InVision Technologies Explosive Detection System is set for Milan airport

OCTOBER 8--InVision Technologies Inc. (Newark, CA; www.invision-tech.com.) has received an order valued at approximately $9.3 million for its CTX 9000DSi Explosive Detection System (EDS) for installation at Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy. This new contract represents the company's first order from Italy. The customer is Societa Esercizi Aeroportuali SpA, the corporation responsible for managing Milan's two airports.

"Milan's Malpensa Airport is a major international gateway to Italy and Europe. Our CTX systems will be integrated into the baggage-handling systems, providing a highly automated security system," said Sergio Magistri, president and chief executive officer of InVision.