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| SimplexGrinnell to Visit 33 Cities During 2005 Fire and Life-Safety Road Show Series
Educational Forums Address Latest Codes, Trends and Technologies in Fire Protection
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Boca Raton, Fla. (March 17, 2005) - SimplexGrinnell, a business unit of Tyco Fire & Security and a leader in fire and life-safety systems and services, will bring its popular Fire and Life-Safety Road Show Series to 33 cities across the United States and Canada during 2005, reaching out to thousands of industry professionals to share the latest developments in fire and life safety.
The first event in the 2005 series is scheduled for March 29 in Jacksonville, Fla.
What's New. What's Next. What's Vital. is the theme of the 2005 SimplexGrinnell Road Show Series. This marks the third consecutive year that SimplexGrinnell has organized a series of symposiums and technology expos for engineers, architects, building owners, facility managers, contractors, local fire officials and others interested in code updates, technology advances and practical applications in fire and life safety. The SimplexGrinnell 2004 Road Show Series visited 21 cities and attracted over 4,000 attendees.
"Fire and life safety is vital, and the SimplexGrinnell Road Show Series is a critical facet of our commitment to better the industry and strengthen the collective ability to deliver high-quality fire protection," says Dean Seavers, president of SimplexGrinnell.
Five Shows Feature Live Fire Systems Equipment
The 2005 SimplexGrinnell Road Show Series will include 28 one-day Fire and Life-Safety Symposiums and five two-day Fire and Life-Safety Technology Expos that feature live demonstrations of fire equipment, including Simplex®-branded fire systems. Topics in this year's series include:
- Latest developments in fire sprinklers and special hazards protection
- Advances in emergency notification, including intelligibility measurement
- Fire protection product and service applications, migrations and upgrades
- Fire protection in healthcare environments and high-rise structures
"Knowledge is key to those responsible for helping to protect life and property," says Bruce Fraser, Director of Industry Relations at SimplexGrinnell. "The SimplexGrinnell 2005 Fire and Life-Safety Road Show Series provides a unique forum where professionals in the industry can learn about the latest developments in fire protection systems and services. It's a chance to share vital information and further the goal we all share for providing the best possible fire and life-safety protection."
Road Show Series Schedule
The tentative schedule for the 2005 SimplexGrinnell Fire and Life-Safety Road Show Series is as follows. (Firm dates will be established as the year progresses, and posted at www.simplexgrinnell.com/2005expo)
March: Jacksonville, Fla., March 29; Miami, Fla., March 30; Hamilton, Ontario, March 30.
April: San Juan, Puerto Rico, April 1; Vancouver, British Columbia, April 4; Edmonton, Alberta, April 7; Birmingham, Ala., April 11; Nashville, Tenn., April 12; Memphis, Tenn., April 14; Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 21; Dallas, Texas, April 25-26; San Antonio, Texas, April 28; Houston, Texas, April 29.
May: Sacramento, Calif.; Denver, Colo.; Norfolk and Richmond, Va.; Charlotte, N.C.; Calgary, Alberta, May 2; Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 5; Montreal, Quebec, May 16-17; Ottawa, Ontario, May 19.
June: Kansas City, Mo.; Des Moines, Iowa; Oklahoma City, Okla.; St. John's, Newfoundland, June 24.
July: Cleveland, Ohio (two-day event); Chicago, Ill.
September: Boston (two-day event); and a location yet to be named, Mass.; Milford, Conn.
To Be Announced: Quebec City, Quebec; Toronto, Ontario.
All shows are offered free of charge, and attendees in the United States receive a certificate that can go toward professional education credits. To get the latest information on dates or to register for an event, visit www.simplexgrinnell.com/2005expo or call 866-879-0249.
About SimplexGrinnell
SimplexGrinnell, a business unit of Tyco Fire & Security, provides a comprehensive array of fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire suppression, integrated security and healthcare communications systems and services. With over 450,000 customers, 11,500 employees, 150 local offices, and over 200 years of history in the fire business, SimplexGrinnell is the leader in the fire and life-safety industry. For additional information, visit www.simplexgrinnell.com.
About Tyco Fire & Security
Tyco Fire & Security, a major segment of Tyco International Ltd., provides electronic security systems, fire protection, detection and suppression systems, sprinklers and fire extinguishers. With $11 billion in annual sales and more than 90,000 employees, Tyco Fire & Security's products and services are used to safeguard firefighters, prevent fires, deter thieves and protect people and property.
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Tyco, Simplex and Grinnell are trademarks of Tyco International Services AG or its affiliates. |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Chris Woodcock
SimplexGrinnell
(978) 731-7052
chwoodcock@tycoint.com
Deb Coller
Tyco Fire & Security
(561) 988-7035
dcoller@tycoint.com
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