Last checked at 12 Feb 2013 07:00
12th February 2013
Westminster Group Plc:
$250k Contract Extension to
recent $3m Middle East Vehicle Screening Contract
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 its international division has received an extension order valued at approximately $250,000, relating to its recently announced $3m contract for the supply of high technology scanning equipment to be used in a counter terrorism role to protect a key installation in a Middle Eastern country.
The project is expected to be delivered in the summer 2013 and is to provide a robust system for the screening of vehicles entering a high security oil & gas plant in order to scan for contraband and threats concealed within vehicles before they enter the facility.
Commenting on the contract award Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:
"I am very pleased to announce this significant extension to our recently announced contract award to an important new customer within the Middle East. The extension contract, which has been placed so soon after the original contract award, is an indication of the confidence the client has in our services."
For further information please see the Company's web site, www.wg-plc.com, or contact:
Westminster Group plc | Tel: 01295 756 300 |
Peter Fowler (Chief Executive) | |
Ian Selby (Chief Financial Officer) | |
S. P. Angel Corporate Finance LLP (NOMAD + 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, 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. For further information please visit www.wg-plc.com