Our worldwide network of Sales Representatives and Distributors promote and sell AS&E's comprehensive product line. If you are interested in learning about AS&E's proprietary products or services, please contact our Domestic (U.S.) Sales Group or our International Sales Group and we will put you in contact with a representative in your region. The sales representative will work with you to understand your specific requirements and recommend the right inspection solution.
Once you have completed your selection process to purchase an AS&E inspection solution, our Contracts and Financing Departments will work with you to understand the multiple Financing Options available.
Sales Agent Opportunities
If you would like to explore a possible Sales Representative or Distributorship relationship with AS&E, please contact our International Sales Group.
After-Sale Support
Our after-sale support, which consists of our Services & Support and Program Management offices, works to customize the installation and implementation of your system, and to integrate it into existing security procedures. This "solutions approach" to selling is AS&E's hallmark.
Financing Options
AS&E assists our clients in customizing a financing program through several global banking and lease financing institutions, as well as U.S. and multi-lateral financing institutions.
The Export-Import Bank of the United States
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im) sponsors a variety of programs that provide financing or financial support to foreign buyers of U.S.-origin capital equipment and related services.
Standard Medium- and Long-Term Loans, Guarantees, and Insurance Programs
Characteristics of these programs include:
- Financing terms for up to 10 years
- Market-based interest rates
- Financing amounts of up to $25 million
- 85% of U.S. content of the total project cost available for Ex-Im financing
- Highly flexible financing structures - including credit insurance to lending banks; loan guarantees to third-party lenders; and direct loans by Ex-Im to foreign buyers
- Eligible purchases include all forms of capital equipment and related operations, maintenance, and training services
- Transaction-specific loan application process, beginning with the issuance of a formal Letter of Interest
- Ministry of Finance guarantee preferable for foreign government buyers
- Supplemental commercial financing
Supplemental Commercial Financing
Supplemental Loans for 15% Down Payment
If a foreign project appears eligible for 85% Ex-Im financing, many U.S. banks will consider lending the remaining 15% for down payment. Typically, these types of loans are market-based and shorter-term than the Ex-Im-financed portion.
Regional Development Banks and Additional Support Sources
Several large, multi-government-owned development banks exist to finance projects that enhance developing countries' national infrastructure and promote economic growth. Development banks typically participate as part of a consortium of public and private lenders, and provide significant counsel to client governments in the structuring of financing transactions. For more information on development financing institutions, please contact International Sales.
Leasing
Speed, Convenience, Payment Flexibility
American Science and Engineering, Inc., through its leasing partners, can assist in providing quotes for lease financing of both its ParcelSearch™ and CargoSearch™ product lines for federal, state, and municipal government and commercial customers. Indicative lease financing quotes are submitted through AS&E in affiliation with separate lease financing institutions and are subject to approval of lease vendor's Credit and Risk and Asset Management Departments.
Leasing is a flexible alternative to direct purchase and conventional financing. With different equipment requirements, cash flows, and streams of income, leasing can be a cost-effective vehicle that meets the requirements of various customer and agency budgets. There are several leasing plans available, including lease to own, lease with an option to own, and straight operating leases.