Contract with National Embassy in Afghanistan
14th February 2011
Westminster Group Plc:
New Contract Award
National Embassy Kabul Afghanistan
Contract value £75,000
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, is pleased to announce that it has secured a new contract for the supply of security equipment to a national Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The contract, secured by the Group's international division, is for the provision of scanning and surveillance equipment to improve security at the Embassy.
Commenting on the contract award Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:
"I am delighted to be able to announce another important contract award for the protection of embassies and government buildings, this time in Kabul. Embassies and consulates play an important and vital role around the world, particularly in places of conflict, such as Afghanistan, and I am both pleased and proud that Westminster has been selected to secure such high profile facilities.
"2011 has certainly begun on a strong note for all our operating divisions and we are currently enjoying our largest ever secured order book and a healthy enquiry flow.
"This is further evidence of the effectiveness of our distribution model and our international reach which enables us to successfully target governments and major corporations worldwide with Westminster's wide range of tailor made security solutions."
Enquiries:
Peter Fowler 01295 756 300
Chief Executive - Westminster Group Plc
Nicholas Mearing-Smith 01295 756 300
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Alex Clarkson 0161 831 1512
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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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