Formerly known as Wormald Brothers Industries Ltd, Wormald International Ltd was incorporated in 1972. Located in Australia, the company is a manufacturer of fire protection systems and products. In 1976 Wormald acquires Mather and Platt, the company which had created Wormald nearly 100 years before. In 1978 Wormald acquires Ansul. In 1990 German fire protection leaders Total Walther Feuerschutz, is acquired by the company. Wormald International Limited, grown by acquisition into a US $1 billion contractor, was bought by Tyco International in 1990. As a result, operations are extended to the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. Wormald is still trading under its company name under the umbrella of Tyco International.