Kromek Group PLC (AIM:KMK) said it entered into an agreement for Smiths Detection Inc to distribute its wearable radiation detection equipment to North and South American markets.
Under the deal, Smiths will market and distribute Kromek's D3 and D5 series of wearable radiation detectors, which are designed to enable first responders, armed forces, border security and other chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) experts to detect radiological threats such as dirty bombs, radioactive contamination and smuggling of radioactive substances.
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Smiths Detection, a part of Smiths Group (LSE:SMIN) PLC, is a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies aviation, ports and borders, defence and urban security markets.
"We are delighted to partner with Smiths Detection, which has been at the forefront of providing solutions needed to protect society for over four decades,” said Dr Arnab Basu, chief executive of Kromek.
“Our wearable D3 and D5 family of products are closely aligned to the needs of Smiths Detection's customer base and complement their existing product offering."