AS&E Receives $55.1 M Order from Abu Dhabi Customs
Abu Dhabi Customs Will Utilize AS&E's Full Range of Cargo Inspection Products for Integrated Border Security
(Billerica, Mass., July 2, 2008) -- American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) (AS&E(r)), a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today that the Company has received a $55.1 million contract from Abu Dhabi Customs. The Customs Administration at Abu Dhabi, the largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates, purchased multiple OmniView(tm), Z Portal(r) and Z Backscatter Van(tm) (ZBV(tm)) X-ray detection systems to scan cargo trucks, passenger vehicles, and containers at strategic border checkpoints.
"We are very pleased to receive this significant opportunity to work with the government of Abu Dhabi and the Custom Directorate of its Finance Department," said Anthony Fabiano, President and CEO. "Abu Dhabi Customs will utilize AS&E's full range of cargo inspection products to protect the emirate's borders and citizens while facilitating trade and collecting revenues through effective customs operations as per the directorate strategic priorities. Each of AS&E's proprietary cargo inspection solutions are uniquely designed to provide superior detection, while optimizing high-throughput and safety."
Fabiano continued, "Our sales and marketing organization has made outstanding progress introducing our proprietary technologies globally and we are delighted to play such an important role in safeguarding Abu Dhabi's ports and borders from smuggling, trade fraud, and terrorist threats."
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