Readers of this space know that my investment bias is toward large-cap companies with demonstrated business models and who have a competitive advantage in established markets, preferably with a favorable global trend as a support. And with the above in mind, Parker-Hannifin is worth a review.

Parker-Hannifin (NYSE: PH) is one of the world's largest makers of components that control the flow of industrial fluids; control systems for machinery/equipment; motion control products; fluid purification, fluid and fuel control; process instrumentation; air conditioning / refrigeration; electromagnetic shielding; and thermal management products and systems.

In general, analysts expect PH to register 10-14% revenue growth in F2008, on solid growth in industrial and aerospace work, internationally. Moreover, the global aerospace growth cycle is expected to continue through 2008 and into 2009, netting impressive results for PH.

Further, although the majority of PH's revenues is U.S.-based, and those division will not achieve their peak performance due to the barely-growing U.S. economy, Parker's international industrial/business segment is expected to continue to benefit from emerging market / developing economies work.

It's a Wall Street axiom, but one that's worth repeating in choppy markets: diversity provides greater safety. That's diversity across a portfolio, and diversity within a company, and a good example of the latter is Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON).

Thermostats and aircraft maintenance would seem like business lines at opposite ends of the spectrum, but they are at Honeywell's core, and they speak to the company's strength.

Analysts like HON's aerospace division (36% of revenue), which manufactures cockpit controls, power generation equipment, and wheels/brakes for commercial/military aircraft. The division also makes jet engines for regional/business jet manufacturers.

Further, analysts really like HON's automation/control division (35% of revenue), which makes home/office climate control equipment. Analysts see solid demand for HON's next-generation energy-efficient controls as businesses and homeowner re-emphasize energy efficiency, due to high energy prices. The Reuters F2007/F2008 EPS consensus estimates for HON are $3.16 to $3.73.