Honeywell awarded at China Automation Service Products Summit

Honeywell was recognised for automation excellence with three awards at the 2012 China Automation Service Products Summit. The company won the Gold Medal in Automation Service Products, Excellence in Lifecycle Service Brands and Excellent Case Study in Automation Services.

The first annual event recognises excellence in automation service products and was co-hosted by the China Instrument Manufacturers Association, Machinery and Electronics Business and Automation Today organisations. Honourees were selected by a group of automation and industry experts.

In awarding the Gold Medal in Automation Product Services, judges recognised Honeywell for its global service support centres that employ thousands of engineers and experts to deliver round-the-clock, localised customer service. The Excellence in Lifecycle Services Brands award also honoured the company’s approach to helping manufacturers optimise performance and efficiency by being involved at every step, from a project’s preliminary discussion and system configuration, to comprehensive hardware and software upgrading, and on-site and remote expert assistance.

“Life-cycle services have become an increasingly critical part of our portfolio for the process industries due, in part, to today’s faster evolution of technology,” said Liang Qiquan, director of Honeywell Process Solutions’ services business in China.

“Making it easier and more efficient for our customers to cost-effectively upgrade their technology at their own pace is critical to improving plant safety, reliability, efficiency and sustainability. These awards underscore how important life-cycle services have become for manufacturers.”

Additionally, the judges highlighted Honeywell’s work with Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Ltd in the Excellence in Automation Services - Case Study category. Shanghai Petrochemical relies on Honeywell’s Lifecycle Management (LCM) technology for upgrading and to control overhead. By using the technology, Shanghai Petrochemical strengthened its plants’ operational safety, efficiency, stability and sustainability. The LCM technology also controlled predictable maintenance costs, and enhanced risk prevention and operational performance.

“Honeywell’s innovative service concept for life-cycle services gives users practical help and support, allowing them to continue to be leaders in technology while controlling costs,” the judges said.

“Honeywell sets itself apart from its competitors; its LCM solutions help users who are confronting major challenges, providing cost-effective solutions throughout the project’s entire life span, practically improving operational performance and profitability for users.”