New Middle East & Asian Offic

RNS Number : 2512X

Westminster Group PLC

23 June 2008

 



 23rd June 2008

Westminster Group Plc: Further Middle East & Asian Expansion 

Westminster International Ltd., a wholly owned division of the 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, announces that it has expanded its Middle East and Asian operations to better service the increasing demand for Westminster's products and services in the region.

Westminster has opened two new offices; firstly in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, and secondly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The new office in Abu Dhabi, situated on Bainuna Street close to the Emirates Palace, has been opened to compliment Westminster's regional headquarters in the prestigious Emirates Towers in Dubai and to support its operations with that Emirate.

The new office in Malaysia is situated on the 40th floor of the impressive 88 storey Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur and is the perfect location for supporting Westminster's growing operations and agent network in the region.

In addition, Westminster is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Wilding-Webb as Regional Director - Middle East and Asia. Adam who has extensive experience in the region will be based at Westminster's regional HQ in Dubai.

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

'I am delighted to be able to announce these exciting new developments as part of our strategic expansion programme for the Middle East and Asia, which we believe to be an area of substantial growth for our products and services.

'The new office locations provide Westminster with enhanced visibility in key areas and will provide support for Westminster's increasing agent network within the region.

'I am also particularly pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Wilding-Webb as our Regional Director - Middle East & Asia. Adam has extensive experience and impressive drive and I am sure the Middle East & Asia team will thrive under his leadership.'

Enquiries:

Peter Fowler                                                   01295 756 300

Chief Executive - Westminster Group Plc

Clive Carver                                                    020 7600 1658

FinnCap

Tom Cooper/Paul Vann                                  0117 920 0092

Winningtons Financial

Notes:

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. 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.

 

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