Smiths Detection, $10.6m for X-Ray System

Friday, July 17, 2009

Smiths Detection announced a $10.6m U.S. Government contract for its mobile, high-energy cargo screeners which will be deployed across the country to inspect inbound and outbound shipping containers and trucks.

The HCV Mobile inspection vehicles use high-energy X-ray scanning designed to optimize security checks at ports, airports and border crossings. The systems are used to inspect trucks, containers and other vehicles for contraband, weapons, explosives and narcotics.

(www.smithsdetection.com)

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