Q2. Who are Tycos competitors? How well does Tyco do compared to them?

About Tyco International

Tyco International Ltd. is a security Systems Company incorporated in Ireland, with
United States operational headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey
During 1997 they had six primary divisions.

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Fire Protection
Flow control
Disposable Medical Products
Simplex Technologies, Inc.
Packing Materials
Speciality Product

Currently Tyco is a market leader in a security solution and fire protection

sector which is a $100 billion industry.
Competitors
According to the case Tyco do not have any of the big competitors
because most of the companies they buy are the competitor, but if see
through current scenario these are the following competitor
1. 3M
2. General Electric company
3. Siemens AG
4. Federal Signal Corporation
5. Hochiki Corporation
How Tyco Is Better
1. Experienced management team. Executive officers have the proven track

record and experience necessary to execute our business strategies

team has successfully rationalized our operations, reduced financial
leverage, implemented world-class corporate governance standards
and improved our financial performance.
2. Diverse portfolio of services and products. Tyco offered broad portfolio of
services and products, which allows customers to fulfil many of their
needs by purchasing solely from them.
3. Leading market positions and brands. We have leading market positions in each
of our segments, and a number of well recognized brands. For
example:
ADT Worldwide is one of the world's largest providers of
electronic security systems and services to the commercial and
residential markets (ADT and Sensormatic).
Fire Protection Services is one of the world's largest
providers of fire detection and fire suppression systems and services
(SimplexGrinnell, Wormald and Mather & Platt).

Flow Control is one of the world's largest manufacturers of

valves and related products (Keystoneand Vanessa).
Safety Products is a major designer and manufacturer
of fire suppression products (Ansul andGrinnell), breathing apparatus for
emergency workers (Scott), intrusion security products (DSCand Bentel)
and video and access control products (American Dynamics and Software
House).