NEWBURY PARK,\u00a0Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)\u2014July 5, 2006–Electronic Sensor Technology (EST), a leading provider of innovative homeland security and environmental solutions, announced today the receipt of multiple orders from China Petroleum and Chemicals through its distributor, Beijing R&D Ltd. This is the result of a successful demonstration of the zNose\u00ae for monitoring and analysis of contaminated water in December, 2005, due to a chemical plant explosion near\u00a0Songhua\u00a0River\u00a0in northeasternChina.\u00a0\u00a0Substantial sales orders in\u00a0China\u00a0are expected in the coming months from the environmental monitoring and security market.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are pleased that the China Petroleum and Chemicals has chosen EST\u2019s ultra-fast GC to monitor the water pollution,\u201d said Dr. Teong C. Lim, President of EST.\u00a0\u00a0\u201czNose\u00ae of EST has proven to be cost effective and meeting the expectations of the customer\u2019s applications.\u201d<\/p>\n
The above order is part of a statement made in February of 2006 by Mr. Zhou Shengxian, director of the Chinese State EPA, indicating that control of water pollution will be the top priority for the government. He was quoted as saying, “The most urgent task for us is to check water pollution to ensure the safety of drinking water, and we must win the battle.”\u00a0\u00a0Further detail on the subject is available through the following link:<\/p>\n