Southampton: Symetrica Inc. has announced the expansion of its headquarters in Maynard, Massachusetts to support the company’s operations. The decision comes in response to the increasing US demand for more operationally effective radiation detection and identification solutions serving customs, border protection, law enforcement, emergency services, military personnel and first responders. Symetrica’s Discovery Technology® is at the heart of the Smiths Detection RadSeeker handheld radiation detectors for which the DHS Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) recently awarded an IDIQ (indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity) contract with a maximum value of $143 million for the technology, its maintenance and associated training.
Jeff McCray, Symetrica’s VP of Business Development, will join the Maynard facility. Previously he has led global business development teams for US and UK Companies and managed overseas offices and programs with commercial and government customers and partners. He will be splitting his time between Washington DC and Maynard MA, home of Symetrica’s North American manufacturing and product development facility. “We have a great record of success in the US, working with government agencies and commercial partners as well as US national labs. This is a very exciting time for me to be moving back to the US and expanding our business development and sales team, as Symetrica is poised for significant growth. We have a growing presence in Washington and Maynard and we are looking to increase that further in the next six months,” comments Jeff.
Symetrica Inc. helps US customers improve the operational effectiveness of key security teams through the verification of radioactive threats, with radiation detection and identification systems that provide superior accuracy, a significant reduction in nuisance alarms and lower lifecycle costs. “Symetrica’s solutions are proven. We have over 1,000 fielded units in North America and Europe, with excellent user and procurement agency feedback, and capabilities supported by numerous independent test campaigns,” adds McCray. “From portal monitors, mobile solutions and handheld devices, Symetrica’s unique Discovery Technology® is employed across the company’s product range and in various OEM products, including the Smiths Detection RadSeeker. With our new stronger presence in the US, our aim is to redefine what is possible in the market.”