Penang International Airport BHS

ASS(M) Sdn Bhd have been awarded the controls installation associated with the expanded Baggage Handling System at Penang International Airport by Glidepath of New Zealand.

Glidepath, the global provider of airport baggage handling and security systems, has secured a technology solutions contract to expand the checked bag security facility at Penang International Airport in Malaysia. The airport is situated in the Bayan Lepas area of Penang, Malaysia and serves as the main airport for the northern region of Malaysia.

The project, which involves the installation of a 100% fail-safe inline baggage security screening system, provides for future capacity increase as the Airport, which is serving a growing number of airlines, grows its passenger enplanements.

As part of the project, Glidepath will replace the existing check-in conveyor system, which is 15 years old and originally provided by Glidepath.

ASS (M) Sdn Bhd are to commence work during January 2012 with a projected completion date of May 2012.