Radiation detection company Kromek has secured two orders - from Europe and the US - worth about $900,000 (£660,000).
The County Durham-based maker of detector hardware and software for the civil nuclear, defence and government sectors will provide its D3 series of detectors for immediate delivery. In an update to shareholders on the London Stock Exchange, Kromek said the European customer is involved in building civilian science and technology partnerships to counter chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear security risks and driving non-proliferation efforts.
Meanwhile the US customer is described as a leading supplier of integrated products working in the defence and security sector. Kromek said both customers will use its D3 series of detectors to build their capabilities in radiation levels detection and for data collection, processing and transmission to help decision making and rapid responses to national safety and security threats.
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Arnab Basu, chief executive officer of Kromek, said: "We are pleased to announce the receipt of these new orders that underscore our continued commitment to providing advanced detection solutions for emergency response services. Our proprietary technology is instrumental in mitigating radiological and nuclear threats through rapid, reliable detection and real-time data transmission capabilities.
"In an environment marked by ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, demand for our solutions continues to grow, highlighting Kromek's vital role in supporting global safety and security efforts. These orders reflect the increasing trust in our innovative technologies and further solidify Kromek's position as a leading provider in the critical security market."
The orders are the latest to be announced since Kromek upgraded full year 2025 revenue expectations, which it now anticipates to be at least £26m and pre-tax profits to be slightly ahead of forecasts. The NETPark-based manufacturer pointed to this year's multimillion-dollar deal with Siemens Healthineers as a key driver of the growth - bringing an initial payment of $25m and up to $12.5m to come over the next four years.
That deal delivered a significant boost to the firm's Advanced Imaging business and helped it slash debts. Bosses also pointed to contracts with 海角视频 Government customers for nuclear security technologies, including one with the Ministry of Defence