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Federal and Defense Textile Summit – May 24-25 in Charlotte

Friday, May 13th, 2022

The upcoming Federal and Defense Textile (FEDTex) Summit is May 24 and 25 in Charlotte, NC. In addition to the sessions on the textile industry, there will be sessions on individual, organizational, and safety equipment as well as combat clothing.

There is a pretty impressive array of speakers that will be present to include DLA, PEO Soldier, MARCORSYSCOM, etc.

This summit is not just a brief to industry, but an attempt by DOD entities to reach out to industry on issues concerning workforce and supply chain issues.

Here is the link to the event info. fedtex.ncmbc.us/event-info.

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Jon Becker, Founder of Aardvark Tactical and PROJECT7 ARMOR, Releases The Debrief, A New Conversational Podcast Centered on Tactical Leadership

Thursday, May 12th, 2022

After over four decades spent serving and protecting tactical operators, Jon Becker is imparting some of the lessons he has learned along the way to listeners across the nation. The Debrief is an interview-based podcast that tells the stories of the leaders of some of the world’s top law enforcement and military units – individuals who navigate dangerous situations with their highly effective teams every day.

Jon Becker founded AARDVARK at just seventeen years old. The company started out as a climbing equipment business, often selling gear to SWAT teams and operators. After attending law school and working in police litigation, Becker realized that the best way he could serve tactical operators was by producing and providing high quality gear and products that would enhance operator safety on the job. After AARDVARK’s expansion and success, Becker founded PROJECT7, a provider of purpose-built, scalable, and configurable tactical platforms. Throughout this decades-long journey, Becker has learned invaluable lessons about the lives and work of law enforcement and tactical operators, leading him to a deep understanding of the principles and core values behind highly effective teams. After keynoting for many years on the leadership of elite units and what he terms “culture-centric” leadership, Becker is putting those lessons into The Debrief, a non-profit podcast that serves the wider public.

Although The Debrief focuses on the stories of tactical officers and team leaders, the audience is much more broad: leaders from all spheres, including business, entrepreneurship, communications, healthcare, law enforcement, and much more, will be informed and inspired by the lessons The Debrief has to impart. Jon and guests will cover conversations that are relevant to leaders of any field, including accountability, psychology, risk taking, and collaboration. The primary goal of The Debrief is to share these stories in the hopes of making us all better leaders, better thinkers, and better people.

The Debrief is available wherever you find your podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and Google Play. Visit www.thedebrief.live to stay updated on the latest episodes as they release.

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Catch Up With Forgeline Solutions at SOF Select

Monday, May 9th, 2022

If you’re familiar with Lost Arrow Project, makers of the USSOCOM issued Military Alpine Recce System of clothing then you already know Forgeline Solutions.

It’s the same great team, same great designs and same great US-based supply chain. They’re just sporting a new name. It’s been a couple of years since we’ve met up as industry and customers, so this is your chance to reacquaint yourselves with Forgeline.

See them at SOF Select, May 17-19 in the Westin Tampa Waterside.

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Dagmar Steinert to Join Executive Board of Rheinmetall, Taking Over from Helmut P. Merch as Group CFO Starting in January 2023

Sunday, May 8th, 2022

Dagmar Steinert, 57, has been appointed to the Executive Board of Rheinmetall, effective 1 January 2023. Steinert, currently a member of the board of management of Fuchs Petrolub SE responsible for commercial operations as well as legal affairs, compliance, and digitization, is due to succeed Helmut P. Merch, 66, as Chief Financial Officer of Rheinmetall, who retires at the end of 2022.

Ulrich Grillo, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Rheinmetall AG, and Armin Papperger, Chairman of the Group’s Executive Board, issued the following joint statement: “In Dagmar Steinert we are gaining an outstanding expert in all areas of corporate finance, who moreover has a great deal of experience in communicating with the capital markets. She will continue Helmut Merch’s longstanding successful work on the Executive Board, thanks not least to her excellent knowledge of Rheinmetall’s business, processes, and corporate culture, gained when she was a Group executive.”

From 2003 to 2013, Dagmar Steinert headed the Accounting Department of Rheinmetall AG. As well as holding a degree in Business Administration from the University of Cologne, she is a certified auditor and tax advisor. Steinert began her career at various auditing and tax consultancy firms, lastly spending five years at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Following her time at Rheinmetall, she joined the MDax-listed company Fuchs Petrolub in Mannheim, initially serving as Head of Investor Relations. In 2016 she joined the company’s board of management as CFO.

CFO of Rheinmetall since January 2013, Helmut P. Merch first joined the company in 1982, where he has held a wide variety of leadership posts. Among other things, during his forty years with the Group he has headed former Rheinmetall subsidiaries, serving as division head and board member of the former mechanical engineering subsidiary Jagenberg AG and as deputy chairman of Aditron AG, an electronics company previously owned by the Group. Since 2001, he has been CFO of Rheinmetall’s Defence arm, a role he continued to play following his accession to the Executive Board of Rheinmetall AG. The Supervisory Board and Executive Board will honour Helmut P. Merch’s achievements on behalf of the company at an official ceremony at the end of 2022.

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South Dakota U.S. Senator Mike Rounds Visits Silencer Central Facilities

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022

Sioux Falls, South Dakota – May 3, 2022 – Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, had the pleasure of welcoming United States Senator Mike Rounds to their facilities on Friday, April 29th. Senator Rounds commits his time in office to promoting issues that protect veterans, rebuild military funding and protect the Second Amendment from extensive regulations.

Senator Rounds met with CEO Brandon Maddox to discuss how Silencer Central’s business has impacted his constituents in South Dakota as they bring about business and work opportunities in the firearms space. Silencer Central has helped drive the state’s economy by bringing jobs that directly impact economic growth. During his time in Sioux Falls, Senator Rounds emphasized his support of funding the e-Forms process which allows for law-abiding consumers to purchase suppressors legally and without lengthy waiting periods.

“Senator Rounds is a dedicated legislator who is serving South Dakota in an important capacity,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “He makes time to see how our state’s economy is impacted and how it can grow. Having his support, as well as the support of others in Congress, means that Silencer Central can continue to legally distribute suppressors and change the hunting game for everyone.”

Silencer Central delivers silencers directly to customers in the 42 states where silencers are legal. The shipping process has revolutionized the way suppressors are sold and allows for customers to streamline their purchasing experience by cutting out unnecessary hurdles to silencer ownership.

Customers can buy direct from Silencer Central at the event. For more information, call 888-781-8778 or visit SilencerCentral.com.

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Springfield Armory Introduces FIRSTLINE Discount Program

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022

Springfield Armory has strong connections to those that serve both our nation and its citizens. And with its FIRSTLINE program, it has a new way to thank them for their service. This program, open to a wide range of qualified professionals, is designed to offer a select listing of Springfield Armory firearms at discounted pricing in a simple, streamlined process. The select list of firearms includes 37 specific models and variants, and all pistols offered in the line come with three magazines. The products offered in the FIRSTLINE program come from the Hellcat, 1911, XD, SAINT, Hellion and M1A families of firearms.

See if you qualify here.

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Mission Spec and Custombilt Firearms Manufacturing Join Forces

Monday, May 2nd, 2022

MISSION SPEC 2022 STATE OF THE COMPANY

Nylon gear manufacturer Mission Spec (KS) has announced that they along with Custombilt Firearms Manufacturing of Kansas City have joined forces. The two companies are now co-located in Overland Park, KS and plan to use each other’s strengths and expertise to produce a superior product in both respective fields. Mission Spec has produced the following video with more information.

www.MissionSpec.com
www.CustomBiltGuns.com

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Aardvark Tactical Launches New Website, Prioritizing Operators’ Voices, Advice From Industry Leaders, and Product Tutorials

Thursday, April 28th, 2022

Tactical products and equipment specialist AARDVARK Tactical is launching a new and improved version of their website in April of 2022. This site will be geared towards more efficient product browsing, how-to videos for operators, and a purpose-built armor configurator for optimized platform customization.

The new website is designed to provide tactical teams with a wealth of educational resources – from demonstrations that accompany our products to in-depth conversations between leaders about the tactical field today. Product tutorials cover a myriad of topics, answering questions such as how to best use the LOKI Mk2 tactical sUAS, how to maintain your Kinetic Breaching Tool (KBT), how to set-up your PROJECT7 armor platforms, and much more.

AARDVARK is also pleased to release our “Lessons Learned” video series, featuring conversations between leaders in the tactical community. Viewers can expect advice on issues operators face in the field alongside in-depth knowledge of the industry. “Lessons Learned” topics include “Interior Drone use for SWAT Team,” “Understanding Threat Levels and Choosing Rifle Plates,” “Choosing Communications Gear,” and more. Website visitors can also request future video topics on the redesigned site. AARDVARK’s hope is that these series inform, inspire, and lead to continued innovation.

AARDVARK’s new digital storefront features a streamlined products and services navigation system that allows users to filter their search by brand, category, and featured products. The new browsing platform, powered by Shopify, provides an efficient and user-friendly experience. Plus, tactical operators and management staff are now able to request quotes online for products they need directly at shop.aardvarktactical.com.

When it comes to configuring the ideal PROJECT7 armor platform, AARDVARK is making it easy with a custom configuration system that allows users to set their specifications based on preferences and mission-specific profiles. Users can configure PROJECT7 platforms from the ground up, including belts, helmets, accessories, and ballistics.

With the release of the new AardvarkTactical.com, AARDVARK aims to continue to raise the industry standards for serving tactical operators with equipment, custom solutions, and continued education.

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