Advanced Detection Technology Announces announces investment by Carolina Mills, Inc.
Clemmons, NC, USA (13 September 2007) - Advanced Detection Technology a leading security technology company that manufactures and markets access security products globally to government, military, and industrial markets announces a significant investment by Carolina Mills, Inc. of Maiden, NC.
Dale Hiatt, President of Advanced Detection Technology, commented "This investment will allow Advanced Detection Technology to expand its efforts in many key business areas such as product research and development, marketing and advertising." Mr. Hiatt added: "In addition to the investment, Carolina Mills brings almost 80 years of manufacturing and distribution experience as well as considerable resources in financial and information services."
Steve Dobbins, President of Carolina Mills stated "This investment represents a new focus by Carolina Mills into the security and defense industry that is expected to lead to exciting new opportunities and growth for the Carolina Mills portfolio of businesses."
Advanced Detection Technology produces security and access control systems including FastGate, FastPlate, LowCam, PortaPoint, and StealthGuard. The company is an international provider of Access Control security products, specializing in vehicle inspection and operator documentation and identification systems, as well as other security products. With installations worldwide, Advanced Detection Technology is an industry leader in the manufacturing, design, and development of high-tech products designed to protect commercial, industrial and military facilities. For more information, please visit www.detecttech.com.
Based in Maiden, North Carolina, USA, Carolina Mills Inc has been a highly respected provider of textile yarns and fabrics since 1928. As textile production has moved offshore, the company has diversified its holdings to include trucking, warehousing, logistical services, and the manufacture of silver-based products for medical, communications, and military applications. Current specialty yarn product offerings include EcoSpun (made from recycled soda bottles), Protex AG (silver-based technology), Comfortrel XP, Hydropur, and Sensura. For more information please visit www.carolinamills.com.
Advanced Detection Technology protects people, property and information in aviation, entertainment, education, hospitality, industry, corporate, military, and government environments.
Offering the most complete line of security, access control and inspection solutions in the industry, Advanced Detection Technology meets every possible budgetary and application requirement. The Company's products include the FastGate™ Access Control System, the FastPlate™ Mobile Automated Mobile License Plate Recognition System, the StealthGuard™ Covert Video Surveillance System, and the LowCam™ Under-Vehicle Inspection System -- available in fixed or portable configurations.
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Maiden, NC, USA, Advanced Detection Technology has offices around the world to support its global client base, which includes all branches of the U.S. military, the National Air Guard, the U.S. Federal Government, State Government, Department of Homeland Security, and many corporate, energy, commercial and industrial sites. In 2007, Carolina Mills Inc -- a diversified holding company -- made a significant investment in the Company to advance its product and service offerings on a global scale.
Advanced Detection Technology specializes in fully-integrated security systems such as automated license plate recognition, under-vehicle inspection, visitor identification and documentation, digital security camera systems, and security barriers. The Company's systems integrate a central database and reporting mechanism to ensure the advanced detection of security threats.