SimplexGrinnell Announces Contracts to Service Fire Systems at the Smithsonian

SimplexGrinnell Announces Contracts to Service Fire Systems at the Smithsonian

Scope of Work Includes Testing, Inspection and Maintenance of Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- SimplexGrinnell, a business unit of Tyco Fire & Security and a leader in fire and life-safety systems and services, today announces multi-million dollar agreements with the Smithsonian Institution for testing and inspection of fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems at 49 Smithsonian facilities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Under the agreements, SimplexGrinnell will provide inspection and testing, maintenance, repair, emergency service and associated reports for fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems in Smithsonian museums, office buildings and warehouses. The services delivered by SimplexGrinnell will help ensure the systems and other related fire protection equipment remain in good physical condition and in proper working order.

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum complex and research organization, with 18 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and research centers. The total number of objects, works of art and specimens at the Smithsonian is estimated at 143.7 million. Last year, there were over 20 million visitors to Smithsonian museums and affiliate museums.

"As a leader in the fire and life-safety industry and a company committed to service excellence, SimplexGrinnell is honored to have the opportunity to provide fire systems services for the Smithsonian Institution," says Dean Seavers, president of SimplexGrinnell. "We recognize the important role SimplexGrinnell is playing in helping to protect Smithsonian facilities. We're proud of our experience in fire systems, and confident of our ability to deliver world-class services to the Smithsonian."

SimplexGrinnell delivers service to tens of thousands of customers, and strives to be the premier service provider in the fire and life-safety industry. In the government arena, SimplexGrinnell also provides fire systems and services for the U.S. Pentagon.

About SimplexGrinnell

SimplexGrinnell, a business unit of Tyco Fire & Security, provides a comprehensive array of fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire suppression, integrated security and healthcare communications systems and services. With 1.3 million customers, 11,500 employees, 150 local offices, and over 200 years of history in the fire business, SimplexGrinnell is the leader in the fire and life-safety industry. For additional information, visit http://www.simplexgrinnell.com/.

About Tyco Fire & Security

Tyco Fire & Security, a major segment of Tyco International Ltd., provides electronic security systems, fire protection, detection and suppression systems, sprinklers and fire extinguishers. With $11 billion in annual sales and more than 90,000 employees, Tyco Fire & Security's products and services are used to safeguard firefighters, prevent fires, deter thieves and protect people and property.

Tyco and SimplexGrinnell are trademarks of Tyco International Services AG or its affiliates.


Source: SimplexGrinnell

CONTACT: Chris Woodcock of SimplexGrinnell, +1-978-731-7052,
chwoodcock@tycoint.com; or Deb Coller of Tyco Fire & Security,
+1-561-988-7035, dcoller@tycoint.com

Web site: http://www.tyco.com/

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