Kromek Group PLC (LON:KMK) shares got a boost on Wednesday after increased orders for an ongoing contract added US$2.7mln to its value.
The firm, which supplies detection software for medical, nuclear and security screening devices, said the order expansion would take the total worth of the five-year contract to US$5.8mln, with the additional value to be recognised in the next 24 months.
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Originally announced in February 2017, the deal sees Kromek provide key components for screening systems that detect explosives to a US customer operating in the homeland security space.
"This was our first long-term contract in the security screening market and we are pleased to see the value now increase by almost 90%”, said Arnab Basu, Kromek’s chief executive.
“This latest order expansion is an endorsement of the strength of our detection solution and credentials as a high-quality product supplier. We are gaining traction across all our markets as our customers continue to recognise the value that our technology adds to their products.”
Shares were 3.6% higher at 26.4p in mid-morning.
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