A LOSTOCK company has landed a £120,000 contract to supply custody gates and windows for a prison extension in the Bahamas.

Cell Security Ltd developed a design using United Kingdom standards modified for tropical situations after being invited to do so by the Superintendent of the Bahamas Prison Service, Mr Phillip Turner.

Managing Director Carl Hanson visited Nassau for four days to discuss and develop product design, suitable locking, finish and fixing details.

It resulted in an order for the design and manufacture of 120 gates and 138 windows, plus lock spares.

Two Cell Security engineers will visit the site for initial installations and training of the local Prison Service staff who will complete the work.

"The Bahamas Prison Service is anxious to cast off the impression that local prisons are austere and below decent civilised standards," Mr Hanson said.

"An upgrading programme is being undertaken including in-cell sanitation, enhanced ventilation and cell door locking and key control based on United Kingdom standards."

The company, which was formed in 1988, now supplies its range of cell doors, gates and custody furniture to police authorities throughout the UK.

It also equips all buildings with custody facilities including courts, customs and excise premises, armed forces bases and other locations such as football grounds, railway stations, airports - and even the House of Commons.

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