AS&E Receives $39.7 M for its Cargo X-ray Inspection Systems

• Cargo X-ray Inspection Systems to Scan for Explosive Threats and Contraband at Strategic Border Crossings

(Billerica, Mass., January 4, 2010) -- American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E(R)) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today that it has received a $39.7 million order for cargo X-ray inspection systems from an unnamed government agency to screen cargo and vehicles for explosive threats and contraband at strategic border crossings.

"We are pleased to provide this valued client with additional cargo systems to efficiently inspect cargo at border crossings for comprehensive detection of threats and contraband," said Anthony Fabiano, President and CEO. "AS&E's cargo X-ray inspection systems utilize advanced technologies to detect a broad range of threats and contraband, including drugs, weapons, and plastic explosives."


Available in a variety of configurations, AS&E's cargo inspection systems employ highly advanced detection technologies for the inspection of cars, vans, and trucks, as well as palletized cargo, and air and sea cargo containers.

Source : American Science and Engineering Inc.