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Smiths Detection secures multiple contracts to deliver enhanced detection solutions and bolster China's security measures


Smiths Detection expands number of CAAC certified solutions to six, boosting threat detection capabilities in China

LONDON, Sept. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies, today announced a number of recent wins in China, including the sale of 151 IONSCAN 600, which will be deployed across Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, Qingdao Liuting International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport as well as Kunming Changshui, Lijiang, Dehong Mangshi, Pu'er, Wenshan and Cangyuan airports managed by Yunnan Airport Group.

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China is set to become the world's largest aviation market by 2022[1] and the country's outbound travel market is also forecast to continue to grow. By 2030, the number of outbound trips made by Chinese travellers is expected to reach 400 million, and Chinese tourists alone will account for a quarter of international tourism[2]. To ensure adequate support for this growth, airports need to have security solutions that can detect concealed explosives or narcotics effectively, without disrupting passenger flow or experience at checkpoints.

The IONSCAN 600 accurately detects and identifies a wide range of military, commercial and homemade explosives threats, as well as common illegal and controlled narcotics -- all within eight seconds. The portable trace detector was approved for explosives trace detection as part of the passenger and baggage screening process within Chinese airports by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) earlier this February. In addition, IONSCAN 600 was awarded the Gold Award - Special Prize, Country of Honour at the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai in November 2017.

"Airports in China are expected to see a significant rise in passenger throughput and we are honoured to play a role in ensuring the safety of all travellers passing through our partner airports," said Jerome de Chassey, Smiths Detection's Vice President for the Asia Pacific Region. "The CAAC certification of our products is testament to Smiths Detection's expertise in threat detection and our relentless drive to assure the safety of airports in China today through the delivery of high quality and reliable solutions. This certification is important to Smiths Detection as our organisation aims to grow market presence in Asia Pacific including China."

In addition to the IONSCAN 600, the CAAC has recently certified five other Smiths Detection's solutions, a recognition of the high level of performance, reliability and quality of Smiths Detection products. The CAAC-certified products include:

Smiths Detection has more than 75,000 X-ray systems and over 24,500 explosive trace (ETDs) detectors installed worldwide.

For more information on Smiths Detection's solutions and services, visit www.smithsdetection.com.

[1] IATA, 2036 Forecast Reveals Air Passengers Will Nearly Double to 7.8 Billion

[2] Chinese Tourism Outbound Research Institute (COTRI): COTRI Forecasts 400 Million Chinese Outbound Trips By 2030

About Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, urban security and military markets. With more than 40 years of field-tested experience, we deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and narcotics.

Our goal is simple -- to provide security, peace of mind and freedom of movement, upon which the world depends. For more information visit www.smithsdetection.com.

 

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