Honeywell creates theoptimizedplant.com to help manufacturers succeed in a tough economy

The site focuses on four key strategies: reducing maintenance costs, reducing risk and improving cash flow, implementing high-ROI solutions and driving down operational costs. It includes a variety of tools including videos, podcasts, white papers, case studies and informational web seminars, all of which offer practical advice for deriving faster returns during these lean times.

"Over the past few years, manufacturers have been feeling pressure to push production to the limits, but now they're under intense scrutiny to cut costs while maintaining production,"

said Ged Blenkharn, Regional General Manager of Honeywell Process Solutions Middle East.

"With the current economic situation, it's more important than ever for manufacturers to operate efficiently, and our customers are increasingly asking for advice on how to do that. TheOptimizedPlant.com is one tool we're offering to provide easy access to this information."

The site features tips on extending the life of current assets, improving product quality, using certified recycled parts to reduce maintenance costs, installing applications to reduce energy consumption, implementing cost-effective migration strategies, reducing raw materials costs, optimizing existing advanced applications, and complying with regulations.

In addition to TheOptimizedPlant.com, please visit www.honeywell.com/ps for more information regarding Honeywell solutions that help manufacturers enhance safety, reliability and efficiency for improved business performance.

Honeywell International is a $37bn 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.

Honeywell Process Solutions is part of Honeywell's Automation and Control Solutions group, a global leader in providing product and service solutions that improve efficiency and profitability, support regulatory compliance, and maintain safe, comfortable environments in homes, buildings and industry.