Smiths Group plc : Smiths Detection Expands Radiation Offering
08/13/2012| 12:05pm US/Eastern
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Partnership with Mirion gives full range of radiation detection
technologies
Smiths Detection today announced a partnership with Mirion Technologies
that will allow it to offer a full radiation detection and
identification product line to U.S. customers. Its technology suite will
now meet all the needs of multiple security markets, including:
military/defense, homeland security, ports and borders, aviation and
emergency response.
Lance Roncalli, Smiths Detection's VP of Sales - Americas, said: "This
exciting partnership will ensure our customers can access the full range
of radiation technologies available in the marketplace today. Such
developments support all our customers as they develop a comprehensive
and layered security approach to protect critical infrastructure and
secure the free flow of trade."
Smiths Detection, which already markets the RadSeeker, an advanced
handheld radiation detector and identifier, will be able to offer a wide
range of Mirion products including a low-cost dosimeter (DMC-3000),
a pocket-sized detector (RDS-31)
and a search and radionuclide identifier (PDS
100 G/GN ID).
RadSeeker is a next-generation radionuclide identifier with enhanced
capability to distinguish radiological and nuclear threats and eliminate
the background "false positives" produced by naturally occurring
radiation or other legitimate everyday radiological materials.
Smiths
Detection designs and makes advanced solutions to detect and
identify threats including explosives, chemical agents, biohazards,
nuclear, radiation, narcotics, weapons and contraband. A market leader
worldwide in providing layered security technologies, Smiths Detection
has major plants in three U.S. states. It partners federal and state
government agencies and first responders to strengthen homeland security
and safeguard the military. Major customers include the Department of
Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It is part of Smiths
Group, a global leader in the practical application of advanced
technologies. Smiths Group employs around 23,000 people, including more
than 9,000 in the U.S. where it operates around 100 sites in 40 states.
Mirion Technologies is a world leader in radiation detection, measuring
and monitoring. Mirion has facilities in Europe, Asia, and North
America. Mirion Technologies is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay
area and is a portfolio company of American Capital (NASDAQ: ACAS).
Media Contacts:
HDMK
Chad Kolton, 202-789-4365
ckolton@hdmk.org
or
Smiths
Detection
Dana Knox-Gower, Director of Communications & Marketing
for the Americas
203-207-9726
dana.gower@smithsdetection.com
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