New Contracts worth ?275k
21st February 2011
Westminster Group Plc:
Contract Awards - worldwide
£275,000
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 number of new contract awards from around the world with a combined total of £275,000. All of these contracts have been awarded in 2011, mostly in February, and will be delivered in H1.
In addition to being a regular supplier to the UK Ministry of Justice, Westminster has secured orders for the provision of security surveillance and scanning equipment to the Republic of Ireland Prison Service and the Scottish Prison Service, building on Westminster's growing reputation of providing security equipment to prisons, correctional establishments and custodial facilities.
Westminster has secured orders to deliver explosive detection equipment to the UK nuclear decommissioning industry, scanning equipment to Algeria and Libya, blast protection to a blue chip client in Egypt and a sophisticated remote controlled access system for one of the UK's leading utility companies.
In the banking sector, Westminster has also been contracted to provide additional protection to the National Bank of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa which is an extension to the contract awarded in 2010 and in addition Westminster has been contracted to carry out a full risk assessment and appraisal of the security systems within the National Bank of Sudan.
Further, Westminster has also been requested to undertake a risk assessment and security survey at a high profile target site in North America. This project will involve a complete threat assessment of the site and the design of a sophisticated security solution to cover both the external and internal areas of the site against any form of assault or attack. The contract will be completed within the next two months. Following the assessment, Westminster will present a detailed programme of security measures for consideration which, if accepted, could lead to a sizeable implementation programme.
Commenting on the contract awards Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:
"I am very pleased to be able to announce these latest contract awards from around the world which illustrate the Group's momentum in 2011.
"The broad range of products & services being delivered and the widespread geographic nature of the contract wins further indicate the growing international presence and reputation the Group now enjoys."
Enquiries:
Peter Fowler 01295 756 300
Chief Executive - Westminster Group Plc
Nicholas Mearing-Smith 01295 756 300
Finance Director - Westminster Group Plc
Alex Clarkson 0161 831 1512
Nick Cowles
Zeus Capital Limited - Nominated Adviser
John Grant / Karen Kelly 020 7101 7070
XCAP Securities PLC - Broker
Tom Cooper/Paul Vann 0117 985 8989
Winningtons Financial 0797 122 1972
tom.cooper@winningtons.co.uk
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
This information is provided by RNS