RCS - Westminster Group - Mass Entry Screening Solution - Iconic UK Building

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26/08/2022 07:00

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RNS Number : 2873X  Westminster Group PLC  26 August 2022

 

 

Westminster Group Plc

('Westminster', the 'Group' or the 'Company')

 

New Contract Award

Mass Entry Screening Solution for Iconic UK Building

 

Westminster Group Plc (AIM: WSG), a leading supplier of managed services and
technology-based security solutions worldwide, is pleased to announce that its
Technology Division has been awarded a contract to provide a Mass Entry
Screening solution to an iconic building within the UK.

 

The organisation concerned is taking steps to increase security arrangements
in preparation for the forthcoming Protect Duty Legislation, which is expected
to come into force within the UK later this year, and which sets out standards
to protect patrons and the public from terrorist attacks in publicly
accessible locations.

 

Whilst the security of venues is building specific and is likely to involve a
number of different measures, the challenge many organisations face is how to
effectively screen large numbers of visitors entering a facility for mass
casualty threats, without creating delays or bottlenecks. Westminster's Mass
Screening solutions address this issue, allowing for the screening of large
numbers of people entering an event or venue without slowing the natural flow,
improving both security and visitor experience.

 

The contract, valued at over £100,000, is to commence immediately and is
expected to be completed within the next few weeks.

 

Commenting on the contract award, Westminster CEO, Peter Fowler, said:

 

"In our recent Interim Report, I stated the Home Office estimates that 650,000
UK businesses could be affected by the Protect Duty legislation and that
Westminster's expertise and portfolio of products and services are well placed
to assist businesses and organisations prepare and improve their security
accordingly.

 

"I am delighted therefore that Westminster has been selected for this
prestigious contract, which was awarded following extensive on-site trials and
is just one of a number of similar projects we are currently pursuing."

 

For more information on Protect Duty and how Westminster may assist
organisations improve security visit our website pages here
https://www.wg-plc.com/protect-duty (https://www.wg-plc.com/protect-duty)

 

For further information please contact:

 

 Westminster Group Plc                                      Media enquiries via Walbrook PR
 Rt. Hon. Sir Tony Baldry - Chairman
 Peter Fowler - Chief Executive Officer
 Mark Hughes - Chief Financial Officer

 Strand Hanson Limited (Financial & Nominated Adviser)
 James Harris                                               020 7409 3494
 Ritchie Balmer

 Arden Partners plc (Broker)

 Ruari McGirr (Corporate)                                   020 7614 5900

 Tim Dainton/Simon Johnson (Broking)

 Walbrook (Investor Relations)
 Tom Cooper                                                 020 7933 8780
 Paul Vann
 Nick Rome                                                  Westminster@walbrookpr.com

 

 

Notes:

 

Westminster Group plc is a specialist security and services group operating
worldwide via an extensive international network of agents and offices in over
50 countries.

 

Westminster's principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support of
advanced technology security solutions, encompassing a wide range of
surveillance, detection (including Fever Detection), tracking and interception
technologies and the provision of long-term managed services contracts such as
the management and running of complete security services and solutions in
airports, ports and other such facilities together with the provision of
manpower, consultancy and training services. The majority of its customer
base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies,
non-governmental organisations (NGO's) and blue-chip commercial organisations.

 

The Westminster Group Foundation is part of the Group's Corporate Social
Responsibility activities. www.wg-foundation.org
(http://www.wg-foundation.org)

 

The Foundation's goal is to support the communities in which the Group
operates by working with local partners and other established charities to
provide goods or services for the relief of poverty and the advancement of
education and healthcare particularly in the developing world.

 

The Westminster Group Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation,
CIO, registered with the Charities Commission number 1158653.

 

 

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