UTC Fire & Security
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| UTC Fire & Security | |
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| Type | Subsidiary of UTC |
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| Founded | July 2003 (renamed UTC Fire & Security April 2005) |
| Headquarters | Farmington, Connecticut |
| Key people | William Brown, President |
| Industry | Fire detection, Fire suppression, Combustion Control, Physical Security, Electronic Security |
| Website | UTC Fire & Security |
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 $4.5 billion company with over 50,000 employees serving customers in 25 countries.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] 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
[edit] 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
