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11 Jun 2009 07:00



11 June 2009

Pentagon Protection plc ('Pentagon')/

Eruma plc ('Eruma')

Strategic alliance formed to accelerate global expansion

in counter terror and environmental protection

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 and intruder prevention products and emergency lighting, announce that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with the purpose of forming a strategic partnership that will jointly develop business globally within the counter terrorism and environmental protection markets which are worth in excess of £30 billion per annum.

Pentagon Protection Chairman, Haytham ElZayn commented:

"Our customers worldwide are looking for additional solutions in counter terrorism and environmental management and Eruma plc has the product set our clients seek. We have been successful together as a joint sales team and share many common clients. This is a logical extension of our relationship and allows us to provide a broader solution to our clients' requirements. By being the partner of choice in Eruma plc counter terror solutions we can accelerate sales of our key products and services in mission critical settings and gain further market penetration." 

Eruma CEO, Wayne Money commented:

"We have worked with Pentagon Protection plc on a number of successful bids both in the UK and overseas. Our product sets are complementary and, in counter terrorism, our combined offering takes it to a completely new level. This coupled with shared goals in specific markets worldwide and similar contacts within our target customers means we can accelerate our international expansion"

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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.