RNS Release
24 May.2011
Pentagon Protection Plc
('Pentagon' or 'the Group')
New Contract Win
Pentagon Protection Plc (AIM: PPR), global specialists in the supply and installation of enhanced glass protection, high-risk security consulting, training and specialist security equipment, is pleased to announce that the Group's North American Division, International Glass Solutions (IGS) has been awarded a new contract for the installation of energy saving sun control window film on several buildings located in the State of Arizona, USA. The contract is valued at approximately US$200,000.
The contract, awarded by property asset management company, Biltmore Properties on behalf of Healthcare REIT, is for a total of four buildings, two of which will be completed in May with work commencing immediately. The remaining two buildings are scheduled to be completed in October 2011.
Commenting, Pentagon Protection's Managing Director and Vice President of IGS, Steve Chambers said:
"IGS is very pleased to have been awarded this project, which will significantly improve the energy efficiency of the glass in these buildings and provide energy savings and enhanced comfort benefits for the building occupants. IGS's strength is project management and the award of this project recognizes IGS's ability to provide a rapid service and quality installation throughout the entire process from award of contract to completion of works and after-sales service.
This project dovetails in well with our other ongoing global projects, which include our work for the European Commission in Brussels and our window upgrade works for an overseas government to provide increased protection at missions within volatile areas, as well as with projects we are currently pursuing. We are hopeful that the immediate future albeit sometimes challenging will be busy and bring with it further opportunities for all divisions within the Group."
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Enquiries:
Pentagon Protection Plc Haytham ElZayn, Chairman
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Tel: 01494 793 333 |
Pentagon Protection Plc Steve Chambers, Managing Director
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Tel: 01494 793 333 |
Seymour Pierce Limited Jonathan Wright |
Tel: 0207 107 8000 |
Notes to Editors:
Admitted to AIM in March 2003 Pentagon Protection plcis a global specialist in the development and application of high performance window films that provide cost-effective and immediate solutions to enhance and improve glass in buildings. Pentagon Protection makes buildings safer, more secure and energy efficient.
As experts in enhanced security and blast mitigation, in September 2008 Pentagon acquired SDS Group Limited, an established company of over 30 years and a leading supplier of security equipment and products. SDS is also a world leader in security consulting and training.
SDS Group supplies equipment, including highly-specialist security and search equipment, mainly to governments, police forces and security and defence forces in the UK and around the world. SDS has strong relationships with customers and extends their offering to clients by providing expert knowledge and further training and consultancy. This acquisition supports plans for continued expansion of the Group's activities in the security industry which is affected less by the world economic downturn than many sectors.
Pentagon Protection PLC acquired International Glass Solutions LLC (IGS), in November 2010. IGS is based in the USA and specializes in provides window film based glazing solutions to make buildings safer, more secure and more energy efficient. IGS's strategic partnerships in North America give Pentagon Protection PLC a strong foothold in the USA and enhance its global project management abilities.
Steve Chambers joined Pentagon Protection Plc as Managing Director and was appointed to the main Board of Directors as of 15 November 2010 and is also Vice President of IGS.