Gatwick Airport Limited (GAL) has awarded a new contract to upgrade the first key are of check-in controls in the South Terminal to Siemens Postal, Parcel and Airport Logistics inclusive of design, supply and commission.

 Gatwick's South Terminal comprises eight concourse check-in zone and more than 180 check-in desks linked to the baggage electrical and controls system running the automatic Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) operation.  For Siemens, Iain McLeod, Project Manager said: "Siemens secured this sytem critical project by demonstrating how we will meet key project deliverables whilst working in a live terminal environment".

 For more information:

Fred Garbett

Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics Limited

M: +44 (0)7921 246 114

E: Fred.garbett@siemens.com

W: www.siemens.co.uk