8 December 2011

Westminster Group Plc:

New $600,000 Contract Award

Supply of Specialist Security Equipment

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 contract to supply a range of specialist security equipment to a sub-Saharan Government in Africa.

The contract, valued at around $600,000 USD, is to supply a range of specialist items in a confidential program to equip a secure laboratory which is to be used by the countries state security services in the fight against criminal activities.

The contract will be completed in the current financial year.

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

"I am delighted to be able to announce another important new contract award which illustrates Westminster's growing international reach and reputation.

"Westminster is now active in many countries throughout Africa.  The Board's focus on building the Group's international presence on the African continent over the past few years is now showing significant potential. An indication of that potential can be seen from a recent report from the IMF which states that in the next five years seven of the world's ten fastest growing economies are expected to be in sub-Saharan Africa, including many of the countries we are already active in."

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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, training 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