Last checked at 11 Sep 2013 11:15
12th September 2013
Westminster Group Plc:
€350k New Contract Award
Airport Security - Drug Enforcement Agency - East Africa
Westminster Group Plc ('Westminster' or the 'Group'), the AIM listed supplier of system solutions and products to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has secured a new contract for the supply of advanced technology personnel screening equipment for three international airports in East Africa, capable of detecting narcotics and contraband concealed on or within the body.
The initial contract, secured by the Group's technology division and valued at approximately €350,000, will enable an East African Drug Enforcement Agency to efficiently and effectively screen people passing through the airports for drugs and illegal substances. Westminster were selected to provide this solution due to their experience in providing complex screening solutions, their aviation security experience and their ability to respond quickly to the Agency's urgent requirements as well as having local installation, training and maintenance capabilities.
Commenting on the contract award Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:
"I am pleased our technology division has again proved the value of our extensive international presence and reputation by assisting this new governmental client to solve an important and urgent security issue within their airports.
"The fact that we have the expertise and capability to provide clients with the best solution, both technically and financially, together with the fact that our international presence means we are able to provide in-country installation, training and maintenance services, is a major driver for our business, positioning Westminster as a leading provider of security services in our target markets.
"We are also pleased to be providing security services to three more international airports and see considerable growth potential for both our technology and our managed services divisions, not just in the country concerned but also the region in general where we are actively pursuing a number of sizeable project opportunities."
For further information please contact:
Westminster Group plc. | Tel: 01295 756 300 |
Peter Fowler (Chief Executive) | |
Ian Selby (Chief Financial Officer) | |
S. P. Angel Corporate Finance LLP (NOMAD and Broker) | Tel: 020 3463 2260 |
Stuart Gledhill/Katy Birkin | |
Winningtons Financial (Financial PR) | Tel: 020 3176 4722 |
Tom Cooper/Paul Vann | 0797 122 1972 |
Notes:
Westminster Group plc. is a leader in the supply of system solutions and products to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide.
Westminster's principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support of advanced technology security solutions, encompassing a wide range of surveillance, detection, tracking and interception technologies and the provision of long term managed services contracts such as the management and running of complete security services and solutions in airports, ports and other such facilities together with the provision of manned services, consultancy and training services. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGO's) and blue chip commercial organisations. For further information please visit www.wi-ltd.com