PRESS RELEASE
(11th October 2006)
Record Year For AST

Applied Scintillation Technologies (AST) has announced record figures for the financial year 2005-6, both in terms of order intake which was close to £3M, and product shipped.

Managing Director, Maurice Blanchard, said: “This is a superb set of figures, and reflects our ever-strengthening position as one of the leading suppliers of advanced imaging and detection solutions using the latest in phosphor and scintillation technology. We have seen particular growth in the dental, instrumentation and security sectors, and we have started 2006 with a very healthy level of orders in hand.”

The increased turnover has led to expansion in the work force and further investment in plant and facilities at AST’s headquarters in Harlow, UK. Two additional technicians have been appointed recently and recruitment is under way for further technicians and scientists.

Note to editors
Applied Scintillation Technologies, part of the Levy Hill Group Plc, is a leading provider of advanced imaging and detection solutions using the latest in phosphor and scintillation technology. Our extensive knowledge and expertise enables us to supply a diverse range of application-focused products for both standard and customised solutions in a number of markets including medical and dental imaging, security screening, biosciences, non-destructive testing and scientific instrumentation markets.

AST has received both SPUR and SMART awards for research projects to help continued development for innovative, high quality solutions and products.

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