Explosive detectorsImplant Sciences sells $200,000 in explosives detectors to Mexican government

Last week Implant Sciences announcedthat it had received an order for more than $200,000 worth of its portable explosives detectors from the Mexican government.

The Mexican government has been steadily purchasing Implant Sciences’ QS-H150 explosives detector since 2008 for use in security applications across the country including airport security.

“We are pleased with the continued success of our products in Mexico. Latin America and South America are key markets for us and Mexico is of primary importance. Meeting the growing demand for explosives trace detection equipment in Mexico helps create greater security for a valued U.S. ally,” said Glenn D. Bolduc, the president and CEO of Implant Sciences.

According to the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment, the Mexican market for security technology was estimated at $1.2 billion in 2006 with imports accounting for nearly half the amount. In particular, explosives detection was identified as one of the best prospects for security imports.

“Our global distribution network continues to generate the sales momentum we seek. Having recently sold and shipped substantial orders to Asia and the Middle East, we are pleased to deliver additional QS-H150s into Latin America, a strategic growth market,” said Bruce Bower, Implant Sciences’ senior vice president of sales and marketing.