23 January 2013

Westminster Group Plc:

$3 million New Contract Award

Vehicle Screening Solution - Middle East

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 new contract for the supply of high technology scanning equipment to be used in a counter terrorism role to protect a key installation in a Middle Eastern country.

The contract, secured by the Group's international division and valued at approximately $3m, is to provide a robust system for the screening of lorries and vehicles entering a high security oil & gas plant to scan for contraband and threats concealed within vehicles before they enter the facility. Once delivered there is further potential for ongoing recurring revenue via a multiyear maintenance agreement, due to the sophistication of the equipment concerned.

The order is expected to be delivered in the summer 2013.

Commenting on the contract award Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:

"I am delighted to start 2013 with the announcement of this latest multi-million USD contract award to an important new customer within the Middle East. The contract is significant, not only in terms of revenue but also in terms of future business potential, particularly as we are in discussions with this and other customers in the same country for the provision of high technology solutions for the protection of critical national infrastructure.

"This is a further validation of our business model of providing niche products and large scale integrated solutions to governments and major corporations within the Middle East, Africa and Asia." 

For further information please see the Company's web site, www.wg-plc.com, or contact:

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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