Smiths Detection announces over $170 million of new contracts in Russia, Dubai and India

26 September 2007 - Smiths Detection, part of the global technology company Smiths Group, today announces over $170 million of new contracts:

  • In Russia and Dubai, Smiths Detection has gained significant orders worth over US $150 million in the transportation and ports & border markets.  The contracts include substantial numbers of HCV mobile systems made in the company's new St Petersburg facility for the Russian border authority and state-of-the-art airport security equipment – such as explosives detection systems for carry-on and checked baggage – to be deployed in the new Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport.  All of the bags at the new Terminal 3, Concourse 2 and Concourse 3 expansion will be screened by Smiths Detection’s technology.

  • Smiths Detection has won over US$28 million worth of business in India for airport security systems since January 2007.  The contracts include orders for Smiths Detection’s automatic explosives detection systems for hold baggage and passenger screening equipment.
    Smiths Detection’s world-leading threat detection technology is deployed in 85 per cent of the world’s airports and in mass transit systems, helping to keep passengers safe when they travel.


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Smiths Detection
Smiths Detection is part of the global technology business Smiths Group. It offers advanced integrated security solutions for customers in civil and military markets worldwide and is a leading technology developer and manufacturer of sensors that detect and identify explosives, chemical and biological agents, weapons, and contraband. Its advanced technology security solutions also include Smiths Heimann x-ray imaging systems, millimeter-wave technology and a specialist software supply business for the management of large sensor and video surveillance networks. Separate business units focus on related products for the life sciences, and food manufacturing industries. For more information visit www.smithsdetection.com

Smiths Group
Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange. A world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Group delivers products and services for the threat & contraband detection, medical devices, energy and communications markets worldwide. Our products and services make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group employs more than 20,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com