(SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 11, 2020) — Today, Angel 7 Industries, LLC (A7) announces its partnership with PPG to provide coatings and other supply materials for i-RMR™, its next-generation lens technology.  The partnership will begin with PPG supplying specific coatings for specific applications for military and law enforcement eye protection, in addition to some existing products.

PPG, a leading global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials, has more than 70 years of experience engineering and producing optical grade monomers and coatings typically used in the manufacturing of ophthalmic lenses.   

“This is the most logical partnership we could have with our i-RMR™ technology to date,” said Kerry Harris, A7’s director and chief technology officer (CTO).  “Because we produce the most durable eye protection in the world, PPG will enhance our existing technology for future product capabilities.  We are excited for this partnership and where it can go in the future concerning product advancements.  Welcome To The Next Level.”

Believed to be one of the world’s strongest lens technologies, A7’s i-RMR™ substrate has demonstrated the ability to not only stop a shot from a 12-guage shotgun at 10 feet away but also a shot from a .22 long rifle from 5 feet away without any penetration or deformation of the lens while being in a photochromic state.

PPG will provide its PPG HI-GARD® lens coating solution, a durable, scratch-resistant coating that offers four to six times more abrasion resistance than uncoated lenses as well as further product options involving coatings and materials.

We protect and beautify the world is a trademark and Hi-Gard and the PPG Logo are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

“A the center of PPG’s mission is a commitment to ‘protect and beautify the world’, and we truly feel we are living up to that mission in our partnership with A7,” commented Keith Cross, PPG co-leader and global director, strategic marketing, optical monomers and coatings.  “As A7 likes to say – “Welcome To The Next Level,” we are proud to be part of the ‘next level’ with A7 and look forward to partnering together to bring PPG’s latest technology solutions to A7 and their customers.”

Currently, A7 eye protection is available in two enhanced ballistic models — i-RMR™ and i-RMR™ /Ghost Shield™ Photochromic. Both can be combined with other lens technologies into a single product.  These lenses also incorporate highly effective anti-fog, anti-scratch and hydrophobic layers that provide fog free vision and unmatched durability against sand, chemicals, fuels, and saltwater.

i-RMR™ and Ghost Shield™ are registered trademarks of Angel 7 Industries, LLC.  

A7 is a privately held technology think tank and research & development firm that was founded by Kerry Harris, a retired United States Marine Corps officer and Navy pilot. A7 designs, engineers, and produces state-of-the-art products, systems, and solutions that enhance safety, enhance performance, enhance survivability, and increase utility.

For information about A7 and i-RMR™ and Ghost Shield™, please visit www.angel7industries.com or contact Kerry Harris by email at director@angel7industries.com or by phone at 844.220.6181.

For information about PPG and its optical materials and coatings, please visit www.ppgoptical.com or contact Keith Cross by e-mail at kcross@ppg.com or by phone at 724.393.4692.

NEWINGTON, N.H., (August 10, 2020) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been recognized with two 2020 Industry Choice Awards.  The Industry Choice Awards are awarded to manufacturers based upon a comprehensive independent evaluation by industry experts including competitive shooters, trainers, enthusiasts, law enforcement personnel, and retail associates for fit, form, finish, and functionality. 

SIG SAUER was the recipient of the following 2020 Industry Choice Awards:

2020 Frank Desomma Innovation of the Year Industry Choice Award – SIG SAUER CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle: The SIG SAUER CROSS features a precision free-floating stainless-steel barrel fitted to a one-piece aluminum receiver, with no need for bedding or action screws, to deliver extreme accuracy; an aluminum M-LOK™ handguard for quick and easy attachment of bipods, rails, night-vision or thermal clip-on optics; familiar AR-15 styled controls for a seamless transition to the CROSS platform; a unique two-stage match-grade trigger that can be adjusted from 2 to 4.5lbs, and AICS pattern magazines for the ultimate compatibility across calibers, platforms, cartridges, and loads.  The unique folding and locking precision stock of the CROSS offers toolless adjustment that can be modified for any shooting position while in the field.  With folded stock the CROSS measures as short as 25” making it the ideal hunting rifle to fit in any backcountry backpack. 

The SIG SAUER CROSS was recognized by the judges for its “adjustability” to fit a wide range of hunters and shooters, it’s “smooth loading cycles,” and having the, “adaptability of a modern PRS chassis except that this rifle is very pleasantly light weight.”       

“When our product management team and engineers researched developing a bolt-action rifle from SIG, they looked at what was missing from the market, and what new innovation SIG could bring to hunters and precision shooters,” began Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales. “Hunting rifles are typically focused on less weight, and accuracy is secondary. Precision rifles are designed for extreme accuracy, with no weight limitations. What was missing from the market was a true crossover. The SIG CROSS is the best of both worlds, featuring the characteristics of a hunting rifle, with the accuracy of a precision rifle, and we are very honored to be recognized for this innovation with an Industry Choice Award.” 

2020 Handgun of the Year Industry Choice Award – P320 XFIVE LEGION:  The SIG SAUER P320 XFIVE LEGION is a 9mm striker-fired pistol, with the TXG tungsten infused heavy XGrip module, a Legion Gray PVD Slide with lightening cuts, 5” match grade bull barrel, and a lightened and skeletonized trigger.  The recoil assembly of the P320 XFIVE Legion has been upgraded to include a one-piece stainless steel guide rod and a 14lb. 1911-style spring, plus an extra 12lb. spring, allowing the end user to easily adjust the recoil spring for a customized shooting experience.  The pistol comes optic ready and is compatible with a SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO1Pro Optic or a standard DeltaPoint Pro Optic, features Dawson Precision® Fiber Optic front and adjustable rear sights, and comes with three 17-round magazines with anodized aluminum Henning Group base pads.

The SIG SAUER P320 XFIVE LEGION was recognized by the judges for its, “overall feel and ease of use,” its “ability to place accurate shots quickly,” and noted that the, “the new material is innovative, and the additional weight allows for  more control on the handgun making follow up shots faster.”

“The P320 XFIVE LEGION embodies the forward-thinking mindset we have at SIG SAUER when it comes to product development, and we are very proud that this has resulted in the 2020 Industry Choice Award for Best Handgun of the Year,” continued Taylor.  “The P320 XFIVE LEGION changed the game for competition pistols, and its innovative features beginning with our patented tungsten infused grip module, giving it the weight of steel with the flex of polymer, are designed to enhance the overall shooting experience by substantially reducing felt recoil and muzzle flip for outstanding on-target accuracy.”

The 2020 Industry Choice Awards was sponsored by Oneida Molded Plastics and hosted virtually on July 28, 2020.