American Science and Engineering, Inc. Wins Orders for Ten ZBV Mobile Systems

BILLERICA, Mass., Sept. 24, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E")

a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today that it has received orders for a total of ten ZBV® mobile screening systems. The orders were placed by customers in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, South America, and North America, who will use the ZBV cargo and vehicle screening systems for checkpoint security, high-threat facility security, law enforcement, and border security. "We've worked hard to develop the opportunity pipeline for our ZBV platform — growing in key international regions and across application markets — and we're seeing the positive results," said Chuck Dougherty, AS&E's President and CEO. "We continue to gain new customers for our market-leading ZBV systems, reaching over 650 systems sold around the world. The ZBV system is an essential tool for rapid explosive and contraband detection and our global customer base is taking note of the detection results." ZBV: The Number One Selling Cargo and Vehicle Inspection System in the World Representing a breakthrough in X-ray detection technology, AS&E's ZBV system is the number one selling cargo and vehicle inspection system on the market, with more than 650 systems sold to 128