 For More Information Contact: GARRETT METAL DETECTORS AWARDED Garrett to Supply Metal Detection Products and Training for Winter Olympics in Italy GARLAND, Texas - September 30, 2004 - Garrett Metal Detectors has been named the official supplier of walk-through and hand-held metal detectors for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, which will be held from February 10 to 26, 2006, in Torino, Italy. The contract was signed by Paolo Rota, CEO of the Torino Olympic Committee and Jim Dobrei, Vice President and Director of Sales at Garrett. Garrett Metal Detectors manufactures ground search, walk-through and hand-held metal detection products and provides training for security applications worldwide. "Garrett Metal Detectors is proud to partner with the Torino Olympic Committee, who has demonstrated their passion to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for the athletes, officials and spectators of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games," noted Jim Dobrei, Vice President and Director of Sales and Marketing for Garrett Metal Detectors. "We have worked closely with many Olympic Committees since 1984 and are pleased to work with the Torino Olympic Committee who is both highly capable and fully committed to the safety of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games." Garrett Metal Detectors is a leading manufacturer of metal detection products for security and law enforcement applications worldwide. The Company was the first to develop a comprehensive metal detection checkpoint screening system for the Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, California, in 1984. Since that time Garrett has served as the primary supplier of metal detection products and training for the Olympic Games. About Garrett Metal Detectors |