American Science and Engineering, a leading supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, has won a $11.6 million multi-year contract from a Latin American government agency to continue servicing and maintaining its AS&E X-ray inspection systems in support of its counter-drug and anti-terrorism missions.

The agency has deployed multiple AS&E systems throughout the country, including ZBV mobile vehicle and cargo inspection systems as well as fixed vehicle, cargo, and parcel screening systems, said a statement.

Chuck Dougherty, AS&E’s president and chief executive officer, said: “We are very pleased that this important customer has chosen us for continuing support of its fleet of AS&E detection solutions.

“This contract renewal reflects the hard work and dedication of our worldwide Services team, which has gone above-and-beyond to ensure that the customer enjoys more than 95 per cent uptime and has immediate access to expert AS&E technicians who are strategically deployed in-country, fully aligned with its needs.

“Our team’s well-deserved reputation as the industry’s best service provider — demonstrated once again by this contract renewal — is enabling us to strategically grow our service business with new customers for traditional services as well as new and repeat customers for our expanded offerings.” - TradeArabia News Service