LAS VEGAS — In today’s financially challenged global economy, it’s critical that manufacturers provide customers with opportunities for sales growth and that’s what Honeywell executives aimed to do at its annual International Meeting held yesterday at the Venetian Conference Center. The event brought together approximately 100 of Honeywell’s most valued international customers. 
       
“Especially during tough economic times, our international customers understand the importance of attending. We actually had representation from more than 20 countries,” said Bill Peinhardt, international product manager for Honeywell Consumer Product Group (CPG). “Every year, our purpose is to help energize sales, increase distribution opportunities and ultimately, grow business. Getting together at the show is the perfect venue for a year-over-year kick off.”
       
Honeywell CPG President Craig Breese and Friction Materials Vice President of Marketing Miguel Tintore addressed the group with Honeywell’s performance and vision for the future. Then, brand leaders gave updates on new products and programs that could benefit global customers.
       
“Since last year’s meeting, the Honeywell CPG and Friction teams have helped increase opportunities for sales by expanding catalogs to cover Australia/New Zealand, China and Southeast Asia and we are currently identifying Eastern European regions for growth as well,” said Peinhardt.
       
During the meeting, Honeywell also recognized three of its international customers for outstanding sales achievements in 2009: Partes Automotrices Geo, S.A. – Honduras; PT Autochem – Indonesia; and Ferromat Trading – Israel.