SimplexGrinnell
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SimplexGrinnell, a subsidiary of Johnson Controls, is an American company specializing in active fire protection systems, communication systems and testing, inspection and maintenance services. The company headquarters is in Boca Raton, Florida; corporate sales and marketing offices are in Westminster, Massachusetts, and the company has about 160 district offices throughout North America.[1] It is currently the largest fire protection company in the world.
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Fire suppression systems Fire detection and notification systems Communications and security systems |
Founded | 1892 (Grinnell) 1894 (Simplex) 2001 (as SimplexGrinnell) |
Headquarters | Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. |
Parent | Tyco International (1970–2016) Johnson Controls (2016–present) |
Website | https://www.tycosimplexgrinnell.com/ |
Grinnell Fire Protection was purchased by Tyco in 1976. Tyco bought Simplex Time Recorder Company on January 5, 2001, for US$1.15 billion and merged it with Grinnell Fire Protection, forming SimplexGrinnell. The time clock division of Simplex was sold to Kronos shortly afterward. On September 6, 2016, Johnson Controls and Tyco completed a merger.[2] In May 2017, Johnson Controls announced that the brand identity of SimplexGrinnell will be transitioned to Johnson Controls. SimplexGrinnell's fire sprinkler services will become Grinnell Fire Protection Solutions, a separate brand under Johnson Controls. Johnson Controls will continue to sell Simplex fire and security products under the Simplex brand name.[3]