IMAGE SCAN HOLDINGS PLC ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE DIS...

Company Image Scan Holdings PLC TIDM IGE Headline Exclusive Distribution agreement Released 14 February 2006 Reference KeTech IMAGE SCAN HOLDINGS PLC ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH KETECH DEFENCE For Advanced X-Ray Bomb and Suspect Package Detection Image Scan Holdings plc (AIM: IGE), a provider of advanced, real-time, multi-view, 3D and 2D x-ray imaging solutions for the security and industrial inspection markets, today confirmed that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with KeTech Defence, part of the KeTech group. The agreement extends over the UK, Saudi Arabia and Japan and covers Image Scan's new TPXi product. TPXi is a portable bomb and suspect package detection system and is based on the company's advanced x-ray imaging technology. Although it was only launched at Milipol, late last year, it has already achieved orders in excess of £170,000, including multiple units bought by the British Transport Police. As well as being lightweight and practical for use in the field, it offers substantial advantages to the operative. Its patented technology allows it to provide best-in-class image quality and it can highlight the difference between organic material (such as Semtex) and metal objects, (such as guns). It uses sophisticated image processing techniques to help the operator identify whatever is in a suspect package and its ultra-slim detector slides in place easily, even in confined or narrow spaces. Nicholas Fox, CEO of Image Scan Holdings plc commented: "KeTech Defence is a highly regarded player in the international security community. Its impressive contacts and focused sales approach should open up the market to TPXi and ease our progress to profitability. We are also actively evaluating distributors in other geographical markets for both our security and our industrial product lines". Eddie Weir, KeTech's MD, added: "KeTech are delighted to have secured the distribution rights for the TPXi, trademarked as Ex-Checker. We have been working closely with Image Scan over the last year and believe that the TPXi/Ex-Checker unit is the most advanced product of its type available today. ImageScan's new product complements KeTech's existing product range and with our extensive experience of supply and support of products to both military and civil customers we believe this is a true win/win situation. " About Image Scan Holdings plc Image Scan Holdings plc (AIM: IGE) is focused on the development and commercialisation of market leading real-time 3D and 2D x-ray solutions for use in the global industrial and security inspection markets. The company's industrial inspection solutions include the MDXI unit and the X-line systems. As well as the TPXi, the company's security portfolio includes its unique 3D baggage inspection system which is marketed by Rapiscan Systems Ltd in the 3DSP and 3DLP product lines. For further information on the Company, please visit: www.ish.co.uk - and for further information on its products, please visit: www.3dx-ray.com. For further information, please contact: Image Scan Holdings Tel: +44 (0) 1664 503 600 Nicholas Fox, CEO The Palmer & Rose Partnership Tel: +44 (0) 1494 637 499 Gerry Palmer: gerry@palmer-rose.co.uk END
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