Tyco Safety Products (TSP), a business segment of Tyco International Ltd., announced today the integration of its Fire Suppression Group (FSG) and Fire and Building Products (TF&BP) strategic business units (SBUs) into one combined SBU. The new SBU will operate under the name Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products (TFS&BP), and is led by Colleen Repplier, who recently joined Tyco Safety Products from Home Depot Supply.

This combination creates comprehensive industry-leader in the nearly $3 billion fire suppression market. The integration better positions TFS&BP to provide increased customer support while driving synergies with new technology development in both the fire and mechanical industries.

"We're excited about this integration and the clear advantages it offers our customers." said George Oliver, president, Tyco Safety Products. "By integrating the chemical- and water-based suppression products and services of both the units, TFS&BP will be well-positioned to address customers' fire suppression needs, no matter what type of extinguishing agents and suppression products are required."

As part of the integration, Colleen Repplier has been named president of TFS&BP, reporting to Oliver. Repplier comes to Tyco with an impressive record of multi- industry experience and success, most recently with Home Depot where she was President, Financial and Commercial Operations, HD Supply. Prior to joining Home Depot, she was the President of the Global Container business for CHEP Equipment Pooling, a global logistic company operating in 40 countries worldwide. Repplier has also held senior management roles at General Electric's Power System Division, Bechtel Power Corporation and Westinghouse Electric Company.

TYCO SAFETY PRODUCTS ANNOUNCES INTEGRATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION AND FIRE BUILDING PRODUCTS BUSINESS UNITS

Mark VanDover, who was previously President and General Manager of the Tyco Fire Suppression unit has been named as Chief Operating Officer of TSP, also reporting to Oliver. In his new role, Mark will be responsible for the global operations of TSP. Bob Brinkman, who served as president of the Tyco Fire & Building Products unit prior to the integration, recently retired from the company.

Recognized special hazard and fire protection brands sold under TFS&BP include ANSUL, CENTRAL, GRINNELL, HYGOOD, NIEDNER, QUELL, RAPID RESPONSE, STAR and SKUM.

About Tyco Safety Products

Tyco Safety Products, a business segment of Tyco International, designs, manufactures and sells fire protection, security and life safety products including fire suppression products, breathing apparatus, intrusion security, access control and video management systems.

About Tyco International

Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC) is a diversified, global company that provides vital products and services to customers in more than 60 countries. Tyco is a leading provider of security products and services, fire protection and detection products and services, valves and controls, and other industrial products. Tyco completed the spin-off of its healthcare and electronics businesses on June 29, 2007 and today has annual revenues of more than $18 billion and 115,000 employees. More information on Tyco can be found at www.tyco.com