MD Paul Blake today performed the ribbon cutting of the new annex to the UTSL facility in Challock in Kent.  Due to continuous growth, the previous UTSL facilities; recently upgraded in 2010, were insufficient to cope with the new and increased volumes of business.

In a speech explaining why UTSL decided to expand at current Kent location MD Paul Blake stated – “We decided to stay locally in 2010 and now we have followed up on that commitment by expanding locally.  At UTSL our values are in keeping traditional communities alive and vibrant, and we believe in keeping British Jobs for British people”.

“With the latest variants of the MSAT-500 NG and GSAT-200 NG gunnery and missile target systems in production for several contracts worldwide; and with the VIGILANT® UAS, one of the world’s foremost unmanned systems we required the extra space for the increased production.  We are also deeply committed to continuous product development all of which will be carried out here at our enlarged Kent premises” explained Michael B McNulty, Director of Sales and Marketing.

The new Annex “The North Wing” comprises of 5,000 sq ft of production space, 1,200 sq ft of storage and 1,500 sq ft of office space.

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UTSL and sister company UAVSI had the pleasure of attending the UKTI DSO capability day at Larkhill, Wiltshire.

The capability day was organised by the offices of DSO EST and the day proved a very fruitful one, which allowed UTSL/UAVSI to show wares and brief DSO, MOD, UK Military and industry on its capabilities and equipment in field conditions.

UTSL/UAVSI equipment on display included the Vigilant®, MSAT-500 NG and GSAT-200 NG.

UTSL completed a spectacular week at DSEI, where the MSAT-500 NG, recent winner of an Asian tender, the Vigilant® UAS and the Commando UAS were centre of attention.  Located in the central North Hall, the UTSL stand was the focus of attention for many of the International delegations.  Over two hundred individuals were logged visiting the UTSL stand during DSEI including current customers, UTSL/UAVSI international representatives and partners of distributed and co-produced products.  Either side of the exhibition factory visits were conducted by potential clients and prospective partners.

Counter Terror Expo, held at London’s Olympia proved UAVSI’s busiest event to date of 2011 with the heady mix of foreign and national delegations, and a steady amount of ad-hoc enquiries. The Vigilant® was the sole FW mini-UAS on display and certainly re-kindled the imagination of those in the homeland security industry already familiar with its third generation technology. UAVSI were also in the position to confirm publically the design upgrades underway. UAVSI also exhibited the Commando rotary UAS which recently featured so prominently at IDEX.

LAAD foi uma experiência  extremamente positiva para a UTSL,  com o fabricante Britânico de alvos aéreos e  sistemas aéreos não tripulados anunciando uma parceira com a empresa Brasileira  Optovac,  já estabelecida há bastante tempo em Osasco-SP.  “Nós  estamos extremamente satisfeitos em  trabalhar com uma companhia que possui elevada reputação, compententes físicos e estrutura de fabricação” afirmou Michael McNulty da UTSL.  Como conseqüência da parceria UTSL/Optovac,  todos produtos UTSL para contratos brasileiros serão fabricados no Brasil. “Nós estamos felizes com a parceria com a UTSL, este relacionamento será benéfico não apenas para a Optovac e a UTSL, mas também para o Brasil e o Reino Unido” afirmou o Sr. Sérgio Nobre.

The Vigilant® participated for the first time at IDEX, at the new and larger show, in conjunction with UKTI DSO Feb 2011

Over 16 delegations from various regional agencies and forces, invited by the UKTI/DSO and UAVSI visited the UK pavilion for first hand briefings on the operational capabilities and technical aspects of the Vigilant®

The UAVSI partners pavilion HYDRA, proved to be one of the busiest at the show and was fundamental in ensuring that the MSAT-500 NG was high profile throughout.

The Vigilant® and MSAT-500 NG again attracted much media attention with the Vigilant featuring prominently on several national TV channels.

UTSL conducted a market research mission led by Director Marketing and Sales Michael McNulty. Meetings were held with several leading Brazilian aerospace manufacturing entities and visits paid to end users of Aerial Targets and Unmanned Aerial Systems. UTSL would like to thank the Foreign and Commonwealth office and the Brazil desk of UKTI for the assistance given on this very informative mission.

UAVSI, the surveillance arm of UTSL has joined the emergency response group INFREG. INFREG is the UKs premier collection of manufacturers whose products cover the full spectrum of emergency and disaster relief and security requirements.

“We are delighted to have UAVSI at the core of INFREG” stated INFREG Chairman David Claxton at July’s group meeting, held close to the Houses of Parliament. “We see the Vigilant® Unmanned Air System, providing a very good tool for large camp perimeter security, supply route security and search and rescue in disaster, emergency and catastrophic infrastructure breakdown scenarios” according to UAVSI Director of Sales Mike McNulty.

INFREG recently exhibited at DVD Millbrook, with twelve companies featuring on the themed stand. “DVD was an outstanding success for the group and the international enquiry levels very high” stated Andy Buxton of Sleepbreeze, one of INFREGs founding members.

INFREG will display next at the Emergency services Show at Stoneleigh (24-25 Nov) with UAVSI unmanned systems featuring prominently.

For further information on INFREG its membership, competencies and mission statement see: www.infreg.co.uk

For a personal briefing on how the Vigilant® UAS can assist with disaster relief call UAVSI sales team at the numbers on this site.