U.K. Customs buys mobile X-ray machines
United Kingdom Customs has ordered several Eagle mobile cargo and vehicle inspection systems to upgrade its security capability at various ports of entry, according to manufacturer OSI Systems.
The company's Rapiscan subsidiary recently opened new manufacturing facilities in Apex, N.C., and Congleton, England, dedicated to making cargo inspection systems. The Congleton plant has produced more than 50 high-energy X-ray systems since opening in 2007.
The Rapiscan Eagle M4500 system is also used by U.S. Customs in a truck-mounted variant to scan shipping containers and trucks. The system can be set up to scan a line of trucks within 20 minutes of arrival.
U.K. Customs buys mobile X-ray machines
