,,,,,,,THE LIST: HOMELAND DEFENSE STOCKS (cont.d)
L-3 Communications (LLL) - Border Security
L-3 IMC Division is the prime contractor on the U.S. Border Patrol Remote Video Surveillance system, and also provides the integration for the U.S. Navy's Waterside Security System. The IMC WatchTower(TM) is the remote video surveillance system that is currently installed at several hundred sites on U.S. and International borders. In addition to integration services, L-3 IMC also manufactures digital and analog microwave components. L-3 IMC is on the L-3 Communications team that was recently awarded the Air Force's Integrated Base Defense Security System Program Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IBDSS ID/IQ) contract worth approximately half a billion dollars.
MDM Group Inc. (OTCPK: MDDM) Is a development stage advanced technologies company that focuses on delivering world-class trusted data, communications, security, and IT solutions. Leveraging many years of experience and a network of powerful partnerships and relationships. The company has recently entered into an agreement with Harrington Group Limited (HGR), a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (HGR.AX) to commercialize the company's ShockRounds(TM) non-lethal technology. More info: shockrounds.com
Mace Security International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MACE) - Surveillance Industry - Mace’s operations are currently conducted through two business segments: Car and Truck Washes, and Security Products. Since July 1999, the Car and Truck Wash Segment has generated most of our revenue and profit. Through the Security Products Segment, they produce for retail sale consumer safety and personal defense products, as well as electronic surveillance and monitoring products. Before July 1999, this segment’s main business was the production and sale of less-than-lethal defense sprays and other consumer safety and personal security products.
Magal Security Systems (MAGS)
ManTech International Corporation (MANT) Leading provider of innovative technologies and solutions focused on mission-critical national security programs for the Intelligence Community, the Department of Defense and other federal government customers.
Homeland Security and Justice Department Initiatives: ManTech announced the award of three contracts from the Department of Homeland Security. One involving program management and strategic planning in the amount of $11.5 million; another for the design, development and implementation of information technology capabilities and infrastructure with an estimated value of $21.6 million; and a third valued at $29 million to provide personnel security investigation services.
Markland Technologies, Inc. (MRKL: OTCBB) - Our Featured Company - positioned in the homeland security technology sector with integrated security solutions for border and port security, cargo container security and explosives detection. The Company has procured border security contracts with the DHS and is currently completing acquisitions in the sector to compliment its technology portfolio.
Mine Safety Appliances Co (MSA) They develop, manufacture and supply sophisticated safety products that integrate any combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive line of products is used by workers around the world in the fire service, homeland security, construction and other industries, as well as the military. MSA products include self-contained breathing apparatus, gas masks, gas detection instruments, head protection, respirators and thermal imaging cameras. The company also provides a broad offering of consumer and contractor safety products through retail channels.
Nanogen, Inc. (NGEN) Nanotechnology with Biodefense applications - NanoChip System will extend its technology to other applications such as biodefense. The NanoChip® is a small silicon chip capable of rapid identification and analysis of biological molecules.
Nano-Proprietary, Inc. (NNPP: OTCBB) Remote detection of explosives using nanodetectors. The use of nanoscale sensors for CBRE (chemical, biological, radiological and explosive agents) could critically impact national security programs by providing sensitive, selective and inexpensive sensors that can be deployed for advanced security for transportation, military, border crossing, civilian business, federal buildings.
Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) A $25 billion global defense company, with worldwide headquarters in Los Angeles, Calif. Northrop Grumman provides technologically advanced, innovative products, services and solutions in defense electronics, systems integration, information technology, nuclear and non-nuclear shipbuilding, and space technology.
Nuance Communications, Inc. (NUAN) - Biometrics - Voice authentication software
On Track Innovations, Ltd. (OTIV) - Leader in contactless microprocessor-based smart card solutions for Homeland Security, Micropayments and Petroleum Payments.
OSI Systems, Inc. (OSIS) Is a worldwide provider of security and inspection systems such as security x-ray scanners and metal detectors and medical devices.
Pilot Network Services(R) (PILTQ)
PEC Solutions, Inc. (PECS) Biometrics - Awarded a five-year contract valued at up to $60 million to manage the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program (US-Visit). The program will use biometric identifiers such as photographs and fingerprints to allow authorized tourists, visitors and students to enter the United States while preventing potential terrorists from crossing the border.
Protection One, Inc. (POI) Approximately 84% of the common stock is owned by Westar Energy, a company whose assets total $8 billion including access to more than 3.3 million security and utility customers nationwide. It is one of the largest monitored security companies in North America, serving more than one million residential and commercial customers across the continent.
RAE Systems (RAE) The Company announced Dec 1,2003 a prototype wireless security monitoring system to help cargo carriers comply with pending Homeland Security regulations designed to prevent terrorists from smuggling nuclear and other weapons through American ports.
Rainbow Technologies, Inc (RNBO) Information security solutions for mission-critical data and applications used in business, organization and government computing environments, has been breaking the security paradigm by making complex security simple to implement and use for more than two decades.
Rainbow products essential to homeland security include:
Cryptographic ASICs
Telecommunications security devices
Authentication tokens
Cryptographic acceleration
Internet and Intranet web security solutions
Personal computer cryptographic devices
Critical Infrastructure protection equipment
Spacecraft link encryption equipment
Raytheon Co. (NYSE: RTN) Raytheon is an industry leader in defense, government and commercial electronics, space, information technology, technical services, and business aviation and special mission aircraft.
Raytheon Company, with 2002 sales of $16.8 billion. View a list of their businesses: www.raytheon.com/businesses/
Response Biomedical (RBM: TSX Venture Exchange) Response Biomedical develops, manufactures and markets rapid on-site RAMP tests for medical and environmental applications providing reliable information in minutes, anywhere, every time. The RAMP System consists of a portable fluorescent Reader and single-use, disposable Test Cartridges. RAMP tests are commercially available for the rapid on-site detection of anthrax, smallpox, monkeypox, ricin and botulinum toxin. The Company is also listed on Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "RBQ". www.responsebio.com
Response USA, Inc. (RSPNQ)
Roaming Messenger (RMSG: OTCBB) Roaming Messenger is a breakthrough wireless solution for delivering real-time actionable information, to the right person, right away. With applications in homeland security, emergency response, military and enterprise automation, Roaming Messenger provides capabilities beyond existing e-mail, text messaging and voicemail solutions. Roaming Messenger packages time-critical information and decision points into a "smart courier" message. The result is a messenger that roams throughout the wired and wireless worlds - from mobile devices to desktop PCs to central servers - tracking down people and getting responses in real-time.
Saflink Corp (SFLK) - Biometric - Biometric software solutions that protect the security of business and personal information through the use of biometric authentication - fingerprint, facial, iris speech, smart cards.
Security Intelligence Technologies, Inc. (SITG: OTCBB) Designs, assembles, and markets various advanced proprietary security products used throughout the world by the general public, military, law enforcement and security personnel in both public and private sectors, as well as governmental agencies, multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations.
Sense Holdings, Inc. (SEHO: OTCBB) Biometrically secured authentication and identification systems.
Sentry Technology Corp. (SKVY: OTCBB) Designs, manufactures, sells and installs a complete line of Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Magnetic (EM) EAS systems and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) solutions. The CCTV product line features SentryVision®, SmartTrack, a proprietary, patented traveling Surveillance System. The Company's products are used by retailers to deter shoplifting and internal theft and by industrial and institutional customers to protect assets and people.
Silent Witness Enterprise (SILW) Oct. 10, 2003--Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON - News) and Silent Witness Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: SILW - News) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Honeywell has agreed to make an all cash takeover bid to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Silent Witness at $11.27 CDN per share. Silent Witness is a leading provider of video monitoring technology based in Surrey, BC, Canada. The board of directors of Silent Witness has unanimously recommended that its shareholders accept Honeywell's offer.
Spectrum Sciences & Software Holdings Corp. (OTCBB: SPSC) The Company provides cost-effective products and services to a broad range of government customers with primary markets including engineering services, operation, maintenance, information technology and manufacturing. Spectrum provides and maintains Software Model Development and Safety Footprint Development to the United States Air Force, the United States Army, the United States Navy. They also operate and manage the largest air-to-ground bombing range in the United States, located in Gila Bend, Arizona. The Information Technology Division provides a full range of IT services including web site development and hosting, software development and GIS services.
SRA International Inc (SRX) A leading provider of information technology services and solutions to clients in national security, civil government, and health care and public health. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, the National Guard, the intelligence agencies and other federal organizations with homeland security missions.
STERIS Corporation (STE) Announced March 23, 2004: The Company and the United States Army's Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) announced the first demonstration of a fumigation technology effective at inactivating both chemical and biological agents. This research, utilizing STERIS's modified vapor-phased VHP®/Vaprox® technology, represents a significant breakthrough in decontamination technology and methods.
SYNERGX Systems, Inc. (SYNX) Design, manufacture, marketing and service of a variety of data communication products and systems with applications in the fire alarm, life safety, security and communication industries.
Taser International, Inc (TASR) Provides advanced less-lethal weapons for use in the law enforcement, private security, and personal defense markets. Its flagship ADVANCED TASER® M26 product uses proprietary technology to incapacitate dangerous, combative, or high-risk subjects that may be impervious to other less-lethal means. Its latest product, the TASER X26 is 60% smaller and lighter than the ADVANCED TASER M26 and reduces injury rates to suspects and officers, thereby lowering liability risk and improving officer safety. TASER® technology is currently in testing or deployment at over 4,300 law enforcement and correctional agencies in the U.S. and Canada. The company will be discussing its latest XREP technology during our conference.
Technical Communications Corp (TTCO: OTCBB)
United Defense Industries, Inc. (NYSE: UDI) United Defense designs, develops and produces combat vehicles, artillery, naval guns, missile launchers and precision munitions used by the U.S. Department of Defense and allies worldwide and provides non-nuclear ship repair, modernization conversion and overhaul to the U.S. Navy and other U.S. Government agencies.
VaxGen Inc. (VXGN) Biopharmaceutical company - Biodefense
Development and manufacture of products for the prevention and treatment of human infectious disease. Spun-out of Genentech in 1995, the Company utilizes recombinant technology to clone and express complex proteins, including those made through bacterial and mammalian-cell fermentation. It is focused on developing and commercializing vaccine candidates to address bioterrorism threats, including anthrax and smallpox.
NIH’s biodefense funding included a three-year, $80.3 million contract to Brisbane, Calif.-based VaxGen Inc. for the advanced development of the company’s anthrax vaccine candidate.
Verint Systems Inc. (VRNT) is a provider of analytic software-based solutions for communications interception, digital video security and surveillance and enterprise business intelligence.
Versar Inc (AMEX: VSR) The Company's subsidiary, GEOMET Technologies, LLC, www.dtaps.com, sells integrated, chemical and biological personal protective equipment for a wide range of homeland security customers. DTAPS® (the Disposable Toxicological Agent Protective System) is a new concept in modular, integrated systems that provides a one-stop shopping approach for the military, civilian first responders, and the medical community.
Versus Technology, Inc. (VSTI.PK)
Vicon Industries, Inc. (VII)
Vikonics, Inc. (VKSI)
Viisage Technology (VISG) - Biometrics - advanced technology solutions for identity verification.
ViroPharma Incorporated (VPHM) - Biodefense - discovered antiviral compounds active against a group of potential bioterrorism viruses called hemorrhagic fever viruses.
Viscount Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: VSYS) Is a designer and manufacturer of telecommunications and electronic door control access systems for the security industry. From 1969-1997 Viscount was an R&D affiliate of Telus, itself a controlled subsidiary of GTE, now Verizon Communications. The company's diverse line of products are designed to improve safety and manage security for property owners and users. Viscount's products have been installed in approximately 35,000 sites in over 30 countries and are sold through a 500-member, North America-wide dealer network comprised of security equipment vendors. The Company has recently received orders to provide EmerPhone™ systems to be installed at a US Army base near San Antonio, Texas. The EmerPhone™ units will be used to provide emergency communications for panic and distress situations and to assist staff trapped in the event of catastrophic failure of elevators.
VSE Corporation (VSEC) Provides diversified services to the engineering, energy and environment, defense, and homeland security markets from more than 15 locations across the United States and around the world. The company reported revenues of $134 million and net income of $2.0 million ($.92 per share) for its most recent year ended December 31, 2003.
Xenonics (XNNC) Development and production of advanced, lightweight and compact ultra-high intensity lighting products for military, law enforcement, public safety, commercial and private sector applications. Currently, the NightHunter is in use by every branch of the United States Armed Forces. Using our breakthrough patented technology, Xenonics provides innovative solutions for customers that demand the ability to see farther so that they can do their job better and safer. Xenonics' products deliver a quantum leap in performance over other illumination technologies and represent the next generation in small, high intensity, high efficiency lighting systems.
Xybernaut(R) Corporation (XYBR) Wearable/mobile computing hardware, software and services, bringing communications and full-function computing power in a hands-free design to people when and where they need it.
Zebra Technologies Corp (ZBRA) Delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications in about 100 countries around the world.
International Companies
www.ozonelink.com - High-tech security and emergency management - customers include governments, businesses, and individuals.
Smiths Detection - Offers security solutions through trace detection equipment and Smiths Heimann x-ray systems. |
