Overseas Licensee Appointment
August 25 2004 - 3:02AM
RNS Non-Regulatory
Pentagon Protection PLC
25 August 2004
Pentagon Protection plc - Overseas Licensee appointments
Pentagon Protection plc ("Pentagon" or "the Company"), world-leading specialists
in making glass safer and more secure (for vehicles and buildings) announces
that Pentagon GlassTech, its automotive division, has appointed four new
Licensees in Cyprus, Dubai, Kuwait and Greece to take their global expansion
forward, increasing the number of licensed operations to 23.
Interest has focussed recently on Pentagon GlassTech's award winning SupaGlass
vehicle anti-intrusion product and its ability to resist thieves, car-jackers
and to protect occupants from violent attack. Some of Pentagon's licensees
supply the product to Original Equipment Manufacturers such as those in the
automotive sector, as well as governmental and public services, including Police
Forces, and the Ambulance and Fire Services.
SupaGlass helps to strengthen vehicle windows through the application of a
special polyester film that is professionally bonded to the inside face of the
glass. In the event that a window is broken, SupaGlass is designed to hold glass
firmly together to resist intrusion into the vehicle or to protect the occupants
from being injured by flying glass.
Since going public on AIM in 2003, Pentagon has also sought to expand its
product offering. Pentagon's recent acquisition of Filmtek, a world leader in
protecting glass in buildings, has now enabled its Licensees to offer Pentagon
Filmtek's renowned bomb-blast protection and glass containment solutions. Graham
Bannerman, who was previously Filmtek's managing director, has recently been
appointed as Chief Executive for Pentagon Protection plc.
Pentagon is now talking to a number of entrepreneurs and multi-national
corporations that are seeking licences or options for their home territories,
into which they see the potential to supply Pentagon's products. Most enquiries
are coming from areas where vehicle attack or vehicle crime is rife and also
where there is heightened threat of terrorist bomb attack
David Thomas, Pentagon's Chairman, said recently: "Although it is unfortunate
that much of Pentagon's recent success and future prospects are linked to a
worldwide increase in terrorism and criminal activity, we are also proud to be
offering real solutions that will help to save lives, reduce injuries and
protect property."
For further information please contact:
Graham Bannerman Pentagon Protection PLC 020 8749 9749
Chief Executive
Paul McManus Binns & Co PR 020 7153 1485
Ben Knowles Binns & Co PR 020 7153 1487
Charlotte Edgar Binns & Co PR 020 7153 1478
Editors Note:
Pentagon supplies SupaGlass in the UK to: Aston Martin, VW, Audi, Bentley,
Jaguar, Land Rover, Honda, Citroen, Mercedes Benz and Rolls Royce. It also
supplies major motor retailers such as H.R. Owen, Jack Barclay, Jemca, and
Stratstone.
It is actively engaged with the Department for Transport to promote its
product's safety and security aspects and, in addition, has been strengthening
relationships and business with the emergency services (Fire, Police, Ambulance)
and Government departments.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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