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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) accelerates local production of Honeywell TPE331 parts. It targets Do-228 utility and HTT-40 trainer fleets for long-term sustainment. In late November 2025, HAL issued an RFI to Indian manufacturers. The RFI seeks castings, forgings, and finished spares for these turboprop engines. This move shifts HAL from licensed assembly to a self-reliant supply chain. Moreover, it aligns with India’s goal of boosting industrial automation in critical sectors.

Honeywell International has partnered with Digimarc Corporation to integrate advanced digital security into its handheld scanners. This initiative targets the growing issue of gift card fraud, which has become a significant challenge for global retailers. By embedding Digimarc’s authentication technology into Honeywell’s devices, the company demonstrates how industrial automation and control systems can extend beyond factory automation into retail environments.

Industrial automation increasingly integrates environmental control systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. Honeywell’s recent price reduction on air purifiers highlights how automation technologies extend beyond production lines into workplace health. As a result, companies now evaluate air purification as part of their broader factory automation strategies.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has entered a strategic partnership with Honeywell to boost refinery output. The collaboration leverages Honeywell’s refining and petrochemical solutions, including proprietary catalysts, advanced equipment, and automation technologies. As a result, production capacity will rise from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day within three years. This expansion positions Dangote as the world’s largest refinery, strengthening Nigeria’s energy independence and reducing reliance on fuel imports.