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OSI Systems Receives $3.2 Million Service Contract for Fixed Site Cargo Inspection System.


HAWTHORNE, Calif. -- OSI Systems OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS) is a worldwide company based in California that develops and markets security and inspection systems such as airport security X-ray machines and metal detectors, medical monitoring and anesthesia systems, and optoelectronic devices. , Inc. (Nasdaq:OSIS OSIS Open Source Information System (now Intelink-U; US DOD)
OSIS Ocean Surveillance Information System
OSIS One-Stop Internet Shop (European Union)
OSIS Open Scriptural Information Standard
), a vertically integrated provider of specialized spe·cial·ize  
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 electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, announced today that its Security and Inspection division, Rapiscan Systems, received a $3.2 million multi-year service contract from EMSD EMSD Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (Hong Kong)
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EMSD East Meadow School District
 (Electrical and Mechanical Services Department), a Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov.  government agency.

The contract is for service and maintenance of the Dual 9MeV High Energy X-ray Fixed Site system installed at the Lok Ma Chau Lok Ma Chau or Lokmachau (Traditional Chinese: 落馬洲) lies on the Hong Kong side of a border crossing between Hong Kong and mainland China.  border crossing between Hong Kong and China. The system, operated by Hong Kong Customs and Excise Customs and Excise n (BRIT) → Aduanas fpl y Arbitrios

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 Department, was installed by Rapiscan Systems in 2003.

Rapiscan Systems President Mr. Ajay Mehra stated, "This is our second multi-year service contract that we have entered into with EMSD. One of Rapiscan Systems competitive advantages is our ability to offer customers around the clock after market service and maintenance globally. We currently have more than forty Cargo and Vehicle Inspection systems in various configurations deployed globally. As our installed base continues to grow, our service revenue continues to increase accordingly."

About OSI Systems, Inc.

OSI Systems, Inc. is a Hawthorne, Calif.-based diversified global developer, manufacturer and seller of specialized electronics security and inspection systems, medical monitoring and anesthesia products, and optoelectronic Refers to devices that function due to the interaction of light and electronics. For example, an electronic signal is the input to a laser diode, which generates light pulses that are transmitted through an optical fiber.  devices and value-added subsystems. The company has more than 30 years of experience in electronics engineering and manufacturing, and maintains offices and production facilities located in more than a dozen countries. OSI Systems implements a strategy of expansion by leveraging its electronics and contract manufacturing capabilities into selective end product markets through organic growth and acquisitions. For more information on OSI Systems, Inc. or any of its subsidiary companies, visit www.osi-systems.com.

About Rapiscan Systems

Rapiscan Systems, a division of OSI Systems, Inc., is a leading supplier of high quality security inspection solutions utilizing X-ray and gamma-ray imaging, and advanced threat identification techniques such as neutron neutron, uncharged elementary particle of slightly greater mass than the proton. It was discovered by James Chadwick in 1932. The stable isotopes of all elements except hydrogen and helium contain a number of neutrons equal to or greater than the number of protons.  and diffraction analysis. The company's products are sold into four market segments: Baggage and Parcel Inspection, Cargo and Vehicle Inspection, Hold Baggage Screening and People Screening. The company has an installed base globally of more than 50,000 security and inspection systems. The Rapiscan Systems product line is manufactured at four locations and supported by a global support service network. For more information on Rapiscan Systems, please visit www.rapiscansystems.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include information regarding our expectations, goals or intentions about the future, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our service capabilities and relationship with EMSD or the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department. The actual results may differ materially from those described in or implied by any forward-looking statement. In particular, there can be no assurance that our service revenue can continue to increase as the number of installed systems increases. Other important factors are set forth in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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