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23rd June 2008
Westminster Group Plc: Further Middle East & Asian Expansion
Westminster International Ltd., a wholly owned division of the WestminsterGroup 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 expandedits Middle East and Asian operations to better service the increasing demand forWestminster's products and servicesin the region.
Westminster has opened two new offices; firstly in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, and secondly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The new office in AbuDhabi, situated on Bainuna Street close to the Emirates Palace, has beenopened to compliment Westminster'sregional headquarters in the prestigious Emirates Towers in Dubai and to supportits operations with that Emirate.
The new office in Malaysia issituated on the 40th floor of the impressive 88 storey Petronas Twin Towers in KualaLumpur and is the perfect location for supporting Westminster's growing operationsand agent network in the region.
In addition, Westminster ispleased to announce the appointment of Adam Wilding-Webbas Regional Director - Middle East and Asia. Adam who has extensive experience in the region will be based at Westminster's regional HQ in Dubai.
Commenting on the expansion Peter Fowler, ChiefExecutive of Westminster Group, said:
"I am delighted to be able to announce these exciting new developments as part of ourstrategic expansion programme for theMiddle East and Asia, which we believe to be an area of substantial growth for our products and services.
"The new office locations provide Westminster with enhanced visibility in keyareas and will provide support for Westminster's increasing agent network within the region.
"I am also particularly pleased to announce theappointment of Adam Wilding-Webb as our Regional Director - Middle East & Asia. Adamhas extensive experience and impressive drive and I am sure the Middle East & Asiateam will thrive under his leadership."
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 supplyof system solutions and products tothe security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide.
Westminster's principalactivity is the design, supply and ongoing support of advanced technologysecurity solutions. These can range from product only assignments, such as the supply of specialised scanners, to the designand implementation of an integratedsystem solution such as a border detection and surveillance system. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies, nongovernmental organisations and blue chipcommercial organisations.