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07 Jan 2009
  • I would like to know manufacturers and distributors of Security
    equipment across Europe. The systems are the type used at Airports for
    scanning luggage and individuals. I'm looking for the name of
    companies that manufacture this equipment and sell it through Europe,
    particularly Eastern Europe. Thanks


  • You might help yourself out to segment these out for the specific purpose of
    a) scanning people, b) checked bags, c) checked luggage then also
    by their obectives 1) metal detection, 2) bomb/explosive trace and other scans.
    Depending on what you are doing, you could also talk to the State Department
    and TSA for expanded lists and understandings of their capabilities and which
    ones are approved here in the U.S.. In many cases, European equipment
    won't be certified by U.S. Standards simply because it does not perform
    specific objectives required in the U.S. and has nothing to do with quality.
    Good luck.


  • Hello crgj,

    Thank you for your question.

    I searched [European +airport +"security systems" +manufacturer OR distributor] to find the following:

    An interesting article on security at Polish Airports listing their equipment used:
    AIRPORT SAFETY AND SECURITY EQUIPMENT IN POLAND
    http://www.mac.doc.gov/eebic/countryr/poland/market/airsec.htm

    "...Currently, Okecie Warsaw Airport screens hold baggage of
    Israeli carrier ELAL, a U.S. carrier Delta and a limited
    number of other flights. The full screening is done upon the
    request of an airline. The equipment, conventional X-ray
    scanners, is provided by Heimann (German manufacturer). There
    are two pieces of equipment for screening for radioactive
    products made by US EG&G Astrophics, but they will need to be
    replaced soon.

    Polish Airports Enterprise intends to cover 100% of the hold
    baggage with the screening system in the foreseeable future.

    Cabin Baggage Screening:

    The conventional cabin baggage screening units are supplied
    exclusively by the German manufacturer Heimann, a subsidiary
    of Siemens. This equipment is installed at all international
    and domestic airports in Poland.

    Passenger Screening:

    Metorex, a Finnish manufacturer, has traditionally been the
    sole supplier of the 100 passenger screening walk through
    gates at Warsaw Okecie Airport..."

    EG&G Astrophics is now Perkin Elmer:
    http://instruments.perkinelmer.com/

    Heimann can be found here:
    http://www.heimannsystems.com/

    Metorex is avialable eher:
    http://www.metor.net/


    AD Aerospace in England
    http://www.ad-aero.com/about/company/

    "... In addition to general airplane security applications such as threat detection, physical security and access control, these systems are used for monitoring activity in the cockpit, passenger cabin and cargo hold.
    CabinVu, the latest video camera system in AD Aerospace's successful FlightVu range of airborne security/safety video camera products, offers the flight deck crew an opportunity to assess the situation outside the cockpit door and identify people before allowing them access. This has become increasingly more important following the DfT, FAA and ICAO rulings on the fitting of intruder resistant cockpit doors and provides a basis for decision making in critical and life threatening situations..."


    An announcement with company links here:
    http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/021028/280175_1.html

    OSI Systems' Subsidiary, Metorex Security Products, and Imagis Technologies Announce Prototype Walk-Through Metal Detector and Biometric Portal
    "HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2002-- OSI Systems, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: OSIS - News) wholly-owned subsidiary Metorex Security Products Oy and Imagis Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: IGSTF - News; CDNX: NAB - News; Germany: IGY) jointly announced the unveiling of a working, proof-of-concept prototype of a walk-through biometric imaging hardware security solution at the AVSEC World 2002 Conference in Rome, Italy..."

    Iridian Technologies
    http://www.iridiantech.com/atwork/solutions.php

    Speaks about their passenger solutions:


    Security Product Magazine at:
    http://www.secprodonline.com/Stevens/secprodPub.nsf/ProductView2?OpenForm&category=Biometric
    Lists many interesting links including:

    "Airport Security

    Biometric
    SecureFLIGHT(TM) is a free-standing, automated image capture system that links Viisage Technology's biometric networked processor with its FaceFINDERTM) software for overt screening at airport security checkpoints.SecureFLIGHT integrates an illumination source with a high-resolution color camera to capture optimal live video of passengers' faces as they enter security checkpoints. It features an audio speaker and indicator lights to notify passengers when they can proceed through the checkpoint. The system transmits the live video steam to FaceFINDER to process the image, comparing it against a database of known criminals and terrorists provided by law enforcement. According to the manufacturer, the process takes five seconds. Viisage Technology"

    And many other fingerprint identification systems.

    Viisage can be found here:
    http://www.viisage.com/


    m-Travel.com
    http://www.m-travel.com/arch203.shtml

    Offers links to interesting airport security articles including:

    BlueTags, Red-M test wireless airport security
    AALBORG, Denmark

    BlueTags, a Bluetooth tracking technology specialist and Red-M, a developer of advanced wireless networking solutions have announced the completion of the successful wireless security trial at Billund Airport in Denmark. Over 500 passengers participated in the successful trial focusing on enhanced security, reduced waiting periods and location-based services. m-Travel.com

    8 March 2002

    http://www.m-travel.com/20308.shtml

    Business.com
    http://www.business.com/search/rslt_default.asp?query=airport+security&bdcf=2847D50E-26A1-11D4-8F61-00D0B7473557&bdcs=3C631D69-F700-4E55-841F-77B46605E570&vt=all
    Searching Business.com for "airport security" brings up a list that includes:
    GEMINA - GENERALE MOBILIARE INTERESSENZE AZIONARIE S.P.A.
    Viale Italia 1
    20121 Sesto S. Giovanni (MI)
    ITALY +39 02 24 42 31 21
    +39 02 24 42 31 20

    Gemina - Generale Mobiliare Interessenze Azionarie S.p.A.. Mainly involved in: aviation activities such as airport rights, handling, security and other services; non-aviation activities such as sub-lettings, duty free shops, catering, advertising an...
    www.gemina.it

    International Total Srvs.
    5005 ROCKSIDE ROAD
    SUITE 1200
    INDEPENDENCE OH 44131 +1 216 6424522
    +1 216 6429235

    International Total Services, Inc. provides aviation security and other aviation services, providing personnel and management support to airlines at airports primarily in the United States and Europe. The company also provides commercial staffing ser...
    www.itsw.com

    There are more links at this site that may be of interest to you.



    The International Security Industry Organization
    http://www.intsi.org/int-mark-partnersfolder/mark_partners.htm

    has a number of intersting links (though some unreachable today due to the SQL virus that is inhibiting Internet traffic):

    Aviation Security International
    http://www.avsec.com/

    DefenceIndia
    www.Defenceindia.com

    EURO SECURITY German
    www.euro-security.de

    SC MAGAZINE
    http://www.scmagazine.com
    SC Magazine is the world's #1 information security publication. Free monthly to qualifying business technology executives, it provides timely and accurate information on the threats to computer and data security and the solutions available to remedy them. www.scmagazine.com

    Quantum Magnetics
    http://www.qm.com/products/products_body.htm

    Although based in San Diego, California, seels their security products to airports worldwide
    Control Screening has European Sales Offices
    http://www.controlscreening.com/

    Control Screening manufactures and sells a complete line of products for security screening: X-ray scanners and metal detectors for airport security, government buildings, schools, public facilities and mailrooms.

    And since the world is truly a global marketplace, I have included directories of Airport Security Systems that sell worldwide:
    Search: ["airport security" +manufacturer OR distributor +directory]

    Yahoo Airport Security
    http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search/ca?p=airport&y=n&r=Business+and+Economy%02Business+to+Business%02Security%02Equipment%02Detection+Devices
    Thirty Thousand Feet - Aviation Security
    http://www.thirtythousandfeet.com/security.htm


    Business.com - Airport Security
    http://www.business.com/directory/transportation_and_logistics/airlines/airports/equipment_and_supplies/
    and Airport Technology Directories
    http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/baggageinfo/gallery.html

    I trust my research has provided you with a usable list of European airport security device companies. If a link above should fail to work or anything require further explanation, please do post a Request for Clarification and I will be pleased to assist further.
    Regards,

    -=clouseau=-