United Technologies Corporation

United Technologies Corporation Overview

Company Headquarters: Farmington, Connecticut, US

Founded: 1934

Workforce: ~77,200

Company Working: United Technologies Corporation (UTC) provides technology products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries. It operates through four business segments, namely, Otis, Carrier (formerly referred to as UTC Climate, Controls, and Security), Pratt and Whitney, and Collins Aerospace Systems (a combination of the segment formerly referred to as UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins). The Collins Aerospace Systems segment covers electric power generation, power management, and distribution systems, air data and aircraft sensing systems, engine components, engine control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems, environmental control systems, fire and ice detection and protection systems, propeller systems, engine nacelle systems, aircraft lighting and seating and cargo systems, actuation and landing systems, space products and subsystems, and aftermarket services. Pratt and Whitney, which functions as a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, is among the world’s leading suppliers of aircraft engines and Auxiliary Power Unit (APUs) for the commercial, military, business jet, and general aviation markets globally. The company offers engine nacelle systems through its Collins Aerospace systems segment. Furthermore, the company also offers MRO services for nacelle systems and has 8 MRO sites across the globe.

Strategy

United Technologies Corporation focuses on strengthening its business segment across the global market through investment in the efficient supply chain. The company targets leading suppliers and distributors to expand in all diverse categories to represent the company’s product portfolio. Additionally, it invested nearly USD 4 billion with its partnered first tier suppliers to enhance its diversification strategy. Moreover, the company also focuses on the product innovation and development in order to offer highly efficient and sustainable products across residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

Company Snapshot

$59,837M

Revenue

77,200

Employees

1934

Founded

Farmington, Connecticut, US

Headquarters

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Strategically balanced portfolio of products and revenue streams
Strong industry recognition
Growth in revenue
Diversified business segments
Highly successful at go-to-market strategies
Global customer base
Extensive distribution network
Strategically balanced product portfolio
Diverse business segments
Highly successful go-to-market strategies
Wide global presence
Strong financial growth of the domestic market
Strong brand portfolio
Increased company-funded spending on research and development by 3.7% from 2017 to 2018
Strong aftermarket parts and services segment, with contribution of 46% to net sales in 2018 Large workforce of 240,000 employees as of 2018
High research and development capabilities
Strong focus on new product development
Global presence

Weaknesses

Low liquidity position limits the company’s ability while funding any growth prospect arrive in the market
Over dependence on the market in the US
Declining investments in R&D
Dependence on the US market
Low liquidity position limits the company’s ability
Dependence on the US
High debt balance
Considerable debt affecting financial growth; nearly 53% total debt to total capitalization as of 2018
High dependency on the US market
Dependency on the US market
High attrition rate

Opportunities

Strong outlook for the global aerospace and defense market
Demand for military aircraft engines market
Strategic collaborations, joint ventures and acquisitions with major players in the market
Focus on strategic collaborations and acquisitions
Scope for strategic collaborations, joint ventures, and acquisitions of major players in the market
Strategic collaborations with, joint ventures with, and acquisitions of major players
Scope in investment inproduct development toenhance market position
Collaboration and partnership with the renowned suppliers across emerging economies
Expansion of aftermarket parts business in emerging economies such as China and India
Increasing demand for next-generation aircraft
Growth opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region
Focus on strategic collaborations & acquisitions
Strategic collaborations and acquisitions

Threats

Intense competition
Export control regulations
Changing technology
Strict aviation regulations
Increasing raw material prices
Strict regulations for approval of new MRO facility
Stringent aviation regulations
Changes in government regulations
Change in the industry standards and policies
Volatility in raw material prices
Frequent changes in aftermarket parts specifications by the FAA and other organizations
Presence of several uncertified suppliers with inconsistent products in the Asian market
Increasing component prices

Key Developments

Date	Approach	Development
Aug 2018	Product Launch	Automated logic, a part of United Technologies Co., launched the OptiFlex virtual integrator platform. This platform monitors a large amount of data across various building subsystems and devices regardless of their manufacturer.
June 2018	Product Launch	Carrier, a part of United Technologies Co., launched TruVu ET touchscreen displays for i-Vu building automation system. It provides an intuitive user interface for facility managers to manage HVAC devices.
April 2019	Product Launch	UTC launched a new 868AM and 433-63 smoke/heat detectors use in a residential intrusion system with a compatible receiver. The device has a test button surrounded by a LED and a built-in sounder for alarm indication. The status LED flashes red every 45 seconds to indicate normal status (no alarm).
November 2018	Product Launch	UTC launched new series of acoustic glass break sensors, i.e. GS960 Series. It includes GS960-acoustic glass break sensor, EN Grade II, GS960AM- acoustic glass break sensor, AM, EN Grade III, GS960-TR tester/calibration tool GS960 Series, GS960-RB-EOL resistor PCB for GS960 Series.
February 2020	Expansion	Collins Aerospace Systems, a business unit of UTC, inaugurated its new MRO facility in Singapore. The inauguration of the new facility enabled the company to offer enhanced services to its customers in Asia-Pacific.
June 2019	Merger	Raytheon Company and UTC signed an agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to form a combined company named Raytheon Technologies. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2020. The merger will enable both the companies to strengthen their products and enhance their position in the global aerospace & defense market.

Product Offering

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
- MRO Services
- Deicers

Financial Performance

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