Last checked at 12 Aug 2013 07:00
12th August 2013
Westminster Group Plc:
Westminster Aviation Security Services
IATA Strategic Partner for Security
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 Westminster Aviation Security Services ('WASS'), part of the Group's Managed Services Division, has been approved as a Strategic Partner for Security by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
IATA is the trade association for the world's airlines, representing some 84% of total global air traffic and aims to improve the understanding of the air transport industry among decision makers by increasing awareness of the benefits that aviation brings to national and global economies and helping formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues.
Commenting on the selection Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:
"I am delighted to be able to announce this latest development with our aviation security division which continues to go from strength to strength.
"Our Strategic Partnership with IATA will provide us with a platform to build, as well as strengthen, relationships with key industry stakeholders and provide us with a unique insight into airlines' priorities whilst being recognized as working together with IATA in serving the air transport industry."
Further details on Westminster's aviation security solutions can be found on Group websites:
www.wass-ltd.com
www.wi-ltd.com/Solutions_by_Sector/Airports_and_Aviation
For further information please 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, encompassing a wide range of surveillance, detection, tracking and interception technologies and the provision of long term managed services contracts such as the management and running of complete security services and solutions in airports, ports and other such facilities together with the provision of manned services, consultancy and training services. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGO's) and blue chip commercial organisations.