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MATBOCK Recognized in the 2021 Inc 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies

Monday, September 13th, 2021

MATBOCK was included in the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, marking its inaugural entry on the list at #1033. Despite wide-spread manufacturing challenges associated with COVID-19, MATBOCK grew exponentially in its 11th year of business.

The ranking followed a year of significant change and rapid growth at MATBOCK. The manufacturing team expanded from 19 highly skilled employees to 32. Additionally, MATBOCK moved into a state-of-the art 12,400 square foot manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach with an additional laser cutting machine and several programmable sewing machines. Applying manufacturing best practices from other industries, the MATBOCK team slashed average production lead times by half while reducing past due orders and increasing on time delivery.

This past year also marked the introduction of several new and innovative products to meet the demands of our military, law enforcement, and civilian customers. One of MATBOCK’s most innovative and successful product launches was the HIVE communication bag. Designed to hold radios, a hub, and batteries, the HIVE transfers heat quickly, keeping equipment cool while maintaining water resistance. In 2021, MATBOCK manufactured and sold 1,751 HIVES in less than six months, highlighting the company’s growth and improved manufacturing efficiencies.

MATBOCK is honored to be included in the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies and we look forward to continued growth in 2022!

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Mandate Rejected: Qore Performance Standing for Freedom, Refusing Federal Government Business under Vaccine Mandate, Challenging Others to Join

Friday, September 10th, 2021

For Immediate Release

Sterling, VA – Human performance and thermoregulation company Qore Performance, Inc. announces that it will refuse to participate in, bid for, or service Federal government contracts as long as vaccine mandates for government contractors remain in place. “We unequivocally stand for individual freedom, liberty and the Constitution in both spirit and letter,” said Justin Li, Co-Founder and CEO of Qore Performance. Li elaborated that Qore Performance is leading by example, saying “America is a country founded on the idea that the government serves the people, not the other way around. We challenge every other company in America who has claimed they stand for freedom and the principles forever enshrined in our Constitution to join us in solidarity by cancelling all current business and rejecting all future contracts with the Federal government of the United States of America until these mandates are removed,” said Li. Qore Performance will continue to do business with state and local agencies who do not have similar mandates.

Qore Performance will continue to support all individual uniformed service personnel and unit purchase requests. “Our support for individual uniformed service personnel is unwavering,” said Li, “Our issues are solely with government officials who believe in the power of the state over the power of the individual.”

To learn more about Qore Performance and their mission, click here. “Building A Superhuman Future is about an unyielding belief in the power of individual freedom. There is no room for tyrannical government mandates.”

For sales inquiries, contact:
Doug Burr, Director of Sales and Business Development
P: 703.755.0724
Email

For media inquiries, contact:
Justin Li, Co-Founder and CEO
P: 703.755.0724
Email

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USSOCOM AT&L: Virtual Industry Engagement Event

Wednesday, September 8th, 2021

SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM SOF AT&L, will host a Virtual Industry Engagement Event on 12 October 2021 in order to advise Industry about how to do business with SOF AT&L and receive Industry feedback. During the event, participants will be given the opportunity to learn about current and future needs of SOF AT&L and how to take part in future business opportunities.

Request to Attend NLT 07 October 11:59 PM ET at events.sofwerx.org/engage21.

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WiGL Inc. and Cubic Cement Far-Field Wireless Network Collaboration

Tuesday, September 7th, 2021

HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, USA, September 7, 2021 — WiGL, Inc., a smart, touchless, wireless power company, today announced it is partnering with Cubic Defense Applications, Inc., under the Cubic Mission and Performance Solutions (CMPS) Business Unit of Cubic Corporation, a worldwide technology company in transportation and military technology, on a next-generation, ad-hoc IoT mesh network. The new network will be enabled by Energous’ WattUp active energy harvesting transmitter and receiver technology. Cubic, under contract from WiGL Inc. and acting as lead integrator, will bring together mature technology from Energous with mesh-networking enabling a seamless, unbounded, and convenient power capability that works like the data networks we have grown to rely on for daily life. “Utilizing award winning Commercial Off the Shelf solutions is a smart move because of the synergy between existing products and WiGL’s networking solutions”, said Cherif Chibane, WiGL CTO.

Since 2018, the Wireless Electrical Grid LAN company, WiGL Inc., has developed techniques for networking far-field wireless power charging and recharging. In its efforts to develop a mass market capability that makes wireless power transfer as easy to use as wireless data, WiGL creates islands of wireless power supporting unbounded networks of wireless power – thus tipping the balance of convenience for universal applications. WiGL’s patented technologies allow anyone to pick a wireless power network the same way they pick a Wi-Fi provider. WiGL “cuts the cords” and wirelessly powers devices on the move, in the home, in the office, and more.

With this collaboration, the LAN part of WIGL takes a giant leap forward. Robert Rickard, COO of WiGL Inc. commented, “Once people can actually experience a wireless far-field powered network and control the actions of it with their phone, the value proposition for this solution will be clear. Our singular mission is to make WiGL synonymous with convenient wireless power anywhere…”

Bringing these technologies together is Cubic, a technology-driven, market-leading provider of integrated solutions that increase situational understanding for transportation, Defense, C4ISR, and Training to decrease urban congestion and improve military effectiveness and operational readiness. A world leader in public transportation as well as military technologies, Cubic was the natural choice for WiGL to lead this integration effort. Dr. Ahmad Glover, CEO of WiGL commented, “Cubic was the very first company to endorse our solutions and helped us tremendously in our initial efforts – we wouldn’t be here as fast as we are without them. Their market potential in both the private industry and defense industries worldwide positions them as a key early market vendor for networked wireless power.” Michael Knowles, Senior Vice President of Cubic Corporation and President of Cubic Mission and Performance Solutions also commented, “Cubic has a long history of innovation and bringing leading capabilities to market. We are excited about the opportunity to team up with WiGL to address new power solutions that advantage our products and customers.”

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Savage Arms Savage Journeys Continues with a Focus on Family

Saturday, September 4th, 2021

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – August 23, 2021 – Savage Arms is proud to announce a the latest installment of its Savage Journeys project: Growing Up on 3-Gun. This profile features Logan Toland, a promising young 3-Gun competitor and the network of family support required for a commitment to shooting sports.

Savage Arms Marketing Director Beth Shimanski met Toland at a Generation III Gun match in 2018. His determination and cooperative spirit inspired Shimanski. She recognized his potential and admired his focus and attention to detail. “The passion he showed for new disciplines was astounding,” Shimanski noted. “He dove in to learn as much as he could and reached out to others to create long-term relationships with other competitors.”

“Finding someone you can lean on for input and who will tell it to you straight is so important,” Toland’s mentor and Savage ambassador Josh Froelich added. “It’s our job to help new shooters and new sportsmen in the community and show them how to be professional, quality additions to the sport.”

“Take the competitive side of Logan away, and you find a young man who simply wants to help bring more people into the shooting space,” Shimanski said. “The shooting sports are full of passionate people who just want to share their passion with others and Logan is one of those people.”

Toland’s Savage Journey is live at savagearms.com/blog.

For more Savage Journeys, visit savagearms.com.

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Join Kuiu In Helping The Families Of The Fallen Soldiers And The Wounded As They Tram Up With Recon & Sniper Foundation

Saturday, September 4th, 2021

DIXON, CA

KUIU, the leading manufacturer of ultralight performance hunting gear, is teaming up with the Recon & Sniper Foundation to raise funds for fallen soldiers’ families and the families of the injured soldiers after the recent bombing in Afghanistan. The brand is asking the public to support the cause and Kuiu has pledged and since contributed a $25,000 match to the Kabul Fallen Fund.

“The tragedies unfolding in Kabul serve as a sobering reminder of the sacrifices our brave military men and women, as well as their families, make.” Comments Philip McGinty, Vice President of the Recon & Sniper Foundation, “The Recon & Sniper Foundation has partnered with KUIU to launch the Kabul Fallen Fund. The mission is to provide immediate and ongoing support to the families of the fallen warriors and wounded. The lives of these patriots and their families are forever changed, the least we can do is stand shoulder to shoulder to share their burden.”

So far $129,000 has been donated towards the families through the Recon & Sniper Foundation which works to enhance the quality of life for service members, veterans, and their families.

“KUIU is humbled at the opportunity to step up and partner with such a great organization to help support the Kabul Fallen Fund,” says Justin Shaffer, Sr. Program Director of Guide and Outfitter at KUIU. “We were heartbroken to hear of the incredibly sad loss of our 13 service members and the 18 that were wounded in this senseless attack. We recognize that it’s a long road ahead as these families of the fallen and wounded continue their healing and grieving process, we want them to know they are not forgotten.”

To make a donation to the Kabul Fallen Soldiers fund, click here. To learn more about how you can help the Recon & Sniper Foundation and how they help service members, veterans, and their families, visit their website at reconsniperfoundation.org.

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EuroOptic Announces 1-day and 2-day Fulfillment RED Shipping

Thursday, September 2nd, 2021

EuroOptic is proud to announce the launch of their new RED shipping offering, a powerful 1-day and 2-day fulfillment option for eligible products purchased through EuroOptic.com.

Where previously the only options for ultra-fast fulfillment – both in terms of time prior shipment release and the actual ship speed itself – were to go through large, non-industry friendly merchant places, EuroOptic’s RED offering now gives their customer base the opportunity to have gear from their extensive partner base in their hands as soon as the next day.

Starting now, gear from Vortex, Nightforce, Leica, Swarovski, Leupold, Sitka Gear, and hundreds more partners are available at industry-leading fulfillment times – just look for the RED 1-Day and RED 2-Day branding on product listings. Combined with real-time inventory on products, world-class expert sales and customer support, and one of the largest available pools of in-stock and ready to ship products in the industry, EuroOptic’s goal is to provide a customer experience that’s truly the best available in our industry.

www.eurooptic.com

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Stealth Armor Systems Wants Industry Feedback On NIJ 0101.07 Armor Standard

Wednesday, September 1st, 2021

NIJ 0101.07 Standard

Letter from the CEO…. Hello everyone, I am not sure if the various agencies on our list are aware of this, but the NIJ standard is changing, and I wouldn’t say for the better.

I have been in this industry for 33 years now and the NIJ 0101.07 standard makes the 6th edition I have personally participated in as a manufacturer of armor, and as a laboratory technician. The prior standards have never really been that great and lag times from passing of a model to listing date is usually 6 months. Here are the issues with the new standard I want to make everyone aware of:

~ In the rifle threats they haven’t definitively distinguished a viable threat level, they have RF1 and RF 2 with the same rounds and velocities with really only the M855 as the upgraded level.

~ The Fit audit is just a paper pushing firm that charges a lot of money to do what the NIJ should be doing.

~ The ubiquitous use of clay as a medium that is supposed to be a constant in the test and resemble the body during a ballistic event on body armor. Factually it never has.

Over the coming weeks I have decided as one of my final tasks in this industry prior to retiring probably in 2027 is outline the issues with the NIJ standard, and offer a more common sense approach to testing body armor that serves law enforcement better.

In order to do this I need your help, and specifically I would like to invite questions and comments about the standard, as to what you think it does, or any ideas that might help with this task. I think everyone wants the same thing here, the question is do we just go with the new standard, or do we say enough of bad practices and let’s do something about it. One thing I will say is that NIJ standard is heavily integrated into specifying practices that favor those who have a vested interest in money, such is the case in many areas of the commercial market, but that shouldn’t be a practice when it comes to officer safety, and part of officer safety is testing armor in a way that can be repeated, which has never been the case.

Interested participants can contact me at a.bain@stealtharmorsystems.com or 346-212-6318 (cell)

Allan D. Bain
CEO/CTO

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