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Point Blank Enterprises And Protective Products Enterprises Complete Merger Combined Companies Operating As Point Blank Enterprises

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Point Blank Enterprises, Inc., announced that it has finalized its merger with Protective Products Enterprises, LLC. Both companies are owned by affiliates of Sun Capital Partners, a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies.

Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. has become the parent company and is now the operating owner of well-known and trusted global brands, including Point Blank Body Armor, PACA Body Armor, Protective Products and Paraclete. The Company will produce ballistics and soft armor designs, both concealable and tactical, at its manufacturing facilities in Pompano Beach, Fla., and Sunrise, Fla.

The Company also disclosed today that it has obtained new financing from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., with the funds to be used for general working purposes and to drive innovation in new designs for the Company’s end markets.

“For the past six months, we have been working diligently to integrate all aspects of our businesses – including sales and marketing, manufacturing, R&D, finance, and IT – to better serve our global customers,” said Jim Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. “We’ve made significant inroads and much of the integration is completed. We continue to win new awards, both domestically and abroad, and the changes we’re implementing now will allow us to further shorten our industry-leading delivery times, while continuing to provide our customers with the industry’s best and safest products. We look forward to building upon the heritage of Point Blank, PACA, Protective Products and Paraclete for years to come.”
www.pointblankenterprises.com .

For more information, please visit www.SunCapPart.com .

FNH USA to Proceed to Phase II of US Army Individual Carbine Program

Friday, May 4th, 2012

has confirmed that FNH USA will proceed to Phase II of the US Army Individual Carbine program.

Congrats to all!

Redback 1 Target

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Redback One released a photo of their new RB1 Combat Training Target, the ‘RB1 Skeleton.’ The concept came from Redback One and they enlisted the design genius of Steve Web St-Louis of Webtechgear to give it that perfect look.

It will be available for purchase in their Pro Shop soon.

Warrior West – BFG Dapper Panel Insert Set for A-III Style 3 Day Packs

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Although Blue Force Gear isn’t currently producing packs, the Dapper product line hasn’t gone away. In fact, they are building a great product that allows you to utilize Dapper pouches and accessories in your current daypack.

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The Dapper Panel Insert Set for A-III Style 3 Day Packs comes with two inserts (small and large), each featuring a generous amount of Velcro loop covered real estate. The panels also incorporate carrying handles so that they can be easily removed and utilized.

www.blueforcegear.com/dapper-panel-insert-set-for-a-iii-style-3-day-packs

Warrior West – FPG Survivor System

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

The FPG Survivor System is a patent pending heat reflective backpack shelter. The system is all about living out of your ruck. It goes back to basic field craft, giving the user a lot of options for employment. The FPG Survivor System is designed to be used with the Marauder Pack System but can be employed alone in a variety of ways.

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It can be used alone to wrap yourself up for a halt or in conjunction with the poles to prepare a variety of configurations.

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Camouflage netting enhances the performance of the asymmetric shape for concealment.

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You can batten down the hatches for inclement weather or open it up for use over a firing or observation point, or for use in hot environments.

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The Survivor Sysyem also integrates the sleeping pad from the Marauder Pack which snaps right into place.

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www.forceprotector.com

US4CES Family of Camouflage – Spec Ops Brand

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

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This is a Spec Ops Brand T.H.E. Pack in US4CES OCIE pattern. It is not yet for sale in this camo scheme.

www.specopsbrand.com

Warrior West – Source Hydration

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

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Source Hydration offers the Razor; the keep-it-simple approach to MOLLE hydration. It is designed to integrate specifically with armor vest carriers and other platforms with PALS webbing. However, they did something interesting. The Razor can be fitted to both even and odd numbered PALS channels thanks to a little bit of innovation. The low profile baffled bladder is great for use while seated or when wearing packs.

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Unit and agency orders go to www.adsinc.com.

Warrior West – Rocky Boots – Aviator S2V

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

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Rocky Boots has introduced a new Naval Aviator version of their highly popular S2V. It is a full leather design integrating a steel toe and comes in Yankee Brown. This boot will also be available in Black. It meets all safe to fly requirements and will be available August 2012. Look for Army and Air Force versions as well.

www.rockyboots.com