Westminster Group Regulatory News (WSG)

1 Dec 2008 07:00



1st December 2008

Westminster Group Plc: New contract Awards

Specialist Explosive Detection Systems

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 secured several new contracts for specialist explosive detection and scanning systems in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

The contracts, with a combined value over $1.4 million USD, relate to the provision of specialist explosive detection systems for military and governmental clients within Asia and Africa together with baggage screening systems for a major commercial organisation within the Middle East.  All systems are due for completion over the next few months.

Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the contracts further information is restricted.

Commenting on the latest contract award, Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:

"I am delighted that the record order flow we have experienced so far this year continues with these latest awards.  They continue to illustrate Westminster's increasing international presence and reputation for delivering high end security solutions to governments, non governmental organisations and blue chip commercial organisations worldwide.

"With an outstanding order book of circa £4.3million GBP, providing increased visibility for the year ahead, we are set to begin 2009 in an even stronger position than we experienced in 2008."

Enquiries:

Peter Fowler 01295 756 300

Chief Executive - Westminster Group Plc

Clive Carver 020 7600 1658

FinnCap

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. 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.