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SimplexGrinnell Announces GSA Contract For
Nurse Call / Patient Response Products
Leading Systems Integrator Also Working Toward
GSA Agreement For Fire and Security Offerings
HOUSTON, Texas and WESTMINSTER, Massachusetts (May 22, 2002) - SimplexGrinnell, a business unit of Tyco International Ltd.'s (NYSE: TYC, LSE: TYI, BSX: TYC) Fire and Security Division and a leader in fire protection, integrated security and healthcare communications, is now able to provide advanced nurse call and patient response products to the federal government under a newly approved agreement with the General Services Administration (GSA).
The new GSA agreement, GS-27F-0026M, covers three flagship products available from SimplexGrinnell: the Executone Healthcare Communications Platform™ for wireless systems integration; CARE/COM® II-E Patient Communications System; and the LifeSaver™ System intelligent nurse call solution.
"SimplexGrinnell's agreement with GSA for leading nurse call and patient response systems is a step forward in our expanding efforts to serve the needs of the federal government," said John Harding, Government Sales and Marketing Manager with SimplexGrinnell. "Whether used in a VA hospital or a military clinic, our healthcare communications systems can help federal organizations operate more efficiently and effectively."
GSA agreements, like the SimplexGrinnell contract for nurse call and patient response products, streamline the federal purchasing process. This process allows for a shorter procurement cycle, and enables federal agencies to procure goods and services more efficiently, with reduced expenditure of time and resources.
SimplexGrinnell has also been working toward a GSA contract for fire alarm and security systems. As a result of those efforts, SimplexGrinnell has an agreement pending that will include a comprehensive offering of detection and alarm and integrated security solutions. SimplexGrinnell also has an existing GSA agreement for the servicing of fire alarm systems.
"The ability to offer these products and services to federal government customers underscores SimplexGrinnell's single-source capabilities," Harding says. "Our one-stop delivery model is a very good fit in the government marketplace. And the intent is to expand our GSA offerings to include portable fire extinguishers and sprinklers as well."
More information on SimplexGrinnell's GSA agreements is available at www.simplexgrinnell.com/gsa. SimplexGrinnell will also exhibit at the GSA Expo, May 22 and 23, at the San Diego Convention Center.
About SimplexGrinnell
SimplexGrinnell LP, a unit of Tyco International's Fire and Security Services Division, is a leading provider of fire detection and alarm, fire suppression, and integrated security systems and services. SimplexGrinnell delivers single-source solutions using its comprehensive portfolio of high-quality products and services. The Simplex® and Grinnell® product lines being sold, delivered and serviced by SimplexGrinnell include: fire detection and alarm systems; fire sprinkler systems; fire extinguishers and pumps; restaurant fire suppression systems; special hazard fire protection systems; integrated security applications that link access control, CCTV and fire; emergency lighting; healthcare communication systems; and integrated sound, intercom and telephone systems. SimplexGrinnell serves its customers through a network of company-owned district offices that covers all of North America. The SimplexGrinnell district offices also provide 24/7 emergency services. For additional information or to locate the nearest SimplexGrinnell district office, visit www.simplexgrinnell.com
About Tyco Fire and Security
Tyco Fire & Security, one of the major businesses of Tyco International Ltd., designs, manufactures, installs and services electronic security systems and fire protection, detection and suppression systems. With $10 billion in annual sales and more than 100,000 employees, Tyco Fire & Security includes more than 60 brands, which are represented in over 100 countries. Its products are used to safeguard firefighters, prevent and fight fires, deter thieves and protect people and property.
Certain statements in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking, and the words "anticipates," "believe," "expect," "estimate" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. For a full description of forward-looking information that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, see the discussion under the section "Forward-Looking Statements" included in Management's Discussion and Analysis filed as part of the Company's 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Copyright © 2002 SimplexGrinnell LP. All rights reserved.
Tyco, Simplex, Grinnell, Healthcare Communications Platform, CARE/COM and LifeSaver are trademarks of Tyco International Services AG or its affiliates.
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CONTACT: Chris Woodcock
Manager, Advertising & Public Relations
SimplexGrinnell
978-731-7052
chwoodcock@tycoint.com
Peter Ferris
Tyco International
603-334-3933
pferris@tyco.com
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