Oshkosh 2013 Sponsor: Bendix-King by Honeywell
The history of the Bendix name runs parallel to the development of King Radio until the mid-1980s, when the Allied Corporation purchased Bendix Aviation and King Radio and combined the two to create the now-renowned Bendix/King brand of avionics.
In late 1985, the Allied Corporation merged with the Signal Companies to become Allied-Signal. The name was further modified to AlliedSignal in 1993 to reinforce a one-company image and signify the full integration of its business.
In 1999, AlliedSignal merged with Honeywell and adopted the Honeywell name to take advantage of the company's universal recognition throughout the industries it serves as well as in households around the world. Shortly after the merger was completed, Honeywell announced that due to pilot recognition and loyalty, it would retain the Bendix/King brand for its general aviation avionics. Today, we are known as Bendix/King by Honeywell.
1920
Five American chemical companies are combined to form the Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation.
1924
The Bendix Corporation, a manufacturer of automobile brake systems, offered its stock for public sale.
1929
The Bendix Corporation was renamed the Bendix Aviation Corporation to signify a new direction for the company.
1958
Now a major manufacture of other products, including nylon and refrigerants, Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation was named Allied Chemical Company and moved its headquarters to Morristown, New Jersey.
1960
The Bendix Aviation Corporation changed its name back to The Bendix Corporation to reflect its growth into a creative engineering and manufacturing organization engaged in many products and fields.
Allied Chemical Company was renamed allied Corporation.
1983
Allied purchased the Bendix Corporation.
1985
Allied merged with the Signal Companies, adding critical mass to its aerospace, automotive and engineered materials businesses. The addition of Signal's Garrett division to Bendix made aerospace Allied-Signal's largest business sector.
1993
The Allied-Signal was changed to AlliedSignal in 1993 to reinforce a one-company image and signify the full integration of its business.
1999
Allied-Signal merged with Honeywell.
2007
Honeywell launched the endorsed brand Bendix/King by Honeywell at Oshkosh.
2011
Bendix/King established new business operations in Albuquerque, NM.
The tradition of leadership and innovation continues with Bendix/King. Along with our new business operations we have renewed our brand — and our promise — to design, build and support the best-performing, most innovative and cost-effective avionics products available for general aviation. Soon, we will have an all-new product line!
Did You Know? Cool Facts About Bendix-King by Honeywell
- Bendix/King by Honeywell is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Bendix/King Avionics is a division of Honeywell Aerospace
- On January 1, 2012, Bendix/King became a separate operating enterprise of Honeywell Aerospace
- Bendix/King has been an avionics supplier for more than 50 years
- Bendix/King is a leading global supplier of light aircraft avionics
- A Part 23, Part 27, LSA & experimental certified and non-certified avionics and accessory supplier for light aircraft (<6000lbs)
- Bendix/King ships over $100 million in parts of new and overhauled products
- Bendix/King can be found online at www.bendixking.com
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