Future Fibre Technologies, a leading Australian exporter, will bring its extensive global experience to deliver the project

8th August 2011:  Victorian company Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), a world leader in fibre optic intrusion detection, has signed a contract to protect 500 kilometres (310 miles) of buried pipeline in Iraq.

The contract builds on FFT's record of success and global experience in protecting buried oil and gas pipelines against both deliberate and accidental damage. FFT and AYA International, the exclusive in-country agent, will be working in conjunction with ZTE Corporation, the prime contractor for the pipeline security and communications, to deliver the project.

This is the first FFT pipeline security system installed in Iraq, with expansion opportunities also possible in the future.

FFT's solution benefits include a simple to understand and use operator interface, the ability to operate in harsh environments, flexibility in overall design, and local technical support capability through its partner AYA International.

John Butler, Victorian Commissioner to the Middle East and North Africa, said:

"FFT is a leading Victorian company who will bring the very best results for its client who recognised the many advantages it can bring to the project. With its expanding economy, there are growing trade and business opportunities in Iraq and we are very proud that a Victorian company is adding value to the future growth and development of the country."

FFT was last year's winner of the Governor of Victoria Export Awards, administered by the Victorian Government,  in the Small to Medium Manufacturer category.  They then went on to win the same category at the Australian Export Awards and were awarded the Australian Exporter of the Year.

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About The Victorian Government Business Office (VGBO)
Established in 1997, the Victorian Government Business Office, Dubai (VGBO) is operated by the State Government of Victoria to help promote Victorian trade and investment in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Through a variety of programmes and business initiatives, the VGBO assists Victorian exporters and provides assistance to Middle East and North African regional companies and organisations to source products and services, business introductions and investment opportunities with Victoria.

For more information visit www.invest.vic.gov.au

About Future Fibre Technologies
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has been in the fibre optic sensing business since 1994 and has installed hundreds of fibre optic intrusion detection systems around the world.

Future Fibre Technologies' business is totally focused on the security industry, and FFT is the world leader in the design and development of fibre optic sensing technologies for security applications. FFT holds international fibre optic patents for these unique technologies that have been developed over many years. Over the last 17 years, FFT has successfully positioned itself to be the technology of choice for large perimeter protection applications, pipeline security monitoring and communications/data network security.

For more information:
John Rynehart
Director
Four Communications
Mob: +971 (0) 55 980 6679
Email:     john.rynehart@fourcommunications.com

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