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Homeland Security

AS&E gets Middle East Order for Z Portal; First Order for new Z Gantry

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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

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American Science and Engineering [ASEI] has received a $6.3 million follow-on order from a Middle East customer for multiple Z Portal cargo and vehicle screening systems to scan vehicles and trucks entering the client's high-risk facilities to detect explosive threats and contraband. "This follow-on order attests to their satisfaction with AS&E's comprehensive security solutions," says Anthony Fabiano, AS&E's president and CEO. Separately, the company received its first order for its new Z Gantry multi-view Z Backscatter cargo and vehicle inspection…

Congress

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Pentagon

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