Smiths Detection wins contracts in Asia
The Indian Central Board of Excise and Customs chose Smiths Detection to deliver its HCVS stationary systems to the ports of Chennai, Tuticorin, Kandla, and Mumbai, over the next two to three years. The company will work in partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited, a Government-owned public sector company under the Indian Ministry of Defence.
JK Srivastava, Managing Director, Smiths Detection in India, said: “This win underlines our commitment to remain the world’s leading provider of X-ray security technology. We have reached this position because we continue to invest in product development and manufacturing excellence to best serve our markets. Our New Delhi facility has proved a key recent investment, affirming our presence in India and allowing us to work closely with our customers.”
The HCVS is a stationary X-ray system that scans a complete truck in a single automated pass. It inspects trucks, containers, and vehicles for threats such as explosives, narcotics, weapons of mass destruction and contraband. The system’s high performance imaging capability can penetrate thick steel to provide detailed images of all contents.
Smiths Detection has also won contracts to supply advanced X-ray screening systems and explosives trace detectors to two major airports in Malaysia.
The Penang International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport Low Cost Carrier Terminal 2 (KLIA2) in Malaysia will be equipped with HI-SCAN detectors that can detect explosives automatically and IONSCAN table-top devices that can identify both explosives and narcotics. They will be delivered within the next year.
Nathan Manzi, Smiths Detection Managing Director, South-East Asia, said: “This is a major milestone in growing and servicing Malaysia, one of the fastest growing markets for air travel in the region. The selection of our advanced systems and aftermarket support by Malaysian Airports Holdings Berhad confirms our position as the world leading supplier of airport security screening equipment. Our partnership with local distributor Wafada Consult Technic continues to help us grow the awareness of Smiths Detection’s market-leading products.”
HI-SCAN 10080 EDtS (above) are able to screen up to 1,800 bags per hour and automatically detect explosives. HI-SCAN 100100t-2is is a dual-view X-ray system for oversized baggage inspection. IONSCAN 500DT simultaneously detects explosives and narcotics on baggage. All these products expedite passenger and baggage screening.
Smiths Detection offers advanced security solutions in civil and military markets worldwide, developing and manufacturing government-regulated technology products that help detect and identify explosives, chemical and biological agents, radiological and nuclear threats, weapons, narcotics and contraband. It is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying integrated, advanced technologies to markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications and engineered components. Smiths Group employs around 23,000 people in more than 50 countries.
