Radiation detection firm lands five year deal

Radiation detection technology manufacturer Kromek has secured a five year contract renewal for its product which can detect cancerous tumours.

The company, which bases its R&D operations in Huddersfield at the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre, secured the $1.2m contract renewal with an existing customer in the gamma detection market for the supply of its detector modules.

Kromek designs, develops and produces x-ray and gamma photon imaging and radiation detection products for the medical, security screening and nuclear markets.

Under the terms of the contract, Kromek will supply its cadmium zinc telluride-based (CZT) detector modules for incorporation in the customer’s products.

The density of CZT means that its incorporation significantly improves the sensitivity of positive detection of cancerous tumours.

Dr Arnab Basu, CEO of Kromek, said: “I am pleased to receive this long-term contract from our existing customer reaffirming their commitment for the next five years. This is a result of the high-quality products and services we have provided them throughout the last few years. We are continuing to develop new business opportunities in our core markets while serving our existing customers, which are important for the continuing growth of the business.”