CMG Croma Grp

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Croma Group PLC
16 May 2005


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                16 MAY 2005


                                CROMA GROUP PLC
                            ("Croma" or "the Group")

                     THREE NEW PRODUCTS LAUNCHED TO MARKET
                                      AND
                            CURRENT PORTFOLIO UPDATE


Crime exists in almost every urban centre, the threat of global terrorism is
constant and air travel itself is not without risk. These factors have prompted
the growth of an intelligent and responsive security industry and the provision
of innovative overt and covert security solutions.

The Board of Croma, the specialists in the design, development and production of
overt and covert surveillance and defence related products, today updates
shareholders on the launch of three new innovative surveillance products and
provides an overview of the Group's entire solutions portfolio.

NEW SOLUTIONS

Developed by Croma-Shawley, the Group's CCTV arm, "i-vision", "Remotivision" and
the "King IPT 765 Integrated Head" were conceived in response to the increasing
security issues that face us today. Today, the Board will be unveiling i-vision,
Remotivision and the King IPT 765 at Ifsec, the leading global security annual
international exhibition and conference, to an anticipated 25,000 visitors.

The new wireless i-vision CCTV system enables surveillance of temporary or
permanent troublespots by police, local authorities, utilities and transport
operators. A scaleable security solution, i-vision was developed with
flexibility in mind and has the ability to add third party protocols when
required. i-vision allows for the simultaneous display, recording and playback
of multiple cameras. Multi level camera patrols and sequences can also be
defined and implemented, and its built-in search tool aids the easy location of
recorded footage, as well as featuring a footage gallery to keep selected
recorded footage.

Remotivision, a stand-alone wireless CCTV system for remote or temporary
locations, is suited to the surveillance of remote utilities such as reservoirs
and large government installations. Remotivision needs no main power supply as
power is supplied from an integral battery maintained by the units own wind and
solar charging devices. The unit can be programmed to alert the client via the
mobile phone network of any movement in the area it is monitoring, and images
can be viewed and the unit may be operated via PC from any location.

The King IPT 765 is the first integrated camera mount to feature a power supply
in the head itself, making installation a simple 'plug & play' operation. The
unit, which may be top-mounted, or inverted, has a 180 degree unobstructed tilt
and continuous rotation to offer 0.1-100 degrees per second pan & tilt speeds.
The unit, which also offers a sun visor and wiper facility option for use in the
harshest of environments, combines performance, aesthetics and quality.

CURRENT PORTFOLIO OF SOLUTIONS

As both governments and private bodies bear responsibility for the protection of
individuals and the community as a whole, safety and security is increasingly
taking a high priority. Croma continues to provide innovative and quality
solutions to meet this escalating demand with their existing surveillance &
counter surveillance products, systems and services. The Group's current product
portfolio includes:

     * Thermal Reduction Clothing: Camouflage suits that offer the wearer
       protection against ultra-violet and visual (such as binoculars, weapon 
       sights, near infrared and far infrared);
     * Long Range Surveillance Lenses: A simple to use observation lens capable
       of reading a car numberplate at 3km;
     * Zeus Tactical Light: The Zeus is re-usable, rugged and robust, designed
       for FIBUA (fighting in built up areas) and OIBUA (operations in built up 
       areas);
     * Skorpion Ground Senses: A laser trip wire system with a range of up to
       500m that penetrates through rain, fog, mist and snow;
     * Assault Ladders: Strong, reliable, portable rapid deployment ladders,
       ideal for tactical response vehicles;
     * RF Enclosures: Easily deployable RF shielding enclosures such as one man
       tents;
     * Body Armour: Offers automatic inflation in water, in addition to
       conventional ballistic protection;
     * Laser Marksman Training Systems: An effective training device that
       simulates the live firing of a soldier's individual weapon;
     * Computer Surveillance: Hardware based system which monitors all key
       depressions on keyboard of the target computers;
     * Low Light Cameras: Offers high resolution and ultra low-light
       sensitivity, usually provided by an image intensifying camera, but is
       significantly lower in cost;
     * Rapid Deployment Kit: A compact, self-contained surveillance system with
       a wide range of applications;
     * R&D Design Services: Video enhancement technology to provide dramatic
       improvement to low contrast or poor quality video from IR or colour 
       camera sources - technology of which is installed on helicopters, fixed 
       wing aircrafts and submarines.

John French, Chairman and Chief Executive stated: "We are delighted to be
launching i - vision, Remotivision, and the King IPT 765 Integrated Head. This
new product development activity is one of the benefits of the acquisition by
Croma and these innovative solutions further complement our existing portfolio
to better meet the sophisticated demands of the surveillance, security and
defence markets."

                                        
                                    --ENDS--

Enquiries:

Croma Group plc
John French, Chairman & Chief Executive                    Mobile: 07836 722 482

Bishopsgate Communications Ltd.                               Tel: 020 7430 1600
Maxine Barnes                                              Mobile: 07860 489 571
Dominic Barretto                                           Mobile: 07930 450 156

Notes to Editors:

Listed on the Alternative Investment Market of The London Stock Exchange, Croma
Group plc, the specialists in the design, development, production and marketing
of overt and covert surveillance and defence related products, comprises of
three divisions; namely Croma Defence Systems Ltd, Shawley (a division of Croma
Defence) and R&D Design Services Ltd.

Photographs are available via Bishopsgate Communications Ltd.


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