Last checked at 10 Sep 2009 07:00
10 September 2009
Westminster Group Plc
Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Asia
with Pentagon Protection
Westminster International Ltd, a division of the 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, announces that it has reached an agreement with Pentagon Protection plc, ("Pentagon") the AIM quoted specialist in the supply and installation of enhanced glass protection, to be its exclusive agent and distributor for the Pentagon range of blast and solar reflective films and anchoring solutions in Asia.
Under the agreement Westminster will market, promote and sell Pentagon's blast protection solutions through its extensive network of agents and offices in the region.
Commenting on the agreement Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:
"Westminster has been trading with Pentagon for several years and we have always found them to be reliable and professional. Westminster's business activities are growing rapidly in Asia and I am therefore especially pleased to have now formalised our trading relationship within the region which will enable our sales teams and agents to have a better focus on promoting the Pentagon range of blast and solar film products to our extensive client base.
"We have already identified a sizeable and prestigious potential project in the region for which we will be promoting Pentagon products in conjunction with our local agents and we anticipate generating a number of similar opportunities in the coming months"
Pentagon Protection Chairman, Haytham ElZayn commented:
"We are delighted to have secured this important trading relationship with Westminster International which we believe will significantly enhance our sales potential in the region.
"Pentagon's reputation in the blast containment and energy saving fields, together with Westminster's extensive global network and ability to deploy complex security solutions internationally, provides us with an exciting opportunity to win business in new markets".
Enquiries:
Peter Fowler 01295 756 300
Chief Executive - Westminster Group Plc
Nicholas Mearing-Smith 01295 756 300
Finance Director - Westminster Group Plc
Haytham ElZayn 01494 793 333
Chairman - Pentagon Protection Plc
Charlie Cunningham/Clive Carver 020 7600 1658
FinnCap
Jonathan Wright 020 7107 8000
Seymour Pierce
Tom Cooper/Paul Vann 0117 920 0092
Winningtons Financial
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, risk assessments and close protection services. These can range from product only assignments, such as the supply of specialised scanners, to the design and implementation of an integrated system solution such as a border detection and surveillance system. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies, non governmental organisations and blue chip commercial organisations.