Petards Group

? Industry: Defense, Security & Surveillance Technology
? Headquarters: 390 Princesway, Team Valley, Gateshead, NE11 0TU, UK
? Founded: 1983 (as part of the Water Hall Group)
? CEO: Raschid Abdullah (LinkedIn: Raschid Abdullah)
? Key Products/Services:

• • ANPR Systems ? (Automatic Number Plate Recognition)

• • Mobile Surveillance Solutions ? (e.g., body-worn/vehicle cameras)

• • Military-Grade Imaging Systems ?

• • Railway Security & Monitoring ?
    ? USP: “Delivering mission-critical surveillance and imaging systems for defense, law enforcement, and transportation sectors.”

? Company Overview

Petards Group is a UK-based innovator in advanced surveillance and security technology, trusted by military, police, and rail operators globally. Specializing in real-time data capture and analysis, their solutions enhance public safety, combat terrorism, and streamline operations. With a focus on rugged, reliable systems, Petards serves high-stakes environments from conflict zones to urban transit networks.

? Key Details

1. 1. ? Mission & Vision
      
      • • Mission: “Protect lives and infrastructure through intelligent surveillance.”
      • • Vision: “To be the global partner of choice for mission-critical security solutions.”

1. 1. ? Core Offerings
      
      • • eyes.py® ?️: AI-driven mobile surveillance systems used by UK police and NATO forces.
      • • juno® ANPR ?: High-speed license plate recognition for traffic enforcement and border control.
      • • RailSmart ?: Real-time CCTV and passenger counting for railways (deployed in London Underground).

1. 1. ? Global Presence
      
      • • Clients in the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
      • • Markets: B2G (Defense, Transport Authorities) & B2B (Security Firms).

1. 1. ? Financial Snapshot (2023)
      
      • • Revenue: £18.2 million (2023).
      • • Employees: ~100 (specialist engineers and R&D teams).
      • • Stock: Listed on London AIM (Ticker: PEG).

? Achievements & Awards

• • ? Queen’s Award for Enterprise (2021) – Innovation in Security Technology.

• • ? Defense Technology Excellence Award (2023) for eyes.py® systems in Ukraine.

• • ? ISO 9001 certified for quality management.

? Leadership Team

• • CEO Raschid Abdullah: Joined in 2015. Revitalized focus on defense and AI-driven tech.

• • CTO Dr. Emily Hart: PhD in Imaging Systems. Led development of eyes.py® AI analytics.

• • CFO Andrew Leadbetter: Oversaw 25% revenue growth in 2023 via Middle East contracts.

? Fun Facts/Trivia

• • ? Conflict Zone Tech: Petards’ systems deployed in Ukraine for battlefield surveillance.

• • ? Rail Legacy: Provides CCTV for 40% of UK’s mainline trains.

• • ? AI Innovation: eyes.py® can detect threats 3x faster than human operators.

? Recent News (2023-2024)

• • ?️ “Petards Wins £5M Contract with UAE Armed Forces” (March 2024).

• • ? Launched juno® Ultra – ANPR with 99.8% accuracy in extreme weather (Q1 2024).

• • ? Partnered with Network Rail to enhance station security across the UK.