Image Scan Holdings Plc (LON:IGE) said it had signed up VMI Sistemas to distribute its portable x-ray product in Brazil.
Based in the city of Belo Horizonte, VMI is a security specialist and one the country's leading x-ray manufacturers. Last year it turned over US$40mln.
Chairman Bill Mawer said: "VMI combines the market presence and technical knowledge we need to drive rapid take up of the new portable X-ray products that have been launched from our product development programme."
Image Scan has developed a range of 'real-time' x-ray systems used in the security and industrial inspection markets.
Its portfolio includes the ThreatScan, used to check for bombs and assess suspect packages; the Axis baggage inspection system; and SVXi, which is used to check small vehicles.
It has also produced a cabinet x-ray system for labs and production lines.