26th Nov 2007 07:01
Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC26 November 2007 Embargoed until 0700 26 November 2007 Ultra Electronics Holdings plc ("Ultra" or "the Group") ULTRA WINS £6M RAIL POWER EQUIPMENT CONTRACT Ultra announces that its PMES business, based in Rugeley, Staffordshire, hasbeen awarded a contract worth in excess of £6 million for its specialisttrackside electrical power equipment. This contract is part of Network Rail'scontinuing process of renewing and upgrading the infrastructure of its railnetwork. The equipment will be delivered over a two-year period commencing in2008. Ultra's scope of work under this contract includes the design and supply of 56Transformer Rectifier Units (TRUs) and 14 associated protection panels. Thecontract contains an option for the purchase another 5 TRUs. These units arerequired to replace ageing equipment with new, higher power devices. As thetrain operators introduce into service more modern rolling stock, with airconditioning, electric doors and additional safety features, demand forelectrical power increases. This effect is especially apparent in Network Rail'ssouth eastern territory where the density of rail traffic is at its highest andwhere growth in passenger demand remains strong. Douglas Caster, Chief Executive of Ultra, commented: "Ultra has a proven record as a supplier of advanced trackside power equipmentto Network Rail and played a significant role in the major power supply upgradefor the south east region a few years ago. We now look forward to being a valuedpartner to Network Rail in the continuing process of maintaining a modern,reliable rail system power infrastructure." - Ends - Enquiries: Ultra Electronics Holdings plc 020 8813 4321Douglas Caster, Chief Executive www.ultra-electronics.comDavid Jeffcoat, Group Finance Director [email protected] Weber Shandwick Financial 020 7067 0700Susan Ellis / Louise Robson Notes to editors: Ultra Electronics is a group of specialist advanced technology businesses thatdesign, manufacture and support electronic and electromechanical systems,sub-systems and products for defence, security, aerospace and transportapplications worldwide. Ultra, which employs 3,100 people in the UK and North America, focuses on highintegrity sensing, control, communication and display systems with an emphasison integrated information technology solutions. The Group concentrates onobtaining a technological edge in niche markets, with many of its products andtechnologies being market leaders in their field. Ultra's products and services are used on aircraft, ships, submarines, armouredvehicles, surveillance systems, airports and transport systems around the world.Ultra also plays an important role in supporting prime contractors byundertaking specialist system and sub-system integration using the combinedexpertise of the Group businesses. Ultra is organised into three divisions as follows: Aircraft & Vehicle Systems including miniature airborne compressors; highintegrity software and systems; aircraft system electronics; aircraft cockpitindicators; aircraft noise and vibration control systems; airframe protectionsystems, armoured vehicle electronic information and control systems; human/computer interface equipment and crisis information management systems. Information & Power Systems including command and control systems equipment;weapons interfacing electronics; radar tracking; electro optical tracking;surveillance systems; naval data processing and distribution; airport andairline information management systems; ID card systems; naval power conversion;signature management of naval vessels; transit system power conversion andcontrol. Tactical & Sonar Systems including secure tactical line-of-sight radio systems,multiplexers and switches; secure video-conferencing systems; voicecommunication systems; tactical data links; cryptographic equipment; active,passive and multi-static sonobuoys; sonobuoy receivers and processors;distributed surveillance sensor arrays; ship's sonar systems; acousticcountermeasure systems and ship's torpedo defence systems. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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