BATM Advanced Communications Ltd (LON:BVC) has secured a third international contract for its agri-waste treatment solution with a major poultry processor in the Middle East.
The network technology and medical lab systems firm said the deal is worth around US$1.3mln and will involve the installation of its treatment solution to allow poultry remains to be treated onsite without producing damaging by-products. The contract is expected to be delivered this year.
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Zvi Marom, BATM’s chief executive, said over the last 12 months contracts for the firm’s agri-waste treatment products had totalled around US$7mln, reflecting “increasing recognition of its unique effectiveness” and commercial traction of the firm’s Eco-Med business.
“Together with our Eco-Med products, BATM will be able to offer solutions to rapidly and effectively identify as well as treat pathogens, which can help in the containment of disease outbreaks. This stands to be of great benefit to society and we are proud to be involved in such endeavours", he added.
The shares climbed 1.5% to 46.3p in early trading on Monday.