Harrisonburg, Virginia, March 24, 2021 – Noble Supply & Logistics, an industry leader in Global Supply Chain Management, Logistics, DoD Mission Support, and Technology, announces the acquisition of Tactical & Survival Specialties, Inc.® (TSSi). TSSi, a decades-long provider of Special Operations Equipment (SOE), brings a specialized supply chain, an experienced team, and tailored logistics solutions to Noble’s growing SOE support to Military and other Government customers. 

“I am thrilled to join forces with TSSi and expand our product offering to our customers,” said Tom Noble, Co-Founder, and CEO of Noble. “This acquisition brings together two companies that are razor-focused on ensuring that our warfighters and government customers have the supplies, gear, and equipment they need to complete their missions. Both companies complement each other extremely well, and we are looking forward to working together to add value to the DOD supply chain.”

The Noble-TSSi partnership expands the companies’ capabilities in meeting customers’ requirements for competitive pricing on a broad range of SOE equipment, dedicated customer service, and product expertise, along with established vendor relationships and agreements to serve Military and Government customers better. 

Since 2003, Noble has worked with Military and Government customers to find better products, prices, transportation, and services at worldwide locations. This new partnership with TSSi means known team members with expanded product, transportation, and technology solutions. 

“No question that Noble is the right home for TSSi,” said Bill Strang, TSSi’s Founder and CEO. “After more than 40 years of supporting those who serve and defend this country, it is important that our mission continue to grow and provide our customers with the best operational support equipment and services available. This partnership will provide our customers with more choices, better prices, and consistently reliable delivery.” 

WARRIOR PROTECTION AND READINESS COALITION PRESENTS 2021 SENTINEL AWARD TO
U.S SENATOR MIKE ROUNDS (R-SD) AND U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JIM LANGEVIN (D-RI, 2nd District)

Leading Industry Association Recognizes Robust Support of Essential American ManufacturingMARBLEHEAD, MA (March 23rd, 2021) The Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) announced that Senator Mike Rounds (SD), and Congressman James Langevin (RI-02), have been awarded the 2021 WPRC Sentinel Award for their legislative leadership on behalf of the domestic defense industrial base that supports U.S. servicemembers and homeland security personnel. The Sentinel Award is presented annually to Members of Congress who have exhibited unique leadership to ensure high quality, American-made personal protective gear, uniforms, footwear and equipment are available to the Federal government at the best value to the taxpayer.

WPRC Chairman Justin Mayer said, “Senator Rounds and Congressman Langevin continue to lead vital efforts to support the domestic industrial base, enabling the rapid production of American-made military and medical PPE during a period of sustained market disruptions.  We are grateful for their leadership on behalf of those who serve in the Armed Services, the Department of Homeland Security, and frontline medical personnel. Sen. Rounds and Rep. Langevin are working every day to renew and strengthen American production of critical life-saving equipment and PPE at the best value to the Federal government.”

The Sentinel Award presentation took place during the 2021 WPRC Legislative Summit, conducted virtually due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. WPRC members participated in virtual meetings with key Members of Congress and staff members to advocate for best-in-class, American-made equipment, textiles and uniforms for U.S. service members, frontline medical responders, and the operational agencies within the Department of Homeland Security.

WPRC’s top legislative priority, the Homeland Security Procurement Reform (HOPR) Act, was passed unanimously in the House in the 116th Congress and will be re-introduced in the 117th to help ensure that American tax dollars are spent on high-quality, American-made uniforms, footwear and personal protective equipment (PPE). The WPRC continues to lead legislative advocacy to strengthen the domestic industrial base for manufacturers of PPE, body armor, ballistic helmets, eye protection, hearing protection, footwear, load carriage and the critical input materials required to maintain a complete, healthy domestic supply chain.

About the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition and the Sentinel Award:

The Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) Sentinel Award is the association’s highest honor, presented annually to policymakers who have demonstrated extraordinary support for the American industry that manufactures advanced combat clothing and equipment for the Armed Services and Department of Homeland Security.

WPRC member companies strive every day to provide innovative, advanced solutions to ensure that our armed forces are prepared for any encounter, anywhere in the world. Senator Michael “Mike” Rounds represents the State of South Dakota. He serves on the Committee on Armed Services; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; Veterans’ Affairs; and Environment and Public Works. Congressman James Langevin represents the 2nd District of Rhode Island and serves as a senior member of the Committee on Armed Services.

U.S. Representative Jim Langevin accepted the 2021 Sentinel Award presented virtually by WPRC Executive Director David Costello, Chairman Justin Mayer, and the membership of the WPRC.

VANCOUVER, BC, March 9, 2021 — Herschel Supply Co. announced today that Jon Hoerauf will join the company as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Hoerauf brings nearly two decades of experience as a global executive in the outdoor apparel space to this newly created role. Herschel Supply, which recently celebrated its ten year milestone, has established itself as a leader within the bag category and continues to experience global expansion. Under Hoerauf’s leadership, the brand will continue its impressive growth through both its international wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels, brought to life through their penchant for rich storytelling.

“Jamie and Lyndon have built a phenomenal brand that is ultimately a design company at its core,” said Jon Hoerauf, Chief Executive Officer. “This excites me not only from a product standpoint, but also in seeing how they have designed the organization for success. With the company being ten years old, it has an unbelievably strong foundation and huge opportunity to further disrupt the category with its product and storytelling. I take great responsibility and pride in being a steward for what they have built.”

“With collaboration at top of mind, finding a seasoned leader like Jon who we can join forces with, and who can bring out the best in us, our team, and our partners, is something we’re really excited about,” said Lyndon Cormack, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Herschel Supply Co. “We want to ensure we’re exploring every avenue that drives value to anyone who has a touchpoint with our brand.”

“Bringing Jon on board will allow Lyndon and I to focus our energy and passion around the things that get us most excited — expanding our business, innovating our products, and continuing to evolve creatively,” added Jamie Cormack, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Herschel Supply Co. “Our ten year anniversary felt like the perfect milestone to bring on a CEO with the expertise to take us into this next chapter.”

Throughout his career, Hoerauf has structured commercial strategies for outdoor apparel brands at a global level. He joined Arc’teryx, a high performance outdoor apparel company, in 2012 as VP, Global Commercial. During his eight year tenure, Jon helped grow the brand into a best in class commercial organization that offers its core consumers an enriched brand experience. In 2016, Jon stepped into the role of President and General Manager, leading the company through unprecedented global growth. He also served as President, Apparel for Amer Sports, a sporting goods company that includes Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic, Suunto, Wilson, and Precor within their brand portfolio.

Prior to Arc’teryx, Jon spent more than a decade at The North Face, where he served as Global Product Director for Summit Series, their collection of high-performance products, as a leading member of the team that propelled the business from $100M to over $2B. At Herschel Supply Co., Hoerauf is expected to oversee the brand’s expansion into other product categories and verticals.