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What's New in Airport Security Technology: Detection Device Offers Comfort and Peace of Mind for Travelers
The Sencion Threat Liquids Detector Increases Airline Safety While Assisting in Fast and Accurate Passenger Screening at Airport Security Checkpoints
| Source: Paul Werth Associates
COLUMBUS, OH -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 6, 2007 -- Sellex International
announced the availability of the Sencion threat liquids
detector, a breakthrough in airline passenger
screening technology. The Sencion uses electro-magnetic wavelengths to
instantaneously detect threat liquids
(flammable or explosive liquids) contained in glass or plastic bottles. As
airports prepare for heavy travel periods like Spring Break, the need for
technology that screens every passenger, has no additional impact on
security line wait time and also allows passengers comfort and peace of
mind becomes more apparent.
"Flying today has become a hassle -- luggage checks, carry-on exclusions
and invasive personal searches. Though necessary, the process certainly is
not comfortable or convenient for travelers," said Jerry Sellman, president
and CEO of Sellex International, the company behind the development of the
Sencion device. "The Sencion gives travelers back some comfort and control.
The ability to carry the drink of your choice through a security checkpoint
instead of having to spend extra money on a limited selection of beverages
available in the secured areas is a convenience that makes for one less
hassle. And most importantly, we can provide this convenience without
sacrificing security."
The Sencion permits people to safely and conveniently carry drinks and
other approved liquids through security checkpoints. Such liquids include
water, sodas, juices, baby formulas, protein drinks and the like; certain
hygiene products, such as shampoo; most liquid medicines; and alcoholic
beverages generally purchased in Duty-free shops. The Sencion's
instantaneous detection capability can screen all passengers' permitted
drink bottles and accommodate even the busiest flow of traffic in any of
the nation's airports without increasing wait times.
The Sencion threat liquids detector has been successfully incorporated in
the passenger screening process in parts of Asia since August 2004, and is
currently helping to protect the more than 15 million passengers that pass
through the Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan each year.
The Department of
Homeland Security is currently reviewing the Sencion as an immediate
solution for American airports. After the discovery of a plot to blow up
American airliners traveling from the United Kingdom to the U.S. in August
2006, the Department of Homeland Security made a worldwide request for
technology that could meet the immediate need for threat liquid detection
capabilities at airports and other mass transit facilities. Sellex
International responded to the request by the Department of Homeland
Security, submitting the Sencion threat liquids detector as a proven and
viable solution.
"The Department of Homeland Security and the TSA [Transportation
Security Administration] have been instrumental in ensuring the highest
security measures are available for airline passengers," Sellman said. "We
believe the Sencion is the only threat liquid detection device that
addresses all of the department's security concerns and is ready for
immediate deployment in airports nationwide."
About Sellex International
Sellex International is an international product development and market
development company. Sellex International develops its own products as well
as develops and markets products through exclusive international
distributorship licenses or joint ventures with other companies. For more
information about Sellex, please visit www.sellexinternational.com. For
additional information about the Sencion detection device, please visit
www.senciondetection.com.