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MATBOCK Sells Shares in Strike Force Beverage, LLC

Tuesday, December 21st, 2021

MATBOCK Completes the Sale of Its Shares in Strike Force Beverage, LLC after MATBOCK’s founders were instrumental in leading Strike Force in the disruption of a $65 billion dollar industry.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., December 17, 2021 (Newswire.com) – A little more than a year after Strike Force Beverage merged into a new entity, MATBOCK and Strike Force have settled the final sale of MATBOCK’s shares.

From 2016, when Strike Force Beverage was founded to December 2019, MATBOCK led the marketing, sales and strategic partnerships. After stepping down from their active roles within the company, MATBOCK retained their seats on the board.

Under MATBOCK’s leadership, Strike Force Beverage saw tremendous growth, landing them deals with 7-11, Coast Guard Exchange, Marine Corps Exchange and many other large and small retail locations. Their true success came from the portability of their liquid energy drink that allowed them to sell globally and even land them in Forbes Magazine. MATBOCK was instrumental in helping Strike Force disrupt a $65 billion dollar industry through this innovation.

The MATBOCK iconic bonefrog gave Strike Force instant credibility and brand awareness, which resonated extremely well with their customers through the years.MATBOCK wishes the Strike Force team much success in the future.

“Thank you to all of our customers and partners over the years,” said Sean Matson, former CoFounder & President of Strike Force Beverage.

MATBOCK’s founders, Sean Matson & Zach Steinbock to serve a different set of customers with their new venture CardoMax. CardoMax is the fastest-growing liquid single-serve supplement company in the country. They offer a full line of supplements like, Energy Intensifier, Immune Booster, Hydration and even Recovery.

For questions reach out to MATBOCK

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Two New Additions To The MMI Team

Monday, December 20th, 2021

Mary Reardon and Will Cromer are joining the MMI team as Vice President of Textile Innovation and National Account Manager respectively. They are both excited to get started and help MMI continue to grow and innovate!

A little bit about Mary:

Mary Reardon is a senior-level professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the textile industry. She has been an employee of Gehring Tricot Corp/Tweave for the last 22 years as General Manager Dying & Finishing and more recently, Vice President of Sales roles. Before Tweave, she worked at Duro Industries as a Dyehouse Manager. Her skills and certifications include fabric development, sales (including commercial and government contract work), manufacturing management, quality control, and color matching.

Reardon’s involvement in the industry includes being a USIFI board member and regional AATCC committee member.

Mary is a graduate of Southeastern MA University where she earned her bachelor’s in Textile Chemistry.

Outside of work, Reardon is a proud mother of her son Logan and pup Nestle. She is a die-hard New England sports fan. For fun, Mary enjoys Broadway shows and music. Also, a good competitive game night with family and friends.

A little bit about Will:

Will Cromer has been an employee of Highland Industries for the last 10 years in purchasing, manufacturing, and product manager roles. His skills and certifications include global procurement, international sales, sales/development management, manufacturing management, and more.

Cromer is a graduate of Western Carolina University where he earned his bachelor’s in Management.

Outside of work, Will is a proud father of two little girls – Brynn and Everly. He is also a dog dad to Mocha. Will is a die-hard UGA football fan. For fun, he enjoys exercising and cooking projects on his Traeger grill. He is also known to kick back with a good cigar and scotch.

Our team is thrilled to have Mary & Will onboard – their experience and knowledge of the industry will be an amazing addition.

www.mmitextiles.com

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Summit Coffee Partners With Vacation Races

Friday, December 17th, 2021

December 15, 2021 (Davidson, NC) — Summit Coffee™ and Vacation Races today are thrilled to announce a new national partnership in which Summit will serve as the exclusive coffee partner of all Vacation Races events in 2022. Summit will provide specialty, certified organic coffee for all Vacation Races events, in addition to merchandise, mugs, and other offerings for Vacation Races participants.

Summit intends to activate at several Vacation Races events, including the Zion and Bryce Canyon Ultras; the Grand Circle Trailfest; and the Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon + 5K. Several Summit employees will participate in Vacation Races events as part of the sponsorship. This continues Summit’s push into the outdoors and running communities, buoyed by its Find Your Summit™ lifestyle brand. Summit is an official sponsor of ultramarathon star Courtney Dauwalter, the Official Coffee of the Outdoor Retailer, and a partner for mountaineer Phil Henderson and his Full Circle Everest Expedition.

“Partnering with Vacation Races couldn’t be a better brand fit for Summit and where we’re heading,” said Brian Helfrich, CEO of Summit Coffee. “It’s our intent to become the preferred coffee for runners and outdoors athletes all over the U.S., and we’re excited to find another level on which to engage with them. Personally, I can’t wait to run 100K around Zion with a few thousand folks and share more about the Summit Coffee brand.”

Vacation Races is the undisputed industry leader in National Park half marathons, ultra marathons, trail running festivals, and extended running adventures. Since its inception, the company has worked to develop sustainable event systems to help support and promote the preservation of our public lands.

“Simply put, this partnership makes sense,” said Salem Stanley, Founder and CEO of Vacation Races. “Summit Coffee is a brand that is focused on sustainability and building community through remarkable hospitality and we look forward to introducing our community to a company that aligns so closely with our own mission and values.”

Summit Coffee is a certified organic roaster and retailer based in North Carolina. Summit has seven open cafés, with six more in development, around the Southeast U.S. For more information, please contact Summit Marketing Manager Leah Middleton (leah@summitcoffee.com).

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Viridian Announces Full-Blown Tactical Behind the Scenes Video from Rotor Riot

Friday, December 17th, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – December 16, 2021 – Viridian Weapon Technologies is proud to announce the release of a candid behind-the-scenes video produced by Rotor Riot, the company behind the drones used in the filming of Viridian’s epic Full-Blown Tactical video. “Professional FPV Cinema – Inside Look on a Big Budget Drone Production” takes viewers through the production process from the perspective of the Rotor Riot pilots who assisted with cinematography and kept the drones operational.

“The team from Rotor Riot is comprised of brilliant pilots,” said Viridian President and CEO Brian Hedeen. “We couldn’t have captured the content that we needed without the skill and expertise of these pilots. From their technical skills with maintenance and repairs, to the willingness to fly directly into the giant fireballs—the skills we saw on display were truly inspirational.”

Rotor Riot is a company that exists to support the professional and recreational needs of First-Person Video (FPV) drone pilots. Complete FPV drones, designed and built to the specifications of Rotor Riot’s team members, are available on Rotor Riot’s website. They also provide parts and service for custom builders.

While FPV drones are an integral part of Rotor Riot’s business, the company also produces dynamic content showcasing the skills of FPV pilots, Rotor Riot team members, and the constantly evolving techniques that pilots can develop with FPV drones.

“Working with Viridian introduces Rotor Riot to a new audience,” Drew Camden, Rotor Riot President and Team Pilot Le Drib, said. “Our core audience and is built of recreational drone pilots and pilots who use these FPV drones for professional cinematography, and a video like this allows them to see how we’re using freestyle skills to capture content for brands that are part of a completely different industry while still pushing the limits of what’s possible.”

For more information on Rotor Riot, check out their YouTube channel, and the Rotor Riot Facebook page. To learn more about Rotor Riots drones and team, visit RotorRiot.com

Viridian’s Full-Blown Tactical video can be seen here.

More information about Viridian weapon-mounted accessories visit ViridianWeaponTech.com.

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UVision Further Expands its US Operations with the Establishment of a Production and Training Facility in Stafford County, Virginia

Thursday, December 16th, 2021

The new investment signifies the company’s increased commitment to the United States market and will enable it to meet the growing demand for loitering munitions on an international level

Washington DC, USA December 16th, 2021- UVision Air Ltd., a global leader in aerial loitering munition systems, continues to expand its operations in the US by establishing a production and training facility in Stafford County, Virginia. The company will lease 25,000 square feet of space at the Quantico Corporate Center, where it will fulfill contracts awarded by the US Government and international customers for the manufacture and assembly of loitering munitions. Production of the HERO series of Loitering Munitions will begin at the new production facility in mid-2022.

UVision USA Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UVision Air Ltd., is playing an integral role in UVision’s ongoing global expansion of operations. By increasing its local production capability within the United States, UVision USA will be able to further improve its high-level, rapid response to US customers and increase supply to international customers – either directly or through government-to-government initiatives – while creating dozens of local job opportunities.

“We are very excited that our new Production and Training Center will be located in the Commonwealth of Virginia,” says Jim Truxel, Chief Executive Officer of UVision USA Corporation. “It is another step in the expansion of UVision USA support and deepening of the commitment to our customers in the US. Situated within a short commuter drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Manassas and Arlington, Stafford County gives us access to a large pool of quality talent, aligning with our strategic growth goals. UVision USA will be active in the local community, and we plan to network with the Commonwealth’s academic institutions and local businesses that can supply services and materials for the production of the HERO family of loitering munitions.”

www.uvisionuav.com

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OT Defense Issues Letter Explaining Why They’re Sitting SHOT Show Out

Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

Micah Huyett, the owner of OT Defense shared this letter with us and a note explaining “if enough of us small companies did this perhaps the show leader ship would realize they need exhibitors.”

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Silencer Central Announces Update to Suppressor Buying Process

Monday, December 13th, 2021

Sioux Falls, South Dakota – December 9, 2021 – Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, is proud to announce the eminent availability of electronic Form 4 applications—a major update to how the silencer buying process works, and a change that is expected to cut wait times for approvals down to as few as 60 days.

Silencer Central is allowing customers to buy now and will hold applications until the official implementation of eForm submissions, which is expected before the end of the month.

“With this upgrade, the ATF will accept electronic submissions from Silencer Central,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “Silencer Central has tested this new system and the benefit is clear; wait times will be cut in half—and likely much more. Data entry has been one of the largest contributors to the ATF wait-times and backlogs. Now the data will begin in a digitized format and the process can focus on what matters most: approvals.”

Silencer Central has been on the front line of BETA testing the new process since day one. With more than 16 years of experience, Silencer Central has become the leading authority in suppressor sales and worked closely on the eForms testing process to help ensure that the new process is as efficient as possible.

“Silencer Central’s customers will still receive the same rapid and streamlined filing process,” Maddox added. “The new electronic submissions will be handled in-house at Silencer Central with the same attention to process and detail that has made us the leading authority in suppressors.”

For more information about how the process works, or to learn more about the ATF eForm 4, visit Silencer Central’s website: The All-New Electronic Form 4 Process.

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HENSOLDT Strengthens Exchange with Science Institutions

Monday, December 13th, 2021

Research projects at the University of Ulm provide insights into the digital “radar of the future”.

Taufkirchen/Germany, December 9th, 2021 – Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT is strengthening its cooperation with institutions from science and research. In a presentation at the HENSOLDT site in Ulm, scientists of the Institute for Microwave Technology at the University of Ulm presented the results of four research projects that HENSOLDT will incorporate into the further development of its product portfolio.

“The pace of technology development in electronics and sensor technology is increasing all the time,” says Dr Jürgen Bestle, Chief Technology Officer at HENSOLDT. “That’s why it’s extremely important for a sensor house like HENSOLDT to stay in close contact with research and absorb new findings.”

The work, supervised by professors Christian Waldschmidt and Christian Damm and commissioned by HENSOLDT, investigated various aspects of so-called next-generation “digital radars”. “Fully digital front-ends and multi-static radar systems that can be realised with them will expand the possibilities for sensing in the same way as the introduction of AESA radars has done in the last 10 to 20 years,” the participating experts from HENSOLDT’s development division are convinced.

The project cooperation with the University of Ulm, which started in 2021, is part of a comprehensive initiative within which HENSOLDT works together with research institutes, universities and colleges, evaluates further cooperation opportunities and supports young scientists in establishing a network in industry.

At HENSOLDT’s Ulm site, around 2,500 employees are involved in the development and production of complex safety electronics, including radars, electronic protection systems and high-frequency electronics. The majority of employees are engineers and technicians, and around 120 young people are currently undergoing training.

www.hensoldt.net

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