e2v secures major contract renewals

6 Jan 2009 07:00



6th January 2009 

e2v technologies plc

e2v secures major contract renewals 

e2v technologies, a specialist developer and manufacturer of high technology components and sub-systems, announces that it has won two contract renewals worth a total of £17m with delivery extending up to three years.

Both contracts are with existing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers, and are for products from e2v's electron device and sub-systems division for use within radiotherapy cancer treatment systems. 

e2v's products generate and deliver the microwave power required by the linear accelerator, within the radiotherapy cancer treatment machine, to produce X-rays used in both the imaging and radiation treatment of tumours.

Keith Attwood, Chief Executive of e2v said: "These anticipated multi-year contract renewals reflect the ongoing demand for new systems, as well as the need to service the growing number of in-service systems, and reinforces our position as a strategic supplier into the global radiotherapy equipment market".

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e2v 

e2v's objective is to be a global leader in the design and supply of specialised components and sub-systems that enable the world's leading systems companies to deliver innovative solutions for medical and science, aerospace and defence, and commercial and industrial markets.

e2v has 4 major product groups:

High performance electron devices and subsystems for applications including defence electronic countermeasures, radiotherapy cancer treatment, and radar systems

Advanced Imaging sensors and cameras for applications including industrial process control, dental X-ray systems, space science and life sciences

Specialist semiconductors, including logic, memory and microprocessors for high reliability mission-critical programs in avionics, defence and telecommunications, sensor data acquisition, and high speed data conversion

A range of professional sensing products for applications including fire, rescue and security thermal imaging, X-ray spectroscopy, and military surveillance, targeting and guidance

For the year ended 31 March 2008, e2v achieved sales of £205m and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. In October 2008 e2v acquired QP semiconductor, a leading US-based designer and supplier of specialty semiconductor components used in military and aerospace applications, establishing e2v's first US manufacturing base. 

The Company is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has approximately 1800 employees in six production facilities across Europe and North America. e2v also operates a global network of sales and technical support offices, supported by local distributors and resellers.

Further information is available from www.e2v.com