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Smiths Group PLC
07 January 2008




News Release

London, 7 January 2008

For immediate release



Smiths Detection awarded $58 million in US Government contracts for advanced
high energy X-ray systems

Sophisticated Mobile and Stationary X-ray Screening Systems to Provide Security
Scanning at Various U.S. Locations



SMITHS Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today
announces it has been awarded three contracts totalling $58.3 million from a
U.S. Government agency. The contracts are for advanced, high-energy cargo
screening solutions including three different X-ray screening configurations:
the HCV Mobile, HCV Gantry and HCV Pass-Through systems. With the exception of
the HCV Pass-Through, each high-energy cargo screening system will be deployed
at various locations within the United States for the inspection of inbound and
outbound shipping containers and trucks.



Stephen Phipson, Group Managing Director of Smiths Detection, said: 'This
contract is a strong validation of our high-energy X-ray products suite. These
state-of-the-art detection systems will be used to secure ports by rapidly
assisting in the identification of potentially life threatening or illegal
shipments. We look forward to delivering security solutions that will help make
the world safer.'



The HCV Mobile inspection vehicle, HCV Gantry and high-throughput HCV
Pass-Through systems are high-energy X-ray scanners designed to optimize
security checks at ports, airports and border crossings. These systems are used
to inspect trucks, containers and other vehicles for contraband, weapons,
explosives and narcotics.

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About Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection is part of the global technology business Smiths Group. It
offers advanced integrated security solutions for customers in civil and
military markets worldwide and is a leading technology developer and
manufacturer of sensors that detect and identify explosives, chemical and
biological agents, weapons, and contraband. Its advanced technology security
solutions also include Smiths Heimann x-ray imaging systems, millimeter-wave
technology and a specialist software supply business for the management of large
sensor and video surveillance networks. Separate business units focus on related
products for the life sciences, and food manufacturing industries. For more
information visit www.smithsdetection.com



About Smiths Group

Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange. A
world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Group
delivers products and services for the threat & contraband detection, medical
devices, energy and communications markets worldwide. Our products and services
make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group employs more
than 20,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visit
www.smiths.com



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