Tyco International SWOT Analysis, USP & Competitors

Tyco International

Parent Company

Tyco International Ltd.

Category

Security solution and fire production

Sector

Conglomerates

Tagline/ Slogan

Smarter, Safer, Tyco

USP

Innovation and technological expertise

Tyco International STP

Segment

Banking and financial services, oil and gas, marine, government, healthcare, retail, home security, transportation and commercial and industrial

Target Group

Commercial, industrial, retail, residential, small business, institutional and governmental customers

Positioning

We have a broad portfolio of innovative products and services that allow us to partner with customers to help them protect people and assets everywhere they do business

Tyco International SWOT Analysis

Strengths

1. Strong market position and global footprint - operates through 1,000 locations in nearly 50 countries
2. Diversified and loyal customer base
3. Highly segmented market with experienced workforce
4. Deep expertise that covers entire product and solution lifecycle, from manufacturing and design to installation and service

5. High margin business area especially servicing

Weaknesses

1. Restrictive covenants in debt instruments, breach of any of these covenants could result in a default under Tyco's credit agreements
2.Minor decreasing trend in the topline especially in its services setor

Opportunities

1. Rebounding of the US construction sector with consistent expected growth
2. Increased focus on emerging markets like China, India, Latin America and Middle East

Threats

1. Intense competition with many regional and local companies
2. Cyclical industry conditions – the operating industries have history of periodic downturns
3. Weak and fragile global economic environment especially in high income countries

Tyco International Competition

Competitors

1. 3M comany
2. General Electric company
3. Siemens AG

4. Federal signal corporation

5. Hochiki Corporation