12/17/2007
Colleen Repplier Joins Tyco Safety Products to Lead New Combined Unit
Princeton, NJ, November 20, 2007 – Tyco Safety Products
(TSP), a business segment of Tyco International Ltd., announced today the integration
of its Fire Suppression Group (FSG) and Fire and Building Products (TF&BP)
strategic business units (SBUs) into one combined SBU. The new SBU will operate
under the name Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products (TFS&BP),
and is led by Colleen Repplier, who recently joined Tyco Safety Products from
Home Depot Supply.
This combination creates a comprehensive industry-leader
in the nearly $3 billion fire suppression market. The integration better
positions TFS&BP
to provide increased customer support while driving synergies with new technology
development in both the fire and mechanical industries.
“We’re
excited about this integration and the clear advantages it offers our customers.” said
George Oliver, President, Tyco Safety Products. “By integrating
the chemical- and water-based suppression products and services of both units,
TFS&BP will be well-positioned to
address customers’ fire suppression needs, no matter what type of extinguishing
agents and suppression products are required.”
As part of the integration,
Colleen Repplier has been named president
of TFS&BP, reporting to Oliver. Repplier comes to Tyco with an impressive
record of multi-industry experience and success, most recently with Home Depot
where she was Vice President, Financial and Commercial Operations, HD Supply. Prior
to joining Home Depot, she was President of the Global Container business for
CHEP Equipment Pooling, a global logistics company operating in 40 countries
worldwide. Repplier has also held senior management roles at General
Electric’s Power Systems Division, Bechtel Power Corporation and Westinghouse
Electric Company.
Mark VanDover, who was previously President and General Manager of the Tyco
Fire Suppression unit has been named as Chief Operating Officer of TSP, also
reporting to Oliver. In his new role, Mark will be responsible for the global
operations of TSP. Bob Brinkman, who served as President of the Tyco Fire & Building
Products unit prior to the integration, recently retired from the company.
Recognized
special hazard and fire protection brands sold under TFS&BP
include ANSUL, CENTRAL, GRINNELL, HYGOOD, NIEDNER, QUELL, RAPID RESPONSE, STAR,
and SKUM.
About Tyco Safety Products
Tyco Safety Products, a business segment of Tyco
International, designs, manufactures and sells fire protection, security and
life safety products including fire suppression products, breathing apparatus,
intrusion security, access control and video management systems.
About Tyco
International
Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC) is a diversified, global company that provides
vital products and services to customers in more than 60 countries. Tyco is
a leading provider of security products and services, fire protection and detection
products and services, valves and controls, and other industrial products.
Tyco completed the spin-off of its healthcare and electronics businesses on
June 29, 2007 and today has annual revenues of more than $18 billion and 115,000
employees. More information on Tyco can be found at www.tyco.com.
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