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Founded in 1934 and based in Hartford, CT, United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX) designs, develops, manufactures, and markets technology products and services 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 escalators and moving walkways. Carrier provides HVAC and refrigeration solutions. UTC Fire & Security offers security & fire safety products and services. Pratt & Whitney supplies aircraft engines for the commercial, military, business jet, and general aviation markets. Hamilton Sundstrand includes technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products and aftermarket services for diversified industries. Sikorsky manufactures military and commercial helicopters and also provides aftermarket helicopter & aircraft parts and services. The company had FYE 12/31/2011 sales of $58.1 billion and has 199,900 employees according to its current 10K government filing.