UTC Fire & Security, Farmington, Conn., aligned its United States fire and security services businesses under the Chubb brand with the goal to provide a new, more seamless interface to customers. Multiple service entities that are part of UTC Fire & Security, including Detection Logic, Fire Systems Inc., Florida State Fire and Security and Red Hawk, are all now known as Chubb, a UTC Fire & Security Company. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp.
The U.S. businesses that will combine under the Chubb brand include Antronnix, CalProtection, Detection Logic, Diversified Fire Products, Fire Systems Inc., Florida State Fire & Security, HFP Corporation, Lane Fire & Safety, Pratt Landry Associates, John W. Polhemus, Red Hawk, and Vantronics Security Systems.
“The transition is more than changing our name — we are transforming our business and are committed to providing the highest standard of service, professionalism and quality for our customers,” said Sean Flint, president of UTC Fire & Security’s services business in the Americas.
Founded in 1818, Chubb has a rich history in the life safety and security services. With nearly 10,000 technicians and more than 400 locations, Chubb serves more than one million customers worldwide.
“Centralizing the service businesses in the United States aligns with UTC Fire & Security’s long term global strategy,” said Flint. “Our fire and security service businesses in Canada, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Netherlands, France and Belgium have already been consolidated under the Chubb name.”