Smiths Detection Provides Air Cargo Solutions for All Concordia`s U.S. Facilities

Concordia Uses Smiths Detection Technology to Maintain Speed of Commerce,
Protect Integrity of Freight
PINE BROOK, N.J.--(Business Wire)--
Smiths Detection today announces Concordia International Forwarding Corporation
has chosen Smiths Detection`s explosives trace detectors to protect its
customers` merchandise to meet the Transportation Security Administration
(TSA`s) air cargo screening mandate.

Each of Concordia`s 15 U.S. sites will use the IONSCAN 500DT, the latest in
Smiths Detection`s desktop trace detection technologies which can detect tiny
amounts of explosives from a single sample in a few seconds.

Mark Laustra, Vice President of Homeland Security, Smiths Detection, said: "Our
trace detection solutions provide an unparalleled level of protection while
facilitating the business flow for freight forwarders, airlines and indirect air
carriers."

Concordia`s Corporate Vice President, Paul Emposimato III, said: "When we
researched options for screening solutions, Smiths Detection was the only choice
that made sense. The IONSCAN 500DT technology allows us to comply with the
mandate without negatively impacting our transit time.

"Additionally, the 500DTs enable our customers to have complete confidence in
both the integrity of their packaging and merchandise and the assurance that
their cargo will arrive in a timely manner. As the economic downturn impacts
businesses globally, it is increasingly important that we maintain our
competitive edge with reliable security equipment and services."

The first TSA air cargo screening mandate, which required freight forwarders,
indirect air carriers and airlines to screen 50 percent of all air cargo, took
effect in February 2009. The second and upcoming TSA mandate requires 100
percent air cargo screening by August 2010.

About Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection is part of the global technology business Smiths Group. It
offers advanced integrated security solutions for customers in civil and
military markets worldwide and is a leading technology developer and
manufacturer of sensors that detect and identify explosives, chemical and
biological agents, weapons, and contraband. Its advanced technology security
solutions also include Smiths Heimann X-ray imaging systems, millimeter-wave
technology and a specialist software supply business for the management of large
sensor and video surveillance networks. Separate business units focus on related
products for the life sciences, and food manufacturing industries. For more
information visit www.smithsdetection.com.

About Smiths Group

Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange. A
world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Group
delivers products and services for the threat & contraband detection, medical
devices, energy and communications markets worldwide. Our products and services
make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group employs more
than 20,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visit
www.smiths.com.

Media:
Coltrin & Associates for Smiths Detection
David Olsen, +1 212-221-1616
david_olsen@coltrin.com
or
Smiths Detection
Susan Cooper-Curcio, +1 973-830-2131
susan.cooper@smithsdetection.com

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