United Technologies to buy Goodrich

United Technologies Corp. will buy Goodrich Corp. for $18.4 billion, including $1.9 billion in net debt assumed. Closing on the deal is subject to customary approvals. Once completed, United Technologies, of Hartford, Conn., is expected to have worldwide sales of $66 billion based on projected 2011 results, as well as a stronger position in the aerospace and defense industry. Goodrich, based in Charlotte, N.C., supplies landing gear, aircraft wheels and brakes to the aerospace and defense industry. United Technology builds engines, helicopters and other aviation-related products. (Source: PRNewswire, 09/21/11) Gulf Coast note: Goodrich has its Alabama Service Center in Foley, Ala. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, a United Technologies company, assembles and tests rockets at Stennis Space Center, Miss.