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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, January 14th, 2014

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AS&E Receives Orders for 38 ZBVs American Science and Engineering [ASEI] says it has received new orders for 38 of its Z Backscatter Van mobile screening systems to customers worldwide. The largest order is for 28 systems—which is also the largest international ZBV booking for the company—was placed by one of the company’s Middle East channel partners. The systems will be used for law enforcement and security applications in multiple countries in the region. “The sizeable order is part of…

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