Opgal Positioned Among Top 10 Perimeter Security Equipment Providers in EMEA and APAC, Says IMS Research

KARMIEL, Israel, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

In its newly released report, "World Market for Electronic Perimeter Security Equipment", IMS Research has found Opgal to be one of the top ten perimeter security equipment providers in EMEA and APAC. UK-based IMS Research is the leading independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry.

The study further names Opgal - a leading global provider of innovative thermal imaging and near infrared illumination solutions for civilian and military applications - as  the second largest global provider of thermal imaging cameras to the perimeter security market, and one of only two thermal imaging equipment providers to increase market share in 2011.

The IMS report focused on electronic perimeter security equipment, including sensors, video, and non-smart fencing. "The video segment is the fastest growing equipment segment with a 2010-2015 CAGR of 18.6%," says Lily Aung, Market Analyst of IMS Research. "The high growth rate is a result of the continued high uptake of intelligent devices in the perimeter security market as well as the emerging interest in, and the commoditization of, thermal imaging cameras in this market."

"We are pleased that IMS has underscored our customers' satisfaction with Opgal's products in the marketplace," said Yair M. Sakov, Vice President of the Security Business Unit at Opgal."Our commitment to innovate thermal imaging solutions lies at the core of the company's growing global customer base."

About Opgal

Opgal delivers advanced vision and surveillance solutions enabling accurate insight into suspicious situations in adverse and harsh visibility conditions. Using state-of-the-art thermal and active-imaging technologies, Opgal leverages advanced electro-optics and image processing expertise to create high- performance, versatile visualization hardware and software products for the security and paramilitary markets. Founded 30 years ago, Opgal is a major supplier to some of the leading contractors and has hundreds of customers in over 50 countries. Opgal is co-owned by Elbit Systems and Rafael. http://www.opgal.com 

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