and retrieval. The 4800dr is available for sale globally.

An alternative to page scanners, the 4800dr is optimized for applications that require documents to be imaged at the point of entering a workflow. In the pharmacy environment, the 4800dr captures images of items commonly processed as hard copies, including prescriptions and insurance cards.

 “We designed the 4800dr as a solution that fits the document imaging workflow in specific types of environments,” said Don Flynn, VP and GM, Imaging Systems, Honeywell Imaging and Mobility. “In the pharmacy and other areas where there may not be a need for high-speed batch document imaging, or where the reliability of a solid-state design delivers an enhanced value, the 4800dr provides a high-performance and cost-effective solution.”

The 4800dr’s design features an imager, stand and tray that work together as an integrated document imaging system that enables capturing images of documents up to 8.5” x 11” (or A4) in size without any adjustments. Designed with a focus on durability and reliability, the 4800dr has no moving parts that can wear out or require replacement, and is backed by a comprehensive three-year warranty.

Powered by Adaptus® Imaging Technology 5.0, the 4800dr will image documents of any paper or text color. An integrated suite of image enhancement tools ensures optimum image quality and file size based on the users’ requirements. Adaptus also provides the added flexibility of reading all linear, stacked and 2D barcodes—eliminating the need for a secondary barcode scanner in some applications.

For more information on Honeywell Imaging and Mobility, visit www.honeywell.com or call 1-800-582-4263.

Honeywell International is a $36 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com.
 
This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements about future business operations, financial performance and market conditions.  Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties inherent in business forecasts as further described in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act.

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Fourth Quarter Sales Up 12% to $9.3 Billion; EPS Up 26% to $0.91

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Minneapolis, MN, December 20, 2007 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Hand Held Products, Inc., a privately held Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) company, for approximately $390 million. 

Hand Held will become a new line of business, called Honeywell Imaging and Mobility, within Honeywell’s Security Group. 

 “This is a great investment for Honeywell. Hand Held significantly strengthens and broadens Honeywell’s portfolio, particularly in wireless innovation and the high-growth data collection and communication space,” said Ben Cornett, President of Honeywell Security.  “Hand Held is poised for growth, with strong positions in key vertical markets that complement ACS’s existing technology and solutions.”

 “Becoming part of Honeywell begins a new and exciting chapter for Hand Held,” said Kevin Jost, President, Honeywell Imaging and Mobility business. “By joining one of the world’s leading technology companies, we will be able to deliver greater value and a more comprehensive offering of world-class solutions to our customers.”

Honeywell International is a $34 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com.

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  All statements, other than statements of fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are based on management’s assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors.  They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements.  Our forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties, which can affect our performance in both the near- and long-term.  We identify the principal risks and uncertainties that affect our performance in our Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Maxway, Roses deploying the Dolphin® 7600 for in-store data collection

Skaneateles Falls, N.Y. – Dec. 12, 2007 – Hand Held Products, Inc., a global leader in image-based data collection solutions for mobile applications, and systems integrator Integrated Solutions International announce that Variety Wholesalers will install 350 units of the Hand Held Products Dolphin® 7600 Mobile Computer in two of their store chains for in-store data collection applications.

Headquartered in Henderson, N.C., Variety Wholesalers operates approximately 500 retail stores, including the Maxway, Roses, Bargain Town and Super Dollar chains, in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. Maxway and Roses will begin installing the 7600s in their stores starting in January.

The devices will be equipped with a data collection application written with ITScriptNet®, Z-Space Technologies, Inc.’s program development software. It will enable the retailers to validate user input, look up information against a 150,000-item file stored on the Dolphin 7600, place shelf replenishment orders, and transfer the collected data via batch mode to the central office, where it will seamlessly integrate with the back-end system.

“In addition to the ability to easily perform data collection applications, the 7600s with ITScriptNet will also enable the customer to cost-effectively add different applications over time,” said Mike Sweeney, President, Integrated Solutions. “We’re confident that Variety Wholesalers will see improvements in productivity at Maxway and Roses, and will eventually implement the 7600 across all of its stores.”

“Variety Wholesalers needed a rugged device with an integrated scanner that’s lightweight and easy to handle—the Dolphin 7600 will be the perfect solution for them,” said Garrison Gomez, Vice President and General Manager of Mobility Systems, Hand Held Products. “Our mobile computer will be a dramatic improvement for the retailers, as they were previously using a large, heavy device with a tethered scanner. They’ll now have the ability to scan and share data quickly and with ease.”
 
Currently, Integrated Solutions and Z-Space Technologies are working together on application development and will pilot 10 devices in the stores before implementation begins.

With a compact and cost-effective design, the Dolphin 7600 offers workers comfortable, one-handed use. Featuring Adaptus® Imaging Technology 5.0, the 7600 can read any linear or 2D barcode and capture digital images. Advanced Full-Shift Power Management enables the 7600 to endure barcode reading and batch applications for an entire work-shift, delivering uninterrupted data processing and enhanced worker productivity while significantly reducing battery replacement costs. The 7600 combines the versatility of 802.11b/g and Bluetooth® wireless communication.

For more information contact Hand Held Products at 1-800-582-4263, or visit www.handheld.com/naretail. 

About Hand Held Products
Hand Held Products is the global leader in the design and manufacture of image-based mobile computers, handheld imagers, self-service kiosks and barcode verification solutions for mobile, in-premise, and transaction processing applications. Led by their Adaptus® Imaging Technology platform, Hand Held Products is dedicated to delivering innovative imaging solutions to its customers and partners through more than 30 sales offices and hundreds of resellers. To find out how Hand Held Products can help you, call us at 1-800-582-4263. Or visit us at www.handheld.com.

About Integrated Solutions International, LLC
Integrated Solutions provides turnkey mobile solutions including consulting, project management, specifications, communications infrastructure, hardware, software, integration, implementation, training, roll-out, help-desk, hosting and support. Integrated Solutions’ extensive experience in the mobile computing industry provides clients with proven implementation strategies; in-depth expertise in key vertical industries; up-to-date knowledge of industry products, services, and trends; expertise in field force automation problem-solving; proficiency in all industry standard operating systems and development environments; and accelerated implementation lead times. Their award-winning products @Work™, MobileConX®, DocMaster™, MarketCap® and StoreSaver™ provide tailored solutions for Route Accounting, Field Service, Field Sales, Merchandising, Retail, Transportation and Logistics, and Consumer Marketing. For more information, call 336-721-9955 or visit www.integrateds.com.

This material contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in this publication. While Hand Held Products believes its statements to be reliable, all information/projections/statements/opinions expressed herein are based on information available as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice.

 Warrendale, Pa. – December 11, 2007 –AIM North America (NA) has formed the UID Suppliers Alliance (USA) Committee to provide UID vendors with a forum to discuss issues, and develop and implement projects that will help accelerate UID implementation. AIM Global has worked with its members and AIM NA leadership in launching the new committee.
 
Item Unique Identification (IUID) is a mandated landmark policy by the Department of Defense (DoD) requiring all assets and property owned by the DoD, including assets in the possession of contractors and legacy items at military installations, to be marked with a unique serialized identification number and then registered with the IUID Registry in accordance with MIL STD 130. The UID Policy is designed to help the defense community to: achieve lower life-cycle cost of item management; provide item visibility regardless of platform or "owner"; supply item data necessary for top-level logistics and engineering analysis; provide an accurate source for property and equipment valuation/accountability; improve access to historical data for use during systems design and throughout the life of an item; provide better item intelligence for the warfighter for operational planning; and reduce workforce burden through increased productivity and efficiency.
 
“The purpose of the UID Supplier Alliance (USA) Committee is to increase access to senior DoD leadership, thereby driving the adoption of UID from the top down. In the process we intend to educate the military and their contractors about the enormous business benefits of implementing UID across the military and throughout enterprises,” stated UID Committee Interim Chairperson, Peter Collins, President, A2B Tracking Solutions.
 
The USA Committee is being chartered with three main goals: Develop a clear, consistent message on all aspects of UID requirements; communicate and educate influential government leaders about the benefits of UID compliance; and establish a plan for success.
 
“Combining the resources of our members and creating a unified message and communication infrastructure will strengthen our voice about the benefits of UID compliance,” said A. Tee Migliori, President, AIM North America.
 
Participation in the USA Committee requires membership in AIM Global or AIM North America and minimal additional contribution.
 
For information about the USA Committee, contact the AIM North America office at +1 724.934.5688 or info@aim-na.org.
 

About AIM North America
AIM North America is the industry trade association that represents the Automatic Identification and Mobility sales channel in the US, Canada and Mexico.  AIM North America provides marketing, networking, and educational resources to assist resellers, systems integrators, software developers, suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers in growing their Automatic Identification and Mobility business. AIM North America is a chapter of AIM Global, the worldwide authority on automatic identification and mobility for more than 30 years. For more information regarding AIM North America, visit www.aim-na.org.

Dolphin® 7900 now features integrated GPS technology in a true industrial-grade mobile computing platform

Skaneateles Falls, N.Y. – Oct. 22, 2007 – Hand Held Products, Inc., a global leader in image-based data collection solutions for mobile applications, announces that it has enhanced its Dolphin® 7900 Mobile Computer with integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, making it the only industrial-grade mobile data collection solution with fully integrated GPS capabilities available for sale today.

The Dolphin 7900 is purpose-built for applications in field sales and services, courier, utilities, government and route accounting. Its high-performance GPS architecture provides fast and accurate location-based information for navigation services, mobile asset tracking, and documentation of field service or visitation.

Multi-mode wireless connectivity — GSM/GPRS, WLAN and Bluetooth — provides real-time voice and data communication. When combined with GPS, this enables real-time tracking and management of field-based assets. Powered by Adaptus® Imaging Technology 5.0, the Dolphin 7900 can read linear and 2D barcodes, plus capture digital images and signatures. This combination of functionalities enables customers to deploy a single, complete and affordable solution, while reducing the support and management costs that result from utilizing multiple devices.

“The integration of GPS into the Dolphin 7900 enables enterprises to run new applications that can increase productivity and efficiency, while enhancing customer service,” said Scott Garmon, Senior Product Manager for Mobility Systems, Hand Held Products. “GPS opens new doors to advanced capabilities and, until now, it’s only been available in solutions with inferior durability or limited functionality. With the 7900, organizations can now deploy a comprehensive and extremely reliable solution to their workers in the field.”

Industrial-grade durability and environmental sealing ensures dependability, even in the most demanding real-world applications. Advanced Shift-PLUS™ Power Management enables the Dolphin 7900 to continue working for more than 10 hours, even in GPS and GSM/GPRS-centric uses, delivering uninterrupted data collection, communication and location-based use beyond an entire work-shift.

 
For more information contact Hand Held Products at 1-800-582-4263, or visit www.handheld.com/7900.

About Hand Held Products
Hand Held Products is the global leader in the design and manufacture of image-based mobile computers, handheld imagers, self-service kiosks and barcode verification solutions for mobile, in-premise, and transaction processing applications. Led by their Adaptus® Imaging Technology platform, Hand Held Products is dedicated to delivering innovative imaging solutions to its customers and partners through more than 30 sales offices and hundreds of resellers. To find out how Hand Held Products can help you, call us at 1-800-582-4263. Or visit us at www.handheld.com.

HONEYWELL ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE HAND HELD PRODUCTS INC. – IMAGING AND MOBILE INNOVATOR

Acquisition Provides Entry into Large and Growing Automatic Identification and Data Collection Marketplace, Expands Pervasive Wireless Technology Expertise

Minneapolis, MN, October 15, 2007 - Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hand Held Products Inc., a privately held Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) company based in Skaneateles Falls, N.Y., for approximately $390 million. Hand Held Products manufactures a range of data collection and communication products designed for mobile, on-site, and transaction processing in retail, healthcare, utilities, transportation, logistics and industry. The agreement is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory review.

Hand Held will become a part of Honeywell’s Security Group within the Automation and Control Solutions (ACS) business. Hand Held had sales of approximately $285 million in 2006.

Roger Fradin, President and CEO of Honeywell ACS said, “Hand Held’s growth potential and strong positions in key vertical markets complement ACS’ existing wireless solutions. Hand Held's ‘customer first’ mentality fits well with our culture. Both cultures value innovation that drives our customers’ success.”

Hand Held’s core products are bar code scanners and rugged mobile, wireless computers that are used for asset-tracking, logistics execution and supply chain management across diverseend markets. The company is perhaps best known in its space for its line of mobile computing and imaging technology used by the U.S. Postal Service, Dillards and Veterans Administration hospitals.

“Hand Held has demonstrated leadership in image-based technology, which is replacing laser-based legacy products,” said Ben Cornett, President of Honeywell Security. “There’s tremendous opportunity for us with Hand Held as global demand for information increases along the supply chain in healthcare, industry and logistics; the outlook for the overall industry shows double-digit growth.”

“Aligning with Honeywell – one of the world’s leading technology companies - gives us an unprecedented ability to develop best-in-class solutions and deliver them to our customers,” said Kevin Jost, President and CEO for Hand Held Products. “Over the past three decades, we’ve built a successful business around innovation focused on best serving customer needs – more recently we’ve developed a clear and compelling view of the future for our customers and
employees, which we believe can now be fully realized through this exciting combination.”

Hand Held Products’ portfolio includes well-known brands, such as its Dolphin product series, which are lightweight and ergonomically designed mobile computers that access, capture, and transmit real-time data wirelessly, keeping enterprises connected to mission-critical data regardless of location. Dolphin mobile solutions are found across a range of industries including transportation, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, field services and warehousing. Additionally, the company’s full product line – including an extensive portfolio of handheld scanners, feature its proprietary Adaptus Imaging Technology – the industry’s leading brand for image-based data capture. Adaptus utilizes digital camera technology and sophisticated image processing software to deliver high-performance barcode scanning and digital image capture capabilities. With millions of units already installed, this has proven to be important technology for retail, healthcare, transportation and manufacturing. Hand Held (www.handheld.com) also offers services and aftermarket technical support to customers in approximately 100 countries.

Cornett added: “This acquisition creates an exciting adjacency for Honeywell Security that will enable us to deliver even better technology and solutions to customers. We’re enthusiastic about bringing both Hand Held and Honeywell customers a broader selection of products and services.”

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