United Technologies (NYSE: UTX) is a conglomerate that makes products for a number of different industries. It makes most of its money, however, by selling helicopters, aircraft parts, elevators and escalators, and heating and air conditioning systems for buildings. The company earned $53 billion in revenue and $4.2 billion in net income in 2009.^[1]

With around two-thirds of its revenues coming from abroad, UTX is a truly international company. UTX is especially focused on emerging markets. It the dominant player in the Chinese elevator market with an impressive three-quarters share of the market. China has about one third of the world's elevators, a number that is increasing and will help UTX's revenue grow.

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