$199,000 IN FUNDING FOR PEABODY COMPANY TO STUDY BAGGAGE SCREENING

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Senator John F. Kerry, and Congressman John F. Tierney announced that Analogic Corporation of Peabody will receive a grant for $199,000 from the Department of Homeland Security. Analogic will use the funds to improve baggage screening and implement new airport security technology.

Senator Kennedy said, “Providing baggage screeners with better means to keep airports and planes safe is critically important, and it’s gratifying that companies in Massachusetts are taking the lead. Scientists at Analogic deserve all the support we can give them, and I commend DHS for supporting their indispensable work.

“More than five years after the attacks of 9/11 our country is not nearly as safe as it can and should be,” said Senator Kerry. “I’m pleased that TSA has recognized the Analogic Corporation and called upon it to improve baggage screening technology.”

Representative Tierney said, "It is vital that we dedicate the appropriate resources to protecting the safety and security of Americans here at home. I congratulate Analogic Corporation of Peabody on receiving this grant to improve baggage screening at our nation’s airports."

Analogic’s President, John Wood said “We are pleased to bring next generation tools to bear detecting explosives, and to help provide more secure air travel and to speed the flow of passenger traffic.”