Honeywell Turbo Technologies (formerly Garrett Engine Boosting Systems) is a unit of the Honeywell Transportation Systems division of Honeywell International. Formerly a manufacturer of turboprop engines and a pioneer in numerous aerospace technologies, the company has continued to manufacture high-end turbochargers and components for the automobile and truck industry. Honeywell Turbo Technologies has facilities and offices in more than 20 locations on five continents.
Garrett Engine Boosting Systems originated from the Gas Turbine division of Garrett AiResearch. In 1954, the AiResearch Industrial Division was established in Phoenix, Arizona for turbocharger design and manufacturing.[1] The AiResearch Industrial Division would later be renamed Garrett Automotive.
In 1964, after a merger with Signal Oil, Garrett became part of Signal Companies.[2] In the mid-1980s, Signal merged with Allied Chemical & Dye, and became AlliedSignal, an automotive, aerospace and engineering company. AlliedSignal merged with Honeywell in 1999, where the turbocharger business was known as Garrett Engine Boosting Systems. Renamed Honeywell Turbo Technologies in 2004, the Garrett name has been retained as a product brand name for aftermarket.[3]
To prove performance and durability, the Garrett brand competes in numerous motorsport series. The company also supports auto racing around the world including sports car racing, drag racing, rally racing, and open-wheel racing.
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