Aug. 20, 2009 (Business Wire) -- American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E®) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of a $11.5 million service and maintenance renewal order from the U.S. government for Z Backscatter Vans™ (ZBV) and the ZBV Military Trailers™ (ZBV Mil Trailer) — a rugged version of the Company’s patented ZBV cargo and vehicle screening system. The ZBVs and ZBV Mil Trailers are deployed to support counterterrorist missions.
“As effective tools for rapid explosives detection, the ZBV and the ZBV Mil Trailer continue to support critical security initiatives in war zones,” said Robert Postle, AS&E’s Senior Vice President, Worldwide Marketing and Sales. “Receipt of this service and maintenance contract ensures that the U.S. government’s fleet of ZBVs and ZBV Mil Trailers will continue to operate at the highest levels of performance for their most critical counterterrorism missions. This latest order demonstrates DoD’s confidence in AS&E’s commitment to providing best-in-class technology, service, and support.”
AS&E’s Z Backscatter Van™ (ZBV)
The Most Maneuverable, Versatile Mobile X-ray Detection System on the Market
A breakthrough in X-ray detection technology, AS&E’s Z Backscatter Van is the number one selling non-intrusive mobile inspection system on the market. ZBV is a low-cost, highly mobile screening system built into a commercially available delivery van. The ZBV allows for immediate deployment in response to security threats and its high throughput capability facilitates rapid inspection. The system’s unique “drive-by” capability allows operators to conduct X-ray imaging while the ZBV drives past suspect vehicles and objects. For personnel safety in dangerous environments, a remote console is available for operating the system in stationary mode from a distance of up to 500 meters.
ZBV Military Trailer™
A ruggedized version of the Z Backscatter Van, the ZBV Mil Trailer is an X-ray screening system built onto a standard military trailer. Security officials can use the ZBV Mil Trailer for screening vehicles, containers, and other cargo for terrorist threats and contraband — simply by towing the trailer past the subjects, or by remaining stationary while vehicles drive past the trailer. The system employs AS&E’s patented Z Backscatter technology, which produces photo-like images of the contents of a container or vehicle, highlighting organic materials such as explosives and other high-risk materials.
AS&E’s Worldwide Service and Support
AS&E’s highly skilled Field Service Engineers (FSEs) provide support services worldwide. Available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, AS&E’s service organization has multiple headquarter facilities located throughout the world.
