6th Apr 2006 11:52
Smiths Group PLC06 April 2006 Press Release Smiths Group plc 765 Finchley Road London NW11 8DS T: +44 (0)20 8457 8403 F: +44 (0)20 8458 0680 www.smiths-group.com London, 06 April 2006 For immediate release Smiths Group awarded $23 million U.S. Government contract for mobile high-energyX-ray systems Smiths Detection, a leading provider of X-ray and trace detection systems, todayannounced it has been awarded a $23 million U.S. Government contract for HCVMobile II trucks, high-energy mobile cargo screening systems that will bedeployed to several strategic ports throughout the country. "The HCV Mobile II adds a unique, flexible layer of security in our nation'sfight against terrorism," said Cherif Rizkalla, President of Smiths Detection,Americas, part of the global engineering business Smiths Group. "Thisstate-of-the-art mobile detection system significantly increases the ability tosecure the nation's ports by rapidly assisting in the identification ofpotentially lethal and illegal shipments." The HCV Mobile II is a second generation system that meets all U.S highwaystandards and can be driven from one port to another at normal freeway speeds. Akey feature of the HCV Mobile II system is its ability to generatehigh-resolution images of a container's contents. The images are furtherenhanced through proprietary software designed to assist in the identificationof contraband. Systems can also be deployed with integrated radiation detectioncapability. Assembled in America on an International Truck chassis, the 3.8 MeV systemgenerates high-energy X-rays that can penetrate more than 10.5 inches of steelwith the significant added advantages of mobility and radiation detectioncapabilities. Detection of radioactive material in trucks and container loads isan innovative feature added to the HCV Mobile II to bypass inefficient cargounloading and inspection. HCV Mobile II Feature Highlights - High energy mobile X-ray scanner with integrated radiation detection capabilities (meeting ANSI requirements) - Combines multi-threat detection with a single scan - 100 percent mobile, enabling rapid responses and random inspections - Autonomous system which requires no external infrastructure - High inspection speed results in a higher traffic flow - Able to travel on conventional roads at speeds in excess of 50 miles per hour - Small footprint - Easy and rapid process requiring few staff; 30-minute set up time Smiths GroupSmiths Group is a global engineering business, listed on the London StockExchange. Smiths focuses on high performance applications, building andsustaining market-leading businesses in growth sectors. It reaches deep intoglobal markets taking its manufacturing closer to its customers. Smiths has fourdivisions: Aerospace, Detection, Medical and Specialty. It employs 32,000 peopleand has over 250 major facilities in 50 countries. For more information visitwww.smiths-group.com About Smiths Detection Smiths Detection is one of four operating divisions of Smiths Group. SmithsDetection offers technologically advanced security solutions to detect andidentify explosives, chemical and biological agents, weapons, and contraband,plus specialist applications for life sciences and food manufacturingindustries. Employing trace detection technology together with Smiths-Heimannx-ray imaging, Smiths Detection provides security solutions for customers inhomeland security and defense markets worldwide. For more information visit:www.smithsdetection.com Contacts Investor Relations MediaRussell Plumley Rachel Lankester+44 (0)20 8457 8203 +44 (0)20 8457 8403 - Ends - This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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