21 Apr 2010 07:00
RNS Release
20 April 2010
Pentagon Protection Plc
('Pentagon' or 'the Group')
CONTRACT AWARD
SDS Group, a subsidiary of Pentagon Protection Plc (AIM: PPR), global specialists in the supply and installation of enhanced glass protection, high-risk security consulting, training and specialist security equipment, announces a contract award from an existing client within the UK Government with a value of £252,000.
Dr John Wyatt, international terrorism expert and Technical Director of SDS Group commented:
"In continuance of our support to this long-standing client in the supply of portable x-ray systems, this award is for the supply of a groundbreaking Fujifilm lightweight portable x-ray system that includes the Fujifilm cassette as part of the system and is unique to SDS Group as sole supplier.
This very small generator and film cassette system is hugely beneficial with all the advantages of being lightweight and compact for increased manoeuvrability and operator ease of use. We have been supplying this high-profile client with portable x-ray equipment for a number of years and on past experience, would hope to see this initial order turn into substantial repeat business in the future."
Having exhibited at the recent Counter Terror Expo in Olympia, SDS were able to utilise this platform to launch new introductions into their range of detection and protection product including the very latest x-ray wall scanner and the newly introduced stand-off explosive detector utilising researched technology and allowing detection of all types of commercial and military explosives. The show was a great success for SDS and the Group as a whole.
Haytham ElZayn, Chairman of Pentagon Protection plc also commented:
"What we are seeing here is the culmination of many months of client liaison and support with John and the SDS team utilising their specialist knowledge and expertise to remain ahead of the game and to ensure the very latest in product development and technology is available to meet the exacting requirements of a wide range of clients."
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Enquiries:
Pentagon Protection Tel: 01494 793 333
Haytham ElZayn
SDS Group Tel: 01580 715038
Dr John Wyatt
Seymour Pierce Tel: 020 7107 8000
Jonathan Wright
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 to provide a cost-effective and immediate solution to many problems normally associated with building flat glass.
As experts in enhanced security and blast mitigation, in September 2008 Pentagon acquired SDS Group Limited, an established company of over 30 years and a leading supplier of security equipment and products. SDS is also a world leader in security consulting and training, these services being led by Dr John Wyatt. John is highly respected in his field and also widely known both in the UK and overseas; his knowledge and reputation are substantial assets to the wider Group.
SDS Group supplies equipment, including highly-specialist security and search equipment, mainly to governments, police forces and security and defence forces in the UK and around the world. SDS has strong relationships with customers and extends their offering to clients by providing expert knowledge and further training and consultancy. This acquisition supports plans for continued expansion of the Group's activities in the security industry which is affected less by the world economic downturn than many sectors.
On the 3rd March David Marks joined as COO and is seeking to grow the business from the existing platform.