Article: United States : United Technologies Said to Lead Bidding for GE Security Unit.

Byline: Mamta03

United Technologies Corp. has emerged as the frontrunner in the bidding for General Electric Co. s fire alarm and surveillance systems unit, said a person familiar with the matter.

GE put the unit up for sale earlier this year and is still talking to more than one bidder, said the person, who didn t want to be named because talks are private. United Technologies, the maker of Otis elevators and Carrier air conditioners, would get more dealers and new customers from the purchase.

A deal would bolster United Technologies Chief Executive Officer Louis Chenevert s strategy of offering service contracts for equipment and systems in ...

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