17 Jul 2009 07:00
RNS Release
17 July 2009
Pentagon Protection plc ('Pentagon')
First major contract win from Pentagon and Eruma alliance
Pentagon Protection plc, the AIM traded specialist in the supply and installation of enhanced glass protection and Eruma plc, the AIM traded specialist provider of counter terrorism, intruder prevention and emergency lighting products, have installed high-level security protection for one of the top five retail banks in the UK with a contract award value of £60,000. This installation is the first major contract award won by Pentagon and Eruma since the recently announced formation of its business alliance formed to jointly develop business globally within the counter terrorism and environmental protection markets which are worth in excess of £30 billion per annum.
Pentagon has provided enhanced glass protection with the application of its glass containment window film and anchoring solutions for major banking organizations globally. Eruma has also supplied its Secur™ security blinds to all of the top five retail banks in the UK as well as many other commercial and public sector secure sites.
Eruma CEO, Wayne Money said:
"We are confident in selling Pentagon's range of enhanced glass protection products alongside our own Secur™ security blinds to both new and existing customers and this contract award, gained so quickly after our alliance announcement demonstrates how well these two products work together."
Pentagon Chairman, Haytham ElZayn also commented:
"The formation of this alliance has enabled both Pentagon and Eruma to offer a wider spectrum of product propositions and combinations to both existing and potential clients."
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| Enquiries: Pentagon Protection Plc Tel: +44(0)1494 793 333 Haytham ElZayn, Chairman Pentagon Protection Plc Tel: +44(0)1494 793 333 Stephen Harrhy, Director Seymour Pierce Tel: +44(0)20 7107 8000 Jonathan Wright Eruma plc Tel: +44(0)20 7566 2610 Wayne Money Eruma plc Tel: +44(0)20 7566 2610 David Alexander FinnCap Tel: +44(0)20 7600 1658 Marc Young FinnCap Tel: +44(0)20 7600 1658 Edward Frisby St Brides Media & Finance Ltd Tel: +44(0)20 7236 1177 Chris Welsh |
Notes to Editors:
Admitted to AIM in March 2003 Pentagon Protection plc is a global specialist in the development and application of glass protection window film, Pentagon Protection provide cost-effective and immediate solutions to many problems normally associated with building flat glass including safety, security, solar control and privacy/graphics.
As experts in enhanced security and blast mitigation, Pentagon also lead the way in providing bespoke solutions to solve individual problems, with other product advancements including IR film for maximum heat reduction with maximum light visibility offering increased energy efficiency and a more comfortable working environment.
Pentagon's range of services also include glazing audits and risk assessments ensuring customer compliance with health and safety regulations and business continuity or emergency planning whilst also able to carry out peel tests to ensure the continued effectiveness of existing filmed glazing.
Incorporated in March 2005 and listed on AIM, Eruma plc is the holding company for Security Blinds Ltd and Illuminex Ltd.
Security Blinds Ltd is a leading manufacturer of physical security systems in the UK. Servicing both the public and commercial sectors, the patented Secur™ system provides clients with protection against theft and forced entry. The system also gives businesses and institutions the opportunity to take proactive steps to address the modern threat of terrorism; having met stringent testing requirements to win endorsement by the Home Office, Association of Chief Police Officers, leading banks, and local authorities. Illuminex Ltd is a supplier and distributor of intelligent emergency lighting systems. Illuminex solid-state systems aim to provide superior performance whilst reducing costs to businesses and impact on the environment.