Westminster Group Regulatory News (WSG)

11 Sep 2009 07:00



11 September 2009

Westminster Group Plc

Hosts Security Seminar in Sri Lanka

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, in conjunction with the British High Commission (BHC) and UK Trade & Industry (UKTI), has held a two day security seminar in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The event, held on 26th & 27th August 2009 at the BHC's conference facilities, was extremely well attended.

With the regular war in the North of Sri Lanka ending recently, however the potential for insurgent activity increasing, it was felt that this was an opportune time to conduct security seminars for commercial organisations and government/defence departments. The focus of discussions was blast protection, security of buildings, enhancing perimeter security, protection of critical infrastructure and various anti terrorism and crime reduction solutions. 

The event was conceived and run by Westminster's regional director Peter Lalor in conjunction with Westminster Lanka, Westminster's local agents. Extensive support was provided by the BHC in Sri Lanka and UKTI.

The first day had a 'commercial' emphasis with security managers and facilities managers invited from large commercial companies and organisations:

Hotel & Leisure industry 

Banks & Financial Institutions 

Telecom companies 

ICT Companies 

Energy Industry 

Private Security Firms 

Presentations during this session covered areas such as: a Westminster Overview, Building & Perimeter Security, Blast Protection, Entry Screening, Mobile X-Ray Scanners and Cash-in-Transit. 

The second day focused on Governmental clients, with delegates from relevant:

Ministries

Departments

Agencies

Armed Forces

Presidential Guard

The presentations were changed to cover specific areas of interest including: a Westminster Overview, Physical Security, Surveillance and Tracking Systems, IED Protection, Identity Resolution Analysis, Airport Security and Maritime Security. 

Westminster's regional office in Dubai is currently dealing with the resulting requests. 

  Commenting on the agreement Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:

"I am delighted that we have been able to run such a seminar and the success of the event is to a large extent due to the determination and professionalism of our Regional Director, Peter Lalor and his team based in Dubai.

"The excellent support and service we received from the British High Commission and UKTI should also not go unmentioned. 

"Sri Lanka represents an important market for us as we already have a number of significant projects under discussion. We have a strong local agent in Westminster Lanka and following this seminar we anticipate strong demand for Westminster's services in the coming months."

Enquiries:

Peter Fowler 01295 756 300

Chief Executive - Westminster Group Plc

Nicholas Mearing-Smith 01295 756 300

Finance Director - Westminster Group Plc

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.