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Thursday, January 16th, 2020Ehmke MFG/High Ground Announces Promotions In Their Leadership Team for 2020
Thursday, January 16th, 2020Ehmke Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Philadelphia, PA.) announces the promotion effective immediately of the following Team Members to help implement new business and sales strategies to lead Ehmke into 2020.
Glenn Aust will assume the role of President of Ehmke. The role was previously vacant after the retirement of Louis Verna, Jr.in 2001. Mr. Aust is responsible for the daily performance of the organization directly managing the engineering, operations, quality and sales groups. He will report to Bob Rosania, CEO & Owner. Mr. Aust joined Ehmke in 2004 as a design engineer and has since risen through the organization assuming roles of greater responsibility; including, Director of Engineering and VP of Engineering. CEO Bob Rosania comments, “Glenn helps solidify our leadership team. Over the last 16 years, just about every critical project or major customer Glenn played an important role. His textile experience and knowledge of our company’s personnel and processes make him the ideal President to lead Ehmke into the 2020’s.” Mr. Aust, who holds a number of LEAN Enterprise certifications, adds, “A banner over our production floor reads ‘OUR TROOPS DESERVE OUR BEST’. My mission is to make sure the company lives up to that promise. I am honored and excited to have the opportunity to work with such an exceptional team here at Ehmke, a leader in the military and commercial textile manufacturing industry where we are able support, design, manufacture and deliver a diverse offering of quality Made in the USA products; especially to our Armed forces.”
Mike Runella is promoted to Executive Vice President, Tactical Systems (High Ground Gear). Mr. Runella previously served as Director of Development, Tactical Systems (High Ground Gear). He brings over 13 years of tactical gear experience in Nylon and armor to the newly created position. Mr. Runella spent 6 years serving his country at home and abroad in the US. Coast Guard and Federal Government as a member of the Special Operations community earning a number of citations. He holds a BBA and PMBA from the University of Phoenix. CEO Rosania comments on his promotion, “Mike’s work ethic is unmatched developing, designing, promoting and selling High Ground gear. He brings a wealth of practical experience from his service in the Spec-Ops community and industry to ensure our warfighters are receiving the most effective gear to complete their missions. In his new position, he will work with other members of the Leadership Team to plot our pathway forward.” Mr. Runella added, “I am looking forward to 2020 and beyond for not only the High Ground brand but the opportunity with Ehmke Manufacturing in new arenas that we have never engaged in as an organization. We at Ehmke/High Ground have a unique advantage being one of the very few manufactures with a broad range of in-house capabilities ranging from tactical nylon and armor solutions to commercial textiles manufacturing all under the same roof. I’m excited and eager to introduce a number of tactical edge leading High Ground products over the next year.”
Daniel Nguyen is promoted to Director of Engineering filling a position previously held by newly named President Glenn Aust. Mr. Nguyen is a graduate of Temple University earning a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering. CEO Rosania could not be happier with Mr. Nguyen’s ascension in the company, “Daniel is a true Ehmke success story. Starting as a college engineering intern seven (7) years ago, he has risen in the organization through hard work and sheer determination. He lends a keen design eye that helps sort through many of our challenging design projects”. Mr. Nguyen is also looking towards the future, “I’m pumped for 2020 at Ehmke because of the new opportunities to learn, grow, and reach higher for our company goals. It’s been a fantastic 7 years and I look forward to helping lead Ehmke for many more”. His previous positions at Ehmke include Design Engineer and Quality Engineer. He will report to President Glenn Aust.
For more information about the company, go to www.ehmkemanufacturing.com and www.highgroundgear.com.
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Thursday, January 16th, 2020
Persistent Systems Improves MPU5 Radio – Releases Software Update
Thursday, January 16th, 2020PERSISTENT TO RELEASE FIRMWARE VERSION 19.5.3 ADDRESSING DIRECT FEEDBACK FROM THE U.S. ARMY 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION
NEW YORK, NY. – Dec 04, 2019 – Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”) is excited to release Firmware Version 19.5.3 for the MPU5 and Embedded Module. This firmware addresses feedback from a readiness exercise conducted by the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division.
“Thank you to the Rakkasan’s for the in-depth after-action report. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps Persistent continue to improve the MPU5 in ways that are most beneficial to the warfighter,” said Eric Stern, Director of Engineering at Persistent.
Firmware Version 19.5.3 contains significant performance improvements specifically intended to benefit dismounted end users. Improvements include:
• Improved Battery Life: about 3-hours increase in MPU5 runtime on a standard 6.8 Ah battery pack reduces the number of batteries soldiers must carry to support their mission duration. Power consumption improvements also benefit Embedded Module users.
• Improved Audio Quality: new Opus audio codec implementation, delivers crystal clear audio and an 8x reduction in network utilization for voice traffic. Improved audio clarity further reduces the cognitive load on the soldier.
• Rotary Knob implementation: users can now modify Audio Volume or select their Intercom Talk Group via the 8-position knob on the MPU5.
• LED Blackout Mode: users can now disable the status LED to support low-visibility operations.
• Simplified Web Management: Web interface is now streamlined based on the cables currently connected to the radio and displays only relevant settings to the user, improving ease of use and ensuring users are maximizing the capabilities of the MPU5.
• Multicast Firmware Upgrade: firmware upgrades to large MPU5 networks now occur via multicast, enabling a rapid upgrade of a large number of nodes.
• Rapid Configuration Tool: implementation of a tool to help automate the mass configuration of MPU5s. As users continue to create larger networks, rapid configuration becomes even more critical.
“We want to empower warfighters with industry-leading capabilities, and receiving direct user feedback from operational units is extremely beneficial. Their feedback allows us to focus on improving existing capabilities and developing new ones to address capability gaps that can only be discovered in real-world deployments of the network,” Stern added.
Firmware Version 19.5.3 is immediately available. Existing customers will receive an email notification and can download the firmware from the new Persistent Customer Support Portal. All customers are encouraged to upgrade.
Samson Manufacturing is Giving Away a Ruger Mini-14 with the New Samson A-TM Folding Stock at SHOT Show!
Thursday, January 16th, 2020
KEENE, NH – Stop by the Samson booth, #20327, at SHOT for your chance to win our A-TM prize package valued at over $2,000, including: a Ruger® Stainless Steel Mini-14® rifle and our New A-TM folding Stock, a sight set from XS Sights, a 36″ Padded Weapons Case from Voodoo Tactical, a Ruger 20 rd. Magazine with a Titanium Cerakote® finish by SnF Finishing, and a $100 gift certificate from our friends at Ammo Supply Warehouse!
The only way to enter is by visiting the Samson booth, #20237 at this year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas, January 21-24, 2020.
See you at SHOT!
New Wipe-Silencer, Slide-Locked Glock Pistol From Hush Puppy Project
Thursday, January 16th, 2020
The new Model 2 wipe-style suppressor from the Hush Puppy Project weighs 3.7 ozs and is only 3” long yet delivers superb sound reduction thanks to a patent-pending arrangement of sound-dampening “wipes”. The Model 2 will be shown at the upcoming 2020 SHOT Show next week in Las Vegas along with a new slide-locked Glock G19 Gen 5 pistol with a Glock factory threaded barrel and factory suppressor height sights.
The Model 2 is the smallest and lightest silencer ever produced by the Hush Puppy Project. Designed to be shot “wet” for maximum sound reduction, the Model 2 features six wipes held by a patent-pending module that clips the wipes into place. The fully functional Auxiliary Module allows for added length and wipes for additional suppression or the wipes in the Auxiliary Module allow reloading of the primary module.
Additionally, a new Hush Puppy slide-locked Glock G19 Gen 5 pistol with a Glock factory threaded barrel will be shown for the first time at the SHOT Show. New for 2020, Glock is introducing a threaded-barrel model of their popular G19 Gen 5 and the Hush Puppy Project is offering this pistol with our patented Slide Lock Device to render the pistol a locked breech, manually operated single-shot, eliminating the sound of the slide cycling for the quietest shot possible.
Hush Puppy Project’s sister company, Super Vel Ammunition, will be introducing a recreation of the U.S. Navy SEALs’ Mk 144 Mod 0 9mm subsonic ammunition at the SHOT Show. Super Vel and Hush Puppy can be found at booth 1720 and with their distributor Lipsey’s at booth 11329.
Rheinmetall and Thales Are Teaming in Germany within the Field of Unguided and Guided Rockets
Thursday, January 16th, 2020• This agreement aims to support together the future developments, qualification and production of the 70mm (2.75”) rocket systems for the German market
• Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH will lead the team towards the German customers
• Together, the two international groups will propose complementary capabilities for the Tiger MK3 program
Rheinmetall and Thales have signed an agreement to support together the future developments, qualification and production of the 70mm (2.75”) guided and unguided rockets solutions for helicopters as well as potentially other new platforms in Germany.
The Thales 70mm (2.75”) rocket systems are currently operated on UHT Tiger and under certification on Airbus Helicopters H145M. As part of the agreement, Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH will lead the team towards the German customers and use its wide experience as main supplier to the Bundeswehr to ensure the future requirements are met.
The agreement deepens the existing relationship between Thales and Rheinmetall in this field as other members of Rheinmetall Group are working in collaborative integration programs with Thales like on Rheinmetall Canada’s Mission Master UGV.
Together, Rheinmetall and Thales propose important complementary capabilities, especially in the frame of the Tiger MK3 program (guided rocket in “Lock-On-Before-Launch” mode, additional communication between the rocket system and the platform, identification, remote control…)
Torsten Böhm, Senior Vice President ‘Business Development and Sales’, Rheinmetall Waffe Munition:
“The multi-decade experience and quality of the Thales 70mm rockets fit perfectly to Rheinmetall’s activities to provide the users in Germany with the best products. The Thales portfolio in this domain is complementary to the current Rheinmetall technical portfolio. This gives the opportunity to combine forces, but more important gives the user direct access to products, meeting the highest requirements on effectiveness, accuracy and safety. And that is our mission.”
Stéphane Bianchi, director of the Airborne Armament business segment, Thales:
“This strengthening of the collaboration in Germany between Thales and Rheinmetall is good news for both groups. We will provide our expertise with the 70mm (2.75”) rocket systems, which equip already many platforms in the world, and Rheinmetall the knowledge of the German customer. This is a true win-win, at a time when Airbus Helicopters is developing its Tiger MK3 version.”
Comp-Tac Releases Six New Products, Including New Holster, Mounts and More!
Thursday, January 16th, 2020HOUSTON – Jan. 15, 2020 – Comp-Tac® released six new products and will highlight them at the 2020 SHOT Show.
Comp-Tac® developed the Blue Duty Holster Series™, a level two holster designed to work with or without a light or red-dot attachment, with direct input from the law enforcement community. The company also launched three additional attachments, the Push-button Locking Mount V2™, Secure Quick Release™ (SQR), and the updated International™ Mount Kit V2, as well as slick versions of the Kydex® Tourniquet TACO® and Kydex® Handcuff TACO®.
“The addition of Comp-Tac® to the HSGI® family allows us to better cater to and design for the law enforcement community with unmatched speed and versatility,” explained Bill Babboni, HSGI® vice president of sales and operations. “This holster is a huge step for us, and we are thrilled to show off at SHOT. All of these products were designed to meet the requests and needs of our customers and will be on display at the 2020 SHOT Show (Booth 11162).”
The Blue Duty Holster Series™ was designed with direct involvement from LAPD and other LE agencies. The holster is a level two with a spring-loaded, thumb-activated bale, that will accommodate firearms equipped with red-dot optical sights and with or without a weapon light. The Blue Duty Holster Series comes in two different designs, an optic covered version for extra protection or an optic uncovered version for smaller footprint. Available in many of the most popular LE handguns, in both right and left hand and a variety of colors.
Blue Duty Holster Series™ MSRP: $145.00
The PLM V2™ is a hinged equipment mount piece that fits belts up to 2.25” in width. The mount opens with the push of a button and can be locked closed for extra security and retention.
PLM V2™ MSRP: $13.00
The Secure Quick Release™ (SQR) is a two-piece mounting system that allows holsters or other equipment to move quickly and easily from one position to the next. The SQR gives users the flexibility to move their holster from chest, to belt to leg rig in a matter of seconds.
Secure Quick Release™ (SQR) MSRP: $26.00 (both pieces)
The International™ Mount Kit V2 has been updated to fit belts up to 2.25”. The belt mount portion of the kit is now multi-fit with an adjustment bar that can be attached at multiple belt widths and later changed if the user desires. The drop-offset piece has been improved for enhanced rigidity and function.
International™ Mount Kit MSRP: $36.00 (full kit)
The Slick Tourniquet TACO® and Slick Handcuff TACO® are additional versions of our popular Kydex® Tourniquet and Kydex® Handcuff TACOs. The slick finish is smoother, with a less aggressive design.
Slick Tourniquet TACO® MSRP: $38.00
Slick Handcuff TACO® MSRP: $36.00
