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Biffi Italia Has Passion for Excellence

The Company of Champions

Clean Water for Haiti

Building an offshore oil drilling facility is a complex and demanding
business. Performance and safety standards must be high. Every
component is critical, and schedules can be extremely tight. It’s
essential to have team members you can trust. For more than 50
years, the name Biffi Italia has been synonymous with excellence.

A leading producer of valve actuators, and part of the Valves & Controls
Actuation & Controls business unit, Biffi employs 300 people who
remain focused on the future, committed to being the best in
everything they do.
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The site was recently awarded Tyco Flow Control's prestigious

President's Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Award — again. As
a second-time winner in as many years, Biffi earns high marks for its
culture of employee empowerment and management commitment.

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Bravo, Biffi!
Biffi Italia Has Passion for Excellence

For more than 50 years, the name Biffi Italia has been synonymous with excellence.

A leading producer of valve actuators, and part of the Valves & Controls Actuation & Controls business unit, Biffi
employs 300 people who remain focused on the future, committed to being the best in everything they do.

The site was recently awarded Tyco Flow Control's

prestigious President's Environmental, Health &
Safety (EH&S) Award — again. As a second-time
winner in as many years, Biffi earns high marks
for its culture of employee empowerment and
management commitment.

"It is not the result of one person, it takes a team

of people," says Plant Manager Simone Volpi. "To
reach the goal, there needs to be good
commitment. People feel like they are part of a
family, part of a team. We can say that Biffi is a
good team."

In 1955, Biffi first began operating in the town of

Fiorenzuola d'Arda, Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna
region, situated in the northern part of the
country. The name of the town is derived from
the word Florentia, meaning prosperous. The
"d'Arda" refers to the River Arda, which flows
from the Appennines into the valley where
Fiorenzuola is located.
CELEBRATION AT BIFFI — Members of the team celebrate winning the
Presidents Environmental, Health and Safety Award during a recent visit
with Vice President of EHS George Lemos, far right. Joining him are
(L to R): Ralf Schnoerringer, Mark Burriss, Francesco Marchettini, Simone
Volpi, Paolo Macchi, Terry Seaborn, Richard Cuttler and Kok Heng Chan.

Since Biffi opened its doors five decades ago, the firm has seen many changes. The business moved to its
present location in 1969 and the facility has grown steadily over the years. The plant was purchased by Tyco
Flow Control in 1997, as part of the Keystone Group acquisition.

Focused on continuous improvement, Biffi has implemented numerous environmental projects over the past year.

z The facility embarked on a capital improvement project to capture the volatile organic compounds from
the solvents and varnishes that it handles as part of its painting process. The plant installed a "post-
combustor" — one of the few in Italy — which converts the waste to energy, which is then used by the
facility.
z In a move to increase safety and decrease risk, last year the plant switched from BTZ (low sulphur
content) combustible fuel oil and diesel fuel to liquefied petroleum gas, resulting in reduced air emissions.
z Rather than discharging treated wastewater into the environment, the facility came up with a plan to
collect the wastewater by using a vacuum system. A licensed waste management company has been hired
to dispose of the material in a safe and environmentally-sound manner.
z A new mixing system makes only the exact amount of paint needed, saving money while reducing waste.
This process dramatically cuts down on the amount of solvent needed to wash down equipment.
z Waste products are separated into categories, such as paper, plastic, metal, sandblast metal powders,
glass, waste paint, thinners, batteries, exhaust oils and water coming from the various plant processes.
These are all recycled.
z Fluorescent light fixtures have been installed that are fitted with electronic low-consumption dimmers.
Lights dim when there is natural sunlight and if the room is filled with natural sunlight, the lights shut off
completely.

"We've been able to save a lot of money, while reducing waste," explains Volpi. "We do whatever we can to
reduce consumption and eliminate emissions."
The plant has a solid safety record, complying with the standards set by the Italian government, as well as those
set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the United States.

"We are one of the first plants in Italy to require that everyone wear safety shoes and safety glasses," says the
plant manager. The facility has tried to eliminate distractions in the workplace that could cause accidents.

The company enjoys a good working relationship with local government authorities. The Biffi facility supports
local community programs and employs people with disabilities.

"Their involvement is outstanding," says Ralf Schnoerringer, Director of EH&S for Europe. "They are the leaders
of the pack when it comes to everything from ergonomics to inventing new systems."

"Biffi lives our environment, health and safety values every day," says George Lemos, Vice President, EH&S for
Tyco Flow Control. "They show that, together, we can drive cultural change. By marrying cultural change with our
processes and systems, we achieve success. This site is an example of that success."

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Clean Water for Haiti

Water Philanthropy Business Council directs aid to Haiti and others

No one can predict just when a natural disaster will strike and assistance will be
urgently required. When a massive earthquake hit Haiti in January, there was
pressing need for clean water and Tyco leaders wanted to provide help without delay.
So the Tyco Water Philanthropy Business Council with executive sponsor, David
Dunbar of Tyco Flow Control, took quick action to identify and support a relief
organization that could swing into action on the ground.

Long-term corporate philanthropy involves careful planning and coordination. The

Council had only recently been formed for this purpose, and held an initial meeting in
December. They had begun to define criteria for partnerships with non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) focusing on clean water issues, when the earthquake struck.

The Council sought an organization positioned to provide

effective on-the-ground assistance, and quickly reached a
A child carries a pail of water
decision to contribute US$100,000 to Action Against Hunger
in Port-au-Prince (Reuters)
(AAH). AAH works in 40 countries and has core programs in
water and sanitation. The funds will be used to supply four
water stations with flexible bladders that can be refilled by tankers, providing enough water
to support 6000 people each day.

But as this emergency subsides, there will still be much work to do. The Water Philanthropy Business Council is
considering longer-term partnerships. The Council's vision is to leverage Tyco people and resources to develop
and deliver high-impact programs that demonstrate our commitment to clean water and a sustainable
environment.

By coordinating strategic philanthropic and corporate responsibility projects, the Council will help ensure that
such activities are aligned with Tyco business interests and objectives. A central goal is to identify NGOs able to
take advantage of TFC products, technology and employees' expertise, as well as financial commitments from
Tyco International. Flow Control businesses have a history of supporting water-related programs, and with
strategic direction from the Water Philanthropy Business Council, such efforts will become more visible and even
more meaningful.

Says David Dunbar, "This is the beginning of a journey. Working with an agency in Haiti is a learning opportunity
for the Council, as well as a chance to help provide immediate relief to the people of Haiti. We look forward to
building effective water partnerships in many regions where it's needed."

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The Company of Champions

Tyco Flow Control Goes to the Olympics

While you're sitting at home over the next two weeks watching the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, think about
this: Almost everywhere you look; you'll actually be seeing — or rather not seeing — Tyco Flow Control's
products and technology at work.

The company's involvement is subtle, yet crucial to the success of the games. Tyco Thermal Controls products
are used in many of the venues, from the Olympic Village in Vancouver to the Nordic Center and the Athlete's
Village in Whistler, B.C.

In the Olympic Village alone, the company

is responsible for supplying nearly 20,000
feet of Raychem® XL-Trace heating cable for
freeze protection of sprinkler piping and
domestic cold water piping. In addition, 15
DigiTrace® 910 heat tracing control panels
are used throughout the complex for life-
safety sprinkler applications.

Explains Mike Saini, regional sales manager

for Tyco Thermal Controls in Western
Canada and the Pacific Northwest, "Our job
is keeping the athletes and visitors safe and
secure. They won't know about all of the
components that go into each building, Rooftop view of the Olympic Village
which is the whole point. We want everybody
that visits to be 'unknowingly' safe."

Since breaking ground in 2003, Dierks Equipment, Tyco Thermal Control's local representative, has been involved
in the construction of the Olympic Village, one of the most challenging and eco-friendly projects ever undertaken
in Canada.

Featuring townhomes and apartments that provide housing for the athletes during the Olympic and Paralympic
Games, the Village serves as a pilot project for a program known as LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) in the area of neighborhood development.

Once the games are done, the area, complete with a community plaza, shopping center, parks and a restored
heritage building, will be home to 3,000 residents. The buildings are certified under the new LEED Gold standard,
with the community center being designated as a LEED platinum level building.

"LEED is huge in the construction business right now," says Saini. "This project will be a showcase in sustainable
living and Tyco Thermal Controls is a part of it."

The company's WinterGard® heating cable is also used for

roof and gutter de-icing at the Athlete's Village.

At the Nordic Center, Tyco Thermal Control's IceStop®

heating cables are used for gutter de-icing at the cross
country, biathlon and day lodge venues.

Also at the Nordic Center, the company is responsible for

eliminating the build-up of ice - called cornicing - that can
potentially block the view of the judges at the ski-jump
starter stations.

Working with a third party company, Bylin, Tyco custom-

A photo of the Athlete's Village taken during the summer.
designed a roof heating system for the K95 and K125 ski
jump venues.
"I'm really proud of this project. The system is fully concealed for aesthetic reasons," says Saini. "But, when the
helicopters fly over the venue, you can see that the area is free of ice and snow for about four feet all around."

So, when you see roofs without icicles or snow, it's nice to know that Tyco Flow Control products are there —
even if you can't see them.

Special thanks to Thermal Times, an internal publication of Tyco Thermal Controls, and its contributors, Al Dierks
and Russ Guest of Dierks Equipment, for providing information used in this story.

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Welcome to the Family

TFC regional presence is strengthened with its latest acquisition

Brazil has one of the largest economies in the Americas, second only to the
U.S. That represented an opportunity for Flow Control, and on December 14th
2009, TFC President Patrick Decker announced a strategic acquisition. Two
established Brazilian firms became the latest members of the Flow Control
family of businesses.

While their official names are a bit lengthy, together Hiter Indústria e
Comércio de Controles Termo-Hidráulicos Ltda and Válvulas Crosby Indústria
e Comércio Ltda are often referred to as Hiter/Crosby. The two are closely
related, with Hiter manufacturing control and specialty valves, and Crosby
handling sales of pressure relief valves. Together, they have over 5,000
active clients in the region, an installed base of over 100,000 units, and
revenues of approximately US$66 million.

Hiter's 300 employees bring a wealth of experience and impressive skills to

Flow Control. They include a highly technical engineering team, and a strong
internal sales force. Located in the city of São Paulo, facilities include a TE Series 20 in. ANSI class 1500
hydrodynamic lab for valve capacity testing, aerodynamic lab for noise level ball valve with electric actuator
tests and a clean room for valves used to manage oxygen flow. The plant also
has strong machining capabilities, including special welding and overlay
processes.

Hiter/Crosby has focused on the Brazilian market for many years. Flow Control leaders saw this as a good fit with
company strategy, as there was limited customer overlap with TFC. This provides opportunity to leverage
existing relationships and offer a broader product list to customers. Flow Control's future in Brazil looks bright,
with major clients such as Petrobras, Dedini, Sermatec, Caldema, Cargill, CSN, Braskem, Confab, NG
Metalurgica. Says Patrick Decker, "Flow Control's strength in on-off and isolation valves, safety applications and
automation meshes really well with Hiter's specialization in control applications. Together, we provide Brazil and
South America with a single source of pressure management solutions."

Welcome to all at Hiter/Crosby!

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Green Award for TTC

Tyco Thermal Controls Receives Environmental Quality Award

The City of Menlo Park, Calif., recently recognized Tyco Thermal Controls with an
Environmental Quality Award for its extensive building renovation project that
reduced energy use by 1, 843 kilowatt hours per year.

The lighting upgrade project included:

z Replacing fixtures and bulbs with new T-8 energy-efficient units,

z Installing occupancy sensors in all areas,
z Procuring an energy management system that put in additional controls to
lighting and HVAC systems for all of its operations (office, laboratory,
manufacturing and distribution) in Menlo Park and Redwood City.

The reduced energy consumption means that the company saves $253,000 annually.
The project also resulted in a greenhouse gas emission reduction equal to
approximately 300 metric tons of C02 gas emissions avoided — or approximately 300
cars not driven for one year. Part of the plant's new energy
management system, motion
The city's Environmental Quality Commission recognizes outstanding achievements in sensors now turn on the lights.
several categories. Tyco's Scott Hazelbaker, Facilities & Maintenance Manager,
accepted the award in the Architectural/Commercial category at a city council presentation in November.

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Refreshing Ethical Education

New elements added to training program

Tyco International will release a newly revised Guide to Ethical Conduct on April 5th,
2010. In conjunction, an updated Vital Values Education program, to include live
discussion sessions for employees with managers, will be launched.

Timing and length of the discussion sessions will vary depending upon the needs and
nature of the business unit. The program is designed to reaffirm our commitment to
the highest standards of business conduct. It also sends a message to our investors,
associates and customers that we are committed to doing business with the utmost
integrity and we are a company they can trust.

Some businesses will be rolling out new Vital Values courses online. These are now
available in 27 languages using the Learning Management System.

Our Vital Values program and Guide to Ethical Conduct are important tools to help
guide the decisions of everyone, every day.

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