Interviews
• Sales were down (4%) on both a reported and organic basis compared with the first quarter of 2012, driven by approximately 10% lower European light vehicle production volumes and declining aftermarket sales, partially offset by the positive impact of new platform launches, including higher turbo gas launches in North America and China.
• Segment profit was down (8%) and segment margins decreased (50) bps to 12.1% primarily driven by lower sales, and ongoing projects to drive operational improvement in the Friction Materials business, partially offset by productivity benefits.
Honeywell Company