Distribution Agreement - Pent

RNS Number : 7624Y

Westminster Group PLC

10 September 2009

 



10 September 2009

Westminster Group Plc

Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Asia

with Pentagon Protection

Westminster International Ltd, a division of the 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, announces that it has reached an agreement with Pentagon Protection plc, ('Pentagon') the AIM quoted specialist in the supply and installation of enhanced glass protection, to be its exclusive agent and distributor for the Pentagon range of blast and solar reflective films and anchoring solutions in Asia.

Under the agreement Westminster will market, promote and sell Pentagon's blast protection solutions through its extensive network of agents and offices in the region.

Commenting on the agreement Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:

'Westminster has been trading with Pentagon for several years and we have always found them to be reliable and professional. Westminster's business activities are growing rapidly in Asia and I am therefore especially pleased to have now formalised our trading relationship within the region which will enable our sales teams and agents to have a better focus on promoting the Pentagon range of blast and solar film products to our extensive client base.

'We have already identified a sizeable and prestigious potential project in the region for which we will be promoting Pentagon products in conjunction with our local agents and we anticipate generating a number of similar opportunities in the coming months'

Pentagon Protection Chairman, Haytham ElZayn commented: 

'We are delighted to have secured this important trading relationship with Westminster International which we believe will significantly enhance our sales potential in the region.

'Pentagon's reputation in the blast containment and energy saving fields, together with Westminster's extensive global network and ability to deploy complex security solutions internationally, provides us with an exciting opportunity to win business in new markets'.

Enquiries:

Peter Fowler                                     01295 756 300

Chief Executive - Westminster Group Plc

Nicholas Mearing-Smith                   01295 756 300

Finance Director - Westminster Group Plc

Haytham ElZayn                               01494 793 333

Chairman - Pentagon Protection Plc

Charlie Cunningham/Clive Carver    020 7600 1658

FinnCap

Jonathan Wright                                020 7107 8000

Seymour Pierce

Tom Cooper/Paul Vann                    0117 920 0092

Winningtons Financial

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, risk assessments and close protection services. These can range from product only assignments, such as the supply of specialised scanners, to the design and implementation of an integrated system solution such as a border detection and surveillance system. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies, non governmental organisations and blue chip commercial organisations.

 

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