Westminster Group Regulatory News (WSG)

16 Jul 2007 08:00

Westminster Group PLC16 July 2007 16th July 2007 Westminster Group Plc: New Contract Awards Anti Blast Glazing Protection Solutions Westminster Group Plc ("Westminster"), the AIM listed supplier of systemsolutions and products to the security, defence, fire protection and safetymarkets worldwide, announces that it has secured 3 new contracts to supply andinstall its anti blast glazing protection systems to protect the premises of anumber of large multinational and 'blue chip' companies in Algeria. Westminster recently completed a project to install 200 Micron Clear BlastMitigation Film for international petrochemical company BP's North Africa SPUpremises in Algier, Algeria. This is Westminster's first contract award from BPin Algeria and is in a product area offering major growth potential. Followingthe success of this installation, Westminster has been awarded further contractsfrom two unrelated businesses in Algeria. Barry Shaw, BP's Business Security Manager for North Africa, endorsed the workcarried out by Westminster saying: "We are pleased with the supply, quality andprofessional fitting of the blast film and we would have no hesitation in usingWestminster again or recommending them to others". Commenting on the new contract awards, Peter Fowler, Chief Executive ofWestminster Group, added: "Powerful shock waves emanating from a bomb blasttravel in all directions, very often affecting the weakest part of a building'sstructure - its glazing! "Westminster's safety and security film is designed toeffectively hold glass shards together, protecting against damage, injury anddeath. We have seen a recent marked increase in enquiries for blast protection systemsboth in the UK and overseas and we anticipate further substantial orders tofollow in light of recent terrorist activity". Enquiries: Peter Fowler 01295 756 300Chief Executive - Westminster Group Plc Clive Carver 020 7600 1658JM Finn & Co Tom Cooper/Paul Vann 0117 920 0092Winningtons Financial Notes: Westminster Group plc is a leader in the supply of system solutions and productsto the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide. It wasadmitted to the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange inJune 2007 at which time it raised approximately £2.5million net of expenses byway of a Placing of 4,537,336 new Ordinary Shares at 67.5pence per share throughJ M Finn & Co Ltd, the Company's nominated adviser and broker. Its market valueat flotation was £10million. Westminster's principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support ofadvanced technology security solutions. These can range from product onlyassignments, such as the supply of specialised scanners, to the design andimplementation of an integrated system solution such as a border detection andsurveillance system. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprisesgovernments and government agencies, non governmental organisations and bluechip commercial organisations This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange