UTC Fire & Security

Infobox_Company

company_name = UTC Fire & Security
company_
company_type = Subsidiary of UTC
foundation = July 2003 (renamed UTC Fire & Security April 2005)
location = Farmington, Connecticut
key_people = William Brown, President
industry = Fire detection, Fire suppression, Combustion Control, Physical Security, Electronic Security
homepage = [http://www.utcfireandsecurity.com UTC Fire & Security]
num_employees = 43,000

UTC Fire & Security is an industry leader in fire and security products and services. A wholly owned subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, UTC Fire & Security is a $5.7 billion company with over 43,000 employees serving customers in 25 countries.

History

UTC entered the fire and security industry in July 2003 with the acquisition of Chubb. In April 2005, they expanded their presence with the acquisition of Kidde, and the business unit was renamed UTC Fire & Security.

Brands

* Chubb, a company that provides fire safety and security solutions, which range from electronic security systems to manned guarding operations
* Kidde, a specialist in fire systems for detection, suppression and fire fighting
* Onity, a world leader in electronic locks, in-room safes and energy management solutions
* Lenel, a security systems and software developer, acquired in 2005
* Red Hawk Industries, a security integrator and service provider, acquired in 2006
* CalProtection, a fire/life safety company, acquired in 2007
* Marioff, a global leader in water mist fire suppression systems 2007

Products and services

* Industrial and Commercial Fire Safety
* Consumer and Residential Fire Safety
* Hazard Sensing and Combustion Control
* Electronic Security
* Monitoring and Response
* Physical Security
* Cash in Transit
* Security Personnel

External links

* [http://www.utcfireandsecurity.com UTC Fire & Security Official Site]