New contract with Gulf state police force

RNS Number : 9247X

Westminster Group PLC

23 February 2012

 



23^rd February 2012

Westminster Group Plc:

New Contract Award

Electronic Countermeasures System

to Gulf state police force

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 a sophisticated countermeasures system to a Gulf state police force.

The contract, valued at $108,000, was secured by the Group's international division following detailed technical assessments and a visit to Westminster's UK operations by the Gulf state police force.

Under the contract, Westminster will provide specialised electronic countermeasures equipment compliant with export control requirements. The contract is expected to be completed in H1 2012.

Further information is restricted due to the classified nature of the project.

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

"I am delighted to be able to announce this latest contract award which is significant in terms of future business potential.  This is yet another new governmental client to Westminster and could lead to further contract awards following successful implementation.

"I am particularly pleased to be able to announce this new contract award so soon after our previous contract announcement, further adding to our growing high profile client base which is underpinned by a record enquiry flow.

"This is a further validation of our distribution model of providing niche products and large scale integrated solutions to governments and major corporations within the Middle East, Africa and Asia." 

For further information please see the Company's web site, www.wg-plc.com, or contact:

Westminster Group plc	Tel: [phone]
Peter Fowler (Chief Executive)
Ian Selby (Chief Financial Officer)
Fairfax IS Plc (NOMAD + Broker)	Tel: [phone]
Stuart Gledhill/Katy Birkin
Winningtons Financial (Financial PR)	Tel: [phone]
Tom Cooper/Paul Vann	0797 122 1972

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.  For further information please visit www.wg-plc.com

 

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