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ICx Sells First Stride Rad Detection System

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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

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ICx Technologies [ICXT] has recorded its first sale of a stationary radiation detection system that is deployed in stanchions used to form queues at various types of entry points. ICx sold the Stride system through a third party integrator for installation at a U.S. government building, Patrick Dempsey, vice president of sales at ICx' Detection division, tells TR2. The system has already been delivered, he says. The value of the award wasn't disclosed. ICx has developed and introduced two series…

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