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SimplexGrinnell Will Hit 21 Major U.S. Cities in Expanded 2004 Fire and Life-safety Road Show Series
Program Kicks Off With Jan. 26-27 Forum & Technology Expo in San Francisco;
First of Six New Two-day Events Featuring Live Equipment Demonstrations
WESTMINSTER, Massachusetts (Jan. 2, 2004) - If you're a building owner, facility manager, engineer, architect, local fire marshal, hospital director or government official with a New Year's resolution to learn about the latest in fire protection and life safety, put your mind at ease: SimplexGrinnell is hitting the road to bring its 2004 Fire and Life-safety Series to a locale near you.
SimplexGrinnell, a business unit of Tyco Fire & Security, launches an improved and expanded 2004 road show program Jan. 26-27 with a Fire and Life-safety Forum & Technology Expo at The Fairmont San Francisco. Between now and September, the SimplexGrinnell road show series will hit 21 major cities throughout the United States, attracting an estimated 10,000-15,000 participants
Built around the theme "Connecting You With Today's Leading Technology," the SimplexGrinnell road show series will include six two-day Fire and Life-safety Forum and Technology Expos and 15 one-day Fire and Life-safety Symposiums. In addition to the kick-off San Francisco show, other two-day Fire and Life-safety Forum and Technology Expos are being scheduled in Los Angeles (February), Atlanta (March), New York City/New Jersey (June), Detroit (July) and Baltimore/Washington (September).
SimplexGrinnell plans to conduct one-day Fire and Life-safety Symposiums in the following cities: San Diego, CA; New Orleans, LA; Raleigh, NC; Greensboro, NC; St. Louis, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Cincinnati, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Milwaukee, WI; Rochester, NY; Las Vegas, NV; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; and Minneapolis, MN.
All shows are offered free of charge, and attendees are eligible to earn professional education credits. To get the latest information on dates or to register for a show, visit www.simplexgrinnell.com/2004expo or call 800-919-1810.
Two-day Events: Multiple Presentations and a Trade ShowThe two-day Fire and Life-safety Forum and Technology Expos will feature multi-track seminars plus a trade show highlighting the products and services offered by SimplexGrinnell. Some of the newest Simplex® fire products will be displayed, including the Simplex SafeLINC™ Internet-based fire alarm communications link and the STI-CIS Analyzer to measure the intelligibility of voice evacuation systems. Other equipment installed and serviced by SimplexGrinnell will also be displayed, including AMP electrical and electronic connectors; Ansul® fire protection products; Zettlerâ, Wandsworth and Versus healthcare systems; and Mitel and Ascom telephone systems. Attendees at the two-day events can choose from breakout sessions that will cover the following topics:
- Fire Codes - changes and new provisions from the National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72), including design requirements related to system survivability, and the National Fire Sprinkler Association.
- Fire Detection and Notification - an overview of new technology, intelligible voice evacuation design, and cost-effective upgrades for older equipment, including Simplex® and AUTOCALL® fire alarm systems.
- Special Hazards - presentations on how to recognize and protect special hazards in a facility.
- Sprinklers - discussion on the latest advances in fire sprinkler technology.
- Specialized Communications for Healthcare and Education - solutions for a mobile work force and a transient building population. Discussions on the latest technologies and applications for integrating day-to-day messaging with emergency notification systems (including fire and security) and strategies for enhancing life-safety protection and staff responsiveness.
- Market Case Studies - on the latest products and applications for healthcare, education and manufacturing.
"SimplexGrinnell's commitment to the fire and life-safety industry goes beyond industry-leading products and services," said Bruce Fraser, Director of Industry Relations at SimplexGrinnell. "Our 2004 Fire and Life-Safety Series is an opportunity to collaborate face-to-face with the professionals we work with in the industry. It's a chance for everyone to share ideas, challenges and solutions, and represents SimplexGrinnell's investment to better protect the people and businesses we care about."
One-day Fire and Life-safety Symposiums
The 15 one-day Fire and Life-safety Symposiums will be six-hour educational seminars addressing an array of topics, including fire codes and standards, fire detection and alarm, fire sprinklers and special hazards fire protection. The 2004 Fire and Life-safety Series will build on the success SimplexGrinnell experienced last year with its road shows. In 2003, SimplexGrinnell presented one-day symposiums in 17 cities, attracting a combined audience of nearly 3,000.
About SimplexGrinnell
SimplexGrinnell LP, a business unit of Tyco Fire & Security, is a leading provider of fire alarm, fire sprinkler, 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 Hazards fire protection systems; integrated security systems; 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 & Security
Tyco Fire & Security, a major business segment of Tyco International Ltd., designs, manufactures, installs and services electronic security systems, fire protection, detection and suppression systems. With $10 billion in annual sales and more than 100,000 employees, Tyco Fire and 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.
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CONTACT: Chris Woodcock
Director, Marketing Communications
SimplexGrinnell
Tel: 978-731-7052
chwoodcock@tycoint.com
Deb Coller
Tyco Fire & Security
Tel: 561-988-7035
dcoller@tycoint.com
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