American Science and Engineering (AS & E)2009-10-21 07:59:29
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Places $19.3 Million
Follow-on Order for AS&E's Z Backscatter Vans
ZBVs to Support Counter-drug and Anti-terrorism
Programs
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E®) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of a $19.3 million order from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for multiple Z Backscatterâ„¢ Vans (ZBVâ„¢) — the industry's top-selling mobile X-ray screening system.
"Our industry leading Z Backscatter Van has proven its ability to quickly and safely find contraband in vehicles crossing our borders," said Anthony Fabiano, AS&E's President and CEO. "We have worked very closely with U.S. government officials to meet their requirements, and we are very proud to continue to assist them in their mission to combat the threats on our borders."
AS&E's Z Backscatter Van (ZBV)
A breakthrough in X-ray detection technology, AS&E's Z Backscatter Van is the number one selling non-intrusive mobile inspection system on the market. ZBV is a low-cost, highly mobile screening system built into a commercially available delivery van. The ZBV allows for immediate deployment in response to security threats and its high throughput capability facilitates rapid inspection. The system's unique "drive-by" capability allows operators to conduct X-ray imaging while the ZBV drives past suspect vehicles and objects. For personnel safety in dangerous environments, a remote console is available for operating the system in stationary mode from a distance of up to 500 meters.
Follow-on Order for AS&E's Z Backscatter Vans
ZBVs to Support Counter-drug and Anti-terrorism
Programs
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E®) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of a $19.3 million order from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for multiple Z Backscatterâ„¢ Vans (ZBVâ„¢) — the industry's top-selling mobile X-ray screening system.
"Our industry leading Z Backscatter Van has proven its ability to quickly and safely find contraband in vehicles crossing our borders," said Anthony Fabiano, AS&E's President and CEO. "We have worked very closely with U.S. government officials to meet their requirements, and we are very proud to continue to assist them in their mission to combat the threats on our borders."
AS&E's Z Backscatter Van (ZBV)
A breakthrough in X-ray detection technology, AS&E's Z Backscatter Van is the number one selling non-intrusive mobile inspection system on the market. ZBV is a low-cost, highly mobile screening system built into a commercially available delivery van. The ZBV allows for immediate deployment in response to security threats and its high throughput capability facilitates rapid inspection. The system's unique "drive-by" capability allows operators to conduct X-ray imaging while the ZBV drives past suspect vehicles and objects. For personnel safety in dangerous environments, a remote console is available for operating the system in stationary mode from a distance of up to 500 meters.
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