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Frost & Sullivan Names RedXDefense 2008 U.S. Explosives Detection Product Innovation Leader Rockville, MD – Oct 6, 2008 – RedXDefense, LLC announced today that the Company has received Frost & Sullivan’s 2008 North American Explosives Detection Product Differentiation of the Year Award. This Best Practices Award is presented each year to the Company that has best demonstrated the ability to develop and advance products with more innovative capabilities than competing vendors and products. “The technology and even the company, RedX, could be considered highly disruptive,” comments David Fishering, Frost & Sullivan Industry Analyst. “RedXDefense is positioned to take advantage of the unmet needs that still exist for security professionals.” RedXDefense’s portable explosives detection system, the XPAK, entered the market in 2007 and is deployed within the military and private sector. Rugged, intuitive, and affordable, the XPAK foregoes fragile, sensitive and complex electronics, instead employing the company’s proprietary fluorescent detection ink and robust electro-mechanical components. It is simple to use, train, and maintain, with features such as instant-on, standard AA battery power, and no calibration or hot sample cleanout requirement.
“Although the XPAK’s specifications make it an impressive detection system, the real differentiator is price. At just over half of the cost of competing systems, the XPAK is much more affordable. The low cost of the system, combined with the intuitive design, ease of use, and ruggedness, gives the XPAK the potential to rapidly proliferate throughout the end-user community, increasing detection capabilities,” cites Fishering of Frost & Sullivan. Expert in the field of counter-terrorism, RedX’s leadership has developed a unique strategy, the Bookends©, which focuses product development on identifying bombers, bomb-makers, and bomb-making facilities. In addition to the XPAK, RedX develops complementary software tools and the XPRO Kiosk, an innovative guest screening system that is entertaining, dynamic, and fast. RedX’s suite of products challenges legacy notions of security, thereby positioning the Company for continued success. Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research in order to identify best practices in the industry. _____________________________________________ U.S. Park Police uses XPAK for Explosives Screening during National Mall Independence Day Celebration
“The XPAK met the needs of the U.S. Park Police for the broad venue on the 4th of July for trace explosive screening of people and their belongings as they entered the Monument grounds,” commented Lt. Peter Shannon, Commander, ICON Security, one of the primary operators of the XPAK. “The XPAK is simple, easy to use, and extremely rugged – essential attributes for a system used for long periods of time in tough field conditions.” The XPAK, currently deployed in both military and homeland security applications, utilizes a proprietary detection ink that enables arguably the simplest, fastest, and most affordable method to date for the detection of trace amounts of explosives. The technology, developed and exclusively licensed from University of California, San Diego, and further developed by RedX, has many potential uses, including the detection of trace explosives on hands, objects, and vehicles indicative of explosives handling activities and in rapid, widespread screening applications as in mass transit, large events, and visitor centers. ________________________________ Major Chris Hunter, Former British Armed Forces Senior IED Intelligence Analyst, Joins RedXDefense Advisory Board Rockville, MD – July 7, 2008 – RedXDefense announces new Strategic Advisory Board Member, Major Chris Hunter. Major Hunter retired from the British Armed Forces in 2007 as their senior worldwide IED intelligence analyst. In 2005, he was awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal for his actions in Iraq. He has written a best-selling memoir, Eight Lives Down and is considered one of the world’s leading experts on countering IEDs. During much of his 17-year military career, he specialized in overt and covert operations in support of specialist police and military counter terrorism units. Hunter was involved in the planning and execution of numerous anti-terrorist arrest operations around the world, played an instrumental role during the July 2005 London bombings as one of the country’s leading suicide terrorism subject matter experts, and served multiple tours in diverse operational environments from Northern Ireland to Colombia. In addition to his vast operational experience, Major Hunter has designed numerous Counter-IED related training seminars, courses and exercises. He is highly experienced and qualified in all aspects of weapons intelligence and EOD. ______________________________________________
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>> Click to go to the article __________>> more about XPAK ______________________________________________ “New Methods for Defeating IEDs” Dr. Dugan’s speech will focus on innovative ideas for defeating IEDs. She will present the ‘Bookends’ theory which illustrates what most commanders know intuitively and provides an organizing construct against which solutions may be tested. This construct describes the combinatorial explosion of possibilities when types of weapons and means of delivery are matched with potential targets, and suggests new strategies for combatting the threat.
Explosives detection viewed in the XPAK visor
The XPAK, currently deployed with the military and homeland security, utilizes a proprietary detection ink to achieve the simple, fast, and inexpensive method to detect trace amounts of explosives. The technology, developed and exclusively licensed from University of California, San Diego, has many potential uses, including the detection of trace explosives fingerprints left by someone who has handled explosives and the detection of trace explosives on objects or vehicles.
RedXDefense Contributes to Golden Guardian 2007- Rockville, MD – 27 February 2008 – RedXDefense participated in California’s statewide homeland security and disaster preparedness exercise, Golden Guardian 2007. Originally created by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2004, Golden Guardian allows Southern California police, fire and medical personnel to prepare for their response to an emergency event. It is the largest exercise program of its kind. This year the event was hosted by the City of Anaheim, San Jose, and Stockton, with participation from more than 45 agencies and 3,000 first responders in local, state and federal agencies throughout California. The exercise consisted of three simulated terrorism events involving Improvised Explosive Devices and Improvised Dispersal Devices at mass gathering facilities. RedX's XPAK was used in conjunction with the criminal intelligence officers during the questioning of suspects in the investigation of a simulated terrorist attack – an exploded bus. Suspects were tested for trace amounts of high explosives. The XPAK was operated during the entire exercise; successfully identified known threats included as part of the exercise, and had no false alarms. Jennifer Sievering, RedX Security Solutions Engineer, commented that the real-life scenario demonstrated the usefulness of the XPAK for field intelligence gathering operations. "The XPAK allows us to identify persons that have been involved in bomb-making activities in addition to those who may be carrying an explosive weapon. We were able to demonstrate that even after an event, the XPAK is an important tool in efforts to find terrorists before they strike again."
RedXDefense Addresses Global Need for Rugged, Rockville, MD – 05 February 2008 – RedXDefense enters the International market with the XPAK portable explosives detection system. The XPAK, originally treated under ITAR (International Traffic and Arms Regulations) as defined by the Department of State, has secured classified under Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) with the Department of Commerce. This is an important achievement for RedX and allows the XPAK to be sold to customers worldwide without license. RedX International Distributors: Primex Security Systems Ltd. is a privately-owned Canadian company that provides physical security equipment, service and training to its public and private customers in Canada and around the world. Focused primarily with supplying to the federal, provincial and municipal government clients, Primex has worked hard to deliver top-of-the-line equipment to small and large business as well. Primex sells their own manufactured equipment in addition to representing the leaders in the security equipment field. This allows Primex to solve all their client's needs. SCANNA MSC is a leading UK manufacturer of compact and portable screening and detection equipment with over 20 years experience in the fields of x-ray imaging and IED detection. Typical applications include postal security, weapons detection, suspicious baggage checks, IED identification, search operations, bottle checking, customs and border controls.
Deputy Police Commissioner Endorses XPAK Rockville, MD – 14 January 2008 – After a recent demonstration by O.O. Cook Industries of the RedXDefense portable explosives detection system, Bert Shirey, retired Deputy Police Commissioner from the Baltimore Police Department, commented that the XPAK was an excellent product with outstanding potential. Mr. Shirey’s background includes nearly 38 years of law enforcement experience, predominantly in field and operational command positions. During the demo, Mr. Shirey and the active law enforcement personnel present challenged the XPAK by requesting some spontaneous sampling of an FBI agent’s penknife and vehicle that had been exposed to explosives within the past 30 days. The XPAK detected the trace explosives reliably and near instantaneously. “I was most impressed by the accuracy of the XPAK in detecting trace explosives, its portability and ease of operation, and affordability”, comments Mr. Shirey. “… the device would have great value as an investigative tool, crime scene processing, checkpoints, parcel and baggage screening, and such activities where technicians and dogs may not be required or unavailable to the user. In this regard, I would also recommend the XPAK to private sector as well as for government deployment. RedXDefense entered the market with the XPAK in the 3rd Quarter of this year. O.O. Cook Industries, a RedX distributor, has four locations nationwide with headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland and offices in Southern California, Atlanta and South Florida. Since 1998, O.O. Cook has provided a variety of products to security and police organizations, county and municipal teams, and hazmat and fire protection units as well as others. O. O. Cook Industries is a woman owned business. [top]
XPAK Passes Independent Testing Rockville, MD – 07 January 2008 – RedXDefense has completed independent lab testing on the XPAK and continues to test the product in operational settings. "There is an acute need for robust explosives detection technology both in the US and abroad. Ruggedness and ease of use have always been design priorities for RedX, because what matters is the capability delivered to users in real field settings. The results of these tests and the success of on-going field tests confirm that the XPAK can meet stringent operational and environmental field conditions", comments VP of Engineering, Dan Montgomery. Environmental testing, drop testing, and emissions testing were performed at an independent lab in Baltimore, Maryland.
RedX has also performed life cycle testing and will continue to undergo additional tests as deemed necessary.
XPRO Kiosk from RedXDefense featured as a "Product of the Month" by A&S Magazine Rockville, MD – November 2007– RedXDefense's XPRO Kiosk is featured in the "Product of the Month" listing of the A&S Magazine, "The Leading International Security Magazine for Professional Buyers"
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RedXDefense During the evaluation, testers at the major shipping company used the XPAK to examine samples obtained from a variety of packages. Types of packages sampled included palletized, shrink-wrapped, wood crates, and other shipping containers. The unit was tested in an operational environment for quality, durability, accuracy of testing results and personnel skill level required for training and operation. Operators commented that samples were easy to obtain and that evaluating the samples for trace explosives was straight forward and intuitive. “This is good news for the safety of our nation’s multi-modal shipping channels, which are so important to our country’s economic health,” said Roger Lay, VP of Sales at RedXDefense. “The success of this initiative means our customers can use the XPAK with confidence in screening packages whether it is a corporate mail room or our nation’s largest shipping hubs.” Designed to support applications where reliability, cost, portability, and ease of use are paramount, the XPAK is well-suited for widespread screening of personnel, bags, and packages at entrances, check points, and in mailrooms. The XPAK offers several advantages over other commercially-available systems. The system is less than 10 lbs., operates on standard AA batteries, requires no warm-up time, and may be easily re-supplied in the field. The optical detection system is instantaneous, requires no sensitive electronics, and provides an accurate result for all major classes of high explosives. RedXDefense plans to enter the market with the XPAK in the 3rd Quarter of this year. Users will have the opportunity to demo the system at the upcoming IABTI show in Phoenix, Arizona, at FPED in Stafford, Virginia, and at ASIS 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. [top] RedXDefense Selected for Multi-Million Dollar Effort to Develop Innovative Merger of Canine Detection and Technology Rockville, MD – February 27, 2007 – The merger of canine detection and technology raises the bar for use of dogs in combating explosives threats. Commitment to the advancement of canine detection demonstrates RedXDefense’s corporate objective to become a total solution provider. The trained detector dog is an immediately available and adaptable sensing system for identifying explosive materials and is a common tool of first-responders as well as the military. RedXDefense has been closely involved with much of the recent cutting-edge scientific and operational work exploring the outer limits of canine olfactory capabilities conducted by a wide range of government, military and academic agencies. Execution of this effort requires the novel use of technology to define and communicate the canine’s exceptional ability to discriminate odors paired with a fresh look at the role the human plays in interpreting results. It is expected to result in significant new capabilities and applications for canines across the entire spectrum of current military and civilian canine use. RedX will lead this effort with support from Auburn University (AU) Engineering, Canine Detection and Research Institute and veterinarians at AU. Ms. Lisa Albuquerque joins RedX as the company’s canine expert and project lead. Ms. Albuquerque’s background includes over 28 years’ experience at all levels of military law enforcement, physical security and disaster preparedness planning, including employment in executive-level management positions. She is an expert on the training and employment of working dogs, having served as Military Working Dog (MWD) Program Manager and Assistant Force Protection Officer for the Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet, and as supervisor for all dog training conducted at the DoD Dog Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Most recently, Ms. Albuquerque served as the technical advisor for canine projects within the Department of Defense. Ms. Albuquerque’s education includes a Masters in Education from the University of West Florida (2004) and a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts (summa cum laude) Excelsior University (2001) [top]
DHS Awards Contract to RedXDefense to Develop Guest Screening System for Public Venues High Throughput, Entertaining, Sustainable Business Model Rockville, MD – 27 November, 2006 – RedXDefense announced today that the company has signed a contract with the Department of Homeland Security to develop a novel security system for guest screening. The RedXsystem offers venues an alternative to traditional security by eliminating business barriers that inhibit the implementation of security systems such as concerns about high costs, business image, and throughput. Initially, individuals are to be screened for explosive trace residues indicative of terrorist bomb-making or explosives-handling activities; however, the system has the inherent advantage of being easily upgraded with different sensor technologies as technology improves or the threat changes. This permits the RedX system to be used as a consistent platform on which to deliver security solutions now and in the future, thus eliminating legacy investment concerns. Multiple security kiosks positioned away from entry gates, in parking lots or other waiting areas, allow security personnel more time and space to react to potential threats. The system prints a “Keepsake,” which acts as a security pass, but is also a souvenir that can include venue and event information. The “Keepsake” also serves as an advertising medium. The distributed network of XPro kiosks is managed by RedEXPert, the decision support software that allows security professionals to observe guest interactions with the kiosk, standardize resolution of alarms, maintain historical records, and communicate alerts via email, cell phone, or blackberry. This rapid prototyping contract is focused on improving existing technologies that can be developed and deployed quickly. “We must offer sporting stadiums and theme parks security alternatives that successfully protect their facilities, guests, and employees without sacrificing their business objectives”, comments Dr. Dugan, RedX President & CEO. RedX offers a complete suite of security products. In addition to the XPro Kiosk and RedEXPert software, RedX offers the XPAK, a robust, affordable, and portable system. All explosives detection systems utilize RedX’s proprietary fluorescent detection ink technology.[top]
Smiths Detection and RedXDefense Partner to Create Mass Transit Explosives Detection System PINE BROOK, NJ–12 October 2006–Smiths Detection, the world’s leading provider of trace and X-ray detection systems, today announced it has signed a letter of intent with RedXDefense, LLC, to jointly develop an advanced explosives screening system for the mass transit environment capable of screening 100 percent of passengers. The two companies will partner to adapt advancedRedXDefense detection technology into an explosives screening system that can meet the high throughput demands of subway stations.
"We look forward to jointly creating a high throughput, next-generation explosives detection solution tailored to meet the needs of mass transit systems," said Stephen Phipson, Group Managing Director of Smiths Detection. "This new system featuring RedXDefense’s proprietary technology is extremely complimentary to the wide range of explosive detection products offered by Smiths Detection. The partnership is a tangible example of the company’s commitment to extend its technology and expertise in aviation security to other markets."
The target market for this new explosives screening system is every turnstile in America’s subways. In New York City alone, there are 468 subways stations that accommodate 4.7 million passengers daily. If deployed in New York City, this advanced explosives detection system would screen 1.45 billion trips per year. The new detection system will feature RedXDefense’s proprietary fluorescent detection inks which allow optical detection of broad classes of explosives using simple, low-cost systems. Results are obtained near instantaneously, which enables the high-throughput required by subway systems.
"It is our belief that the RedXDefense approach to explosives detection has great synergy with Smiths' forward-looking product development efforts," said Dr. Regina E. Dugan, President & CEO of RedXDefense. "This partnership will enable the earliest possible introduction of new security screening products into the marketplace." [top]
RedX World Premiere of Explosives Detection Systems ROCKVILLE, MD—October 6, 2006—Thanks to all who visited our booth at ASIS 2006, San Diego, where we unveiled our suite of innovative products for combating explosive threats. Products such as our XPro Kiosk, specifically designed for high-throughput guest screening at venues and stadiums, our RedEXPert decision support software, and our portable, low cost XPAK were received with great enthusiasm. Learn more about how RedX is changing the way the industry approaches security.
General Paul Kern, Senior Counselor at The Cohen Group, Joins RedX Strategic Advisory Board
RedX and UCSD Announce Breakthrough in ROCKVILLE, MD—May 24, 2006—RedXDefense, LLC and researchers in Dr. Trogler’s lab at the University of California, San Diego, have jointly developed a novel, low-cost optical method for the trace detection of additional classes of explosives, including explosives such as RDX and PETN. This new technology can be combined with existing RedX technology and significantly broadens the range of explosives detected. [learn more...] RedX has signed its third licensing agreement with UCSD for these fluorescent detection inks, which are the basis for RedX’s suite of innovative products. ______________________________________________ RedX Expands Facility: Company Poised for Growth ROCKVILLE, MD—April 28, 2006—RedX's headquarters will double in size as of June 1, 2006. In response to the company’s growing workforce and product development activities, RedX has acquired additional office, product development, and final assembly and test facilities. The expanded facilities, equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software development tools, laboratory and assembly areas, demonstrate RedX's continuing commitment to fielding novel products quickly. The company has achieved tremendous growth over the last year and is positioned to become a leading provider of innovative security solutions, in particular, for combating explosive threats. RedX's new products will be demonstrated at ASIS 2006 in San Diego, September 25th – 28th. ASIS is the security industry’s leading annual venue with over 900 of the industry's leading companies delivering the very latest products and services. ______________________________________________
RedXDefense to Provide Explosives Expertise for DHS Effort ROCKVILLE, MD—March 27, 2006—RedXDefense, LLC has been selected to provide explosives subject matter expertise for the Department of Homeland Security Regional Technology Integration (RTI) initiative. This initiative facilitates the transition of innovative technologies and organizational concepts to regional, state, and local jurisdictions. Four urban areas have been selected to pilot the program. RedXDefense will provide expertise on explosives, threats, and detection options, as well as input for an overall protection architecture. The protection architecture may include training, physical barriers, detection systems, operational changes, among others. Other team members include Toyon Research Corporation, S3I LLC, and two Department of Energy National Laboratories. The RTI initiative begins with an initial investment of $10 million for systems studies and assessments. Subsequent funding for the deployment of technology systems will be determined utilizing the results of the initial studies. ______________________________________________
RedXDefense and Signal Innovations Form Strategic Alliance ... ROCKVILLE, MD—February 28, 2006— RedXDefense, LLC has established a strategic alliance with Signal Innovations Group, Inc. to bring state-of-the-art adaptive situational learning, image, and signal processing to RedX’s unique product offerings. This strategic relationship enables RedX to provide customers with innovative capabilities that exploit sensor data and break existing performance barriers. RedX CEO, Dr. Regina Dugan comments, “Developing successful partnerships with industry leaders in key areas allows RedX to deliver superior products to the market quickly.” Signal Innovations Group, Inc. (SIG) located in Research Triangle Park, NC, pioneers new data modeling methods and algorithm design for pattern recognition and decision systems. With applications that range from military target identification to video analytics that focus on unusual behavior and activity recognition, Signal Innovations applies cutting-edge processing technologies that bring new decision making capabilities to a wide variety of complex government and industrial problems. Signal Innovations CTO and co-founder, Dr. Lawrence Carin,comments, “We are pleased to be working with RedXDefense. It is our belief that SIG’s capabilities contribute to RedX’s innovative products and enable solutions that address critical needs in the Nation’s defense against explosives. “ ______________________________________________
RedX Signs License with WARF … Researchers Robert C. West, Yuxia Liu, and Honglae Sohn at the University of Wisconsin-Madison developed novel electro- and photoluminescent polymers, which have been demonstrated to detect explosives. This license, coupled with RedX's two world-wide exclusive licenses with the University of California, San Diego for silicon polymer 'nanowires', and our unique patent-pending product designs, provide the foundation for RedX's innovative approach to the detection of trace explosives. The RedX solution offers advantages in throughput, cost, reliability, and packaging that enable widespread use in applications as diverse as transportation security, military and first responder portable detection, critical infrastructure and large venue protection, among others. ______________________________________________
RedXDefense Adopts a Platoon … The AdoptaPlatoon Soldier Support Effort™ founded in 1998 is a nonprofit 501C-3 organization managed nationwide by volunteer mothers to ensure that deployed United States Service members are not forgotten - especially during holiday seasons. This is accomplished by providing greatly appreciated mail support and by promoting patriotism in our schools and communities. To contribute to a better deployment quality of life, lift morale, and assist military families, the AAP creates projects that meet the need of military requests, establishes special projects for holidays, and assigns individual morale lifting mail support to service members of all branches of the U.S. military serving their Nation around the world. Vincent Dugan, Veteran and RedX founder, comments, “The loneliest feeling in the world is not hearing your name called at ‘mail call’. The AdoptaPlatoon™ program is aimed at ensuring that this never happens!” ______________________________________________
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