YAHUD, Israel, June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Magal Security Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ NMS:MAGS, TASE:MAGS) today announced that it has signed contracts for the installation of municipal command and control systems in several Israeli cities, including Netanya and Bat Yam, based on its FORTIS system that was modified for this purpose. In addition, Magal received another order for installation of a Fortis system that will be used to protect water reservoirs in Ramat Gan. The total amount of these orders is approximately US$ 1.5 million, to be completed by the end of 2008. The modified FORTIS system will integrate command and control of the entire security infrastructure of the cities, protecting the citizens, their public areas, parks, educational and industrial facilities, and water reservoirs from acts of vandalism, burglary and sabotage, while at the same time, increasing the sense of security of the residents in those communities. Using advanced technology, including dozens of smart cameras, the modified FORTIS system provides the control-centers of these municipalities with a unique graphical command tool, which updates the location and live video feed of the areas under alert, while enabling operators to quickly dispatch and monitor security personnel with real-time updates, thus optimizing the operational response. Mr. Izhar Dekel. CEO of Magal said, "Netanya and Bat Yam join the long list of Israeli cities and local municipalities that are already using the FORTIS system to protect their surroundings and citizens. Since July 2005, when we received the first order for a municipal installation of the FORTIS system in Rosh Ha'ayin, we have received numerous additional orders for municipal installations in other major Israeli cities including Haifa." Mr. Dekel added: "Our system has now gained significant traction in Israel, and while we look forward to expanding to additional Israeli cities and increasing the scope of existing projects, we are aiming to increase our penetration outside of Israel. In that regard, we are competing for projects in major cities in Europe and elsewhere." About Magal Security Systems Ltd.: Magal Security Systems Ltd. (Magal) is engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of computerized security systems, which automatically detect, locate and identify the nature of unauthorized intrusions. The Company's products are currently used in more than 70 countries worldwide to protect national borders, airports, correctional facilities, nuclear power stations and other sensitive facilities from terrorism, theft and other threats. Magal's shares trade in the U.S. on the NASDAQ Global Market and in Israel on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) under the symbol MAGS. This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations which may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual results, financial and otherwise, may differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. A number of these risks and other factors that might cause differences, some of which could be material, along with additional discussion of forward-looking statements, are set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Contacts: Magal Security Systems Ltd Lian Goldstein Tel: +972-3-539-1444 Fax: +972-3-536-6245 E-mail: GK Investor Relations Ehud Helft/Kenny Green Tel: (US) +1-646-201-9246 Int'l dial: +972-3-607-4717 E-mail: DATASOURCE: Magal Security Systems Ltd CONTACT: Contacts: Magal Security Systems Ltd, Lian Goldstein, Tel: +972-3-539-1444, Fax: +972-3-536-6245, E-mail: . GK Investor Relations, Ehud Helft/Kenny Green, Tel: (US) +1-646-201-9246, Int'l dial: +972-3-607-4717, E-mail:

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