ATLANTA, June 10, 2008 - Onity was recently selected as an associate member of the Association of Starwood Franchisees & Owners North America (ASFONA).  ASFONA’s main objective is to provide a forum for franchise owners to work closely with senior management from Starwood Hotels & Resorts to address operational issues and opportunities.  Onity is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). 

“Membership in ASFONA is by invitation only and strictly limited,” said John Shingler, president of ASFONA. “This exclusivity ensures our membership comprises a small, select group of highly-regarded product or service providers to the hospitality industry.”

In addition to company membership, Daniel Foxworth, Onity’s director of hospitality sales was appointed as an honorary board member.  Honorary board members are invited to join ASFONA’s board of directors and other invited industry participants at strategic meetings held in North America throughout the year.

“Participation from suppliers like Onity is key given the growing importance of guest room security and the ongoing advances in technology,” Shingler said. 

Onity, a leading global provider of electronic locking systems, offers innovative technological solutions and services for the Hospitality, Corporate, Education, Government and Marine markets. The company’s portfolio of facility management solutions includes electronic locks, in-room safes, and Senercomm® energy-management systems. Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, Onity has R&D and manufacturing operations in Spain, Mexico, China, and the U.S., as well as an extensive sales and service network that spans more than 115 countries around the globe. For information about Onity’s electronic hospitality solutions please visit www.onity.com.

Onity is part of UTC Fire & Security, which provides fire safety and security solutions to more than one million customers around the world. Headquartered in Connecticut, UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp., which provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide. More information can be found at www.utcfireandsecurity.com.

Contact:

Kimberly Reidy
860-284-3094
Kimberly.reidy@fs.utc.com