Tyco

1. Tyco International (Now part of Johnson Controls)

Tyco International Ltd. was a large multinational conglomerate that focused on security systems, fire protection, and flow control products. It was based in Ireland but operated globally. Here are some key points:

• Founded: 1960 by Arthur J. Rosenburg

• Headquarters: Originally in the U.S., later in Switzerland and then Ireland

• Industries: Fire protection, security, industrial valves and controls

Major Divisions:

• Tyco Fire & Security

• Tyco Electronics (spun off and became TE Connectivity)

• Tyco Healthcare (spun off and became Covidien, later acquired by Medtronic)

• Tyco Flow Control (spun off as Pentair)

Merger: In 2016, Tyco merged with Johnson Controls, a global leader in building systems and energy solutions. The merged company retained the Johnson Controls name and created a leading fire and security product provider.