October 3, 2006

BATTELLE-MANAGED CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER (CBIAC) RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS SECURITY AWARD

Aberdeen, MD--The Chemical and Biological Defense Information Analysis Center, operated by Battelle, was named a winner of the James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award at a ceremony in San Diego Sept. 27. Battelle has operated the CBIAC for the Department of Defense for 20 years.

The Cogswell award, bestowed by the U.S. Defense Security Service, is presented annually to a select group of defense contractors for outstanding achievement in matters related to a facility's security program. It is the most prestigious honor the Defense Security Service (DSS) can award to cleared industry.

Established in 1966, the award is named in honor of the late Air Force Col. James S. Cogswell, who was the first chief of the unified office of Industrial Security. He was responsible for developing the basic principles of the Industrial Security Program, which includes an emphasis on the partnership between industry and government to protect classified information.

The criteria for the award include establishing and maintaining a security program that goes well beyond the basic National Industrial Security Program requirements and providing leadership to other cleared facilities in setting high standards for security.

Facilities can only be nominated by an Industrial Security representative if they have at least two consecutive superior industrial security review ratings and they show a sustained degree of excellence and innovation in overall security program management, implementation, and oversight.

"We're tremendously honored to receive this recognition for our security program at the CBIAC," said Steve Kelly, Senior VP for Battelle's National Security Division. "Our staff members work diligently to make security a top priority because they know it's important for our service members and our country."

Battelle serves the national interest by applying broad scientific and technological expertise to challenges facing the Department of Defense and its joint programs offices. For more than 75 years, Battelle has provided solutions and expertise in critical fields--from missile defense to WMD defense to biomedical defense--combining laboratory skills with field application and support services.

Battelle is a global leader in science and technology. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, it develops and commercializes technology and manages laboratories for customers. Battelle, with the national labs it manages or co-manages, oversees 20,000 staff members and conducts $3.4 billion in annual research and development. Battelle innovations have included the development of the office copier machine (Xerox); pioneering work on compact disc technology; fiber optics for telecommunications; new medical products to fight diabetes, cancer and heart disease; breakthroughs in environmental waste treatment; homeland security technologies; and advancements in transportation safety and security.

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