26th Sep 2007 07:03
Smiths Group PLC26 September 2007 Smiths Detection announces over $170 million of new contracts in Russia, Dubaiand India SMITHS Detection, part of the global technology company Smiths Group, todayannounces over $170 million of new contracts: • In Russia and Dubai, Smiths Detection has gained significant orders worth over US $150 million in the transportation and ports & border markets. The contracts include substantial numbers of HCV mobile systems made in the company's new St Petersburg facility for the Russian border authority and state-of-the-art airport security equipment - such as explosives detection systems for carry-on and checked baggage - to be deployed in the new Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport. All of the bags at the new Terminal 3, Concourse 2 and Concourse 3 expansion will be screened by Smiths Detection's technology. • Smiths Detection has won over US$28 million worth of business in India for airport security systems since January 2007. The contracts include orders for Smiths Detection's automatic explosives detection systems for hold baggage and passenger screening equipment. Smiths Detection's world-leading threat detection technology is deployed in 85per cent of the world's airports and in mass transit systems, helping to keeppassengers safe when they travel. ENDS About Smiths Detection Smiths Detection is part of the global technology business Smiths Group. Itoffers advanced integrated security solutions for customers in civil andmilitary markets worldwide and is a leading technology developer andmanufacturer of sensors that detect and identify explosives, chemical andbiological agents, weapons, and contraband. Its advanced technology securitysolutions also include Smiths Heimann X-ray imaging systems, millimeter-wavetechnology and a specialist software supply business for the management of largesensor and video surveillance networks. Separate business units focus onrelated products for the life sciences, and food manufacturing industries. Formore information visit www.smithsdetection.com About Smiths Group Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange. Aworld leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Groupdelivers products and services for the threat & contraband detection, medicaldevices, energy and communications markets worldwide. Our products and servicesmake the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group employs morethan 20,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visitwww.smiths.com Investor Relations MediaRussell Plumley Laura Peek+44 (0)20 8457 8203 +44 (0)20 8457 8403 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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