Atlas 46 makes some great clothing and load carriage for the working man. Founded by John Carver, the same guy who created Eagle Industries, Atlas 46 has taken lessons learned from decades of building load carriage for the Warfighter and applied their know-how to the construction worker, skilled tradesman and rancher.
Now, they’ve opened a retail location in Hillsboro, IL with Hardcore Hammers right on Main Street. Check them out if you’re in the area, at 307 South Main Street.
“American-made products are always the preference. TGD’s merchandising approach includes the best products that professionals and active product users require. They stock a great assortment of products for the concealed carry, military, and law enforcement markets. That’s why we decided to add TGD.” stated 1791 Gunleather CEO, Ramiro M. Romani.
Retailers interested in obtaining 1791 Gunleather products through Tactical Gear Distributors may call 1(866)529-5575, or visit tacticalgeardistributors.com/become-a-dealer. For information about stocking 1791 Gunleather, contact 1791 Gunleather National Sales Director, Janette Palmer janette@1791gunleather.com. For more details about 1791 Gunleather visit www.1791gunleather.com.
Carbondale, July 2, 2020. Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, announced today that it has acquired Aero Parts Australia Ltd. (APA), leading distributor for commercial air, military and life support equipment within Australia and New Zealand. Gentex is a global leader in providing integrated headborne systems in 140 countries and a key innovation partner in many aircraft platforms including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
For over 50 years, Gentex has been a supplier of headborne solutions that optimize the performance and safety of the region’s defense and non-defense aviation customers. For more than a decade, Gentex has worked closely with APA as a distributor and local repair resource, supporting the needs of military, state, and civilian customers. This acquisition builds on the strengths of both companies and continues to reinforce a commitment to offering enhanced aftermarket service and broad distribution and service capabilities. The physical presence of Gentex in Australia and New Zealand ensures that customer service and support needs are effectively met.
“With this acquisition, we are able to serve our Australian and New Zealand customers in a more local and direct capacity, bringing the OEM to them,” said Richard Dellar, Chief Commercial Officer of Gentex Corporation, “We’re thrilled to be able to continue to grow the current distribution business, while developing broad aftercare engineering support services, maintenance, and local product customization capabilities. It builds on the existing international footprint, bringing Gentex capabilities to key customers.”
Gentex’s portfolio of air products includes helmets, optical protection, respiratory, and situational awareness solutions. For more information visit, www.gentexcorp.com/industry-solutions/defense/air.
The Woodlands, Texas – June 26, 2020 – Everest, the one-of-a-kind marketplace and e-commerce solution for the outdoors world has announced the addition of several big brands to the Everest family.
“Everest is thrilled to partner with so many emerging brands within the tactical and shooting sports arena,” says Marcus Johnson, EVP of Operations. “We consider it an honor to play a role in growing their e-commerce presence by introducing these brands to new consumers they’ve never been able to reach in the past. We will also provide them with marketing automation tools that will ensure they communicate with these customers through all the steps of the buying journey.”
The latest addition of manufacturer storefronts includes Grind Hard Ammo, Blackhound Optics and Triumph Systems. They join hundreds of other brands in the hunting, shooting sports, fishing, camping and hiking space who have already established storefronts within the Everest marketplace. Consumers can visit their storefronts where they can shop each brands’ products, watch manufacturer videos and more.
“I spend every minute of every day ensuring that I’m producing the best ammo in the market by investing in state- of-the-art equipment, hiring the right people and developing the best marketing strategies,” says Austin Weiss, Owner of Grind Hard Ammo. “Everest strengthens my SEO strategy and increases conversions through their automated marketing platform. I believe in the Everest team and trust that they will contribute significantly in building the Grind Hard Ammo brand.”
The newest storefronts are now live at Everest.com:
www.everest.com/GrindHardAmmo www.everest.com/BlackHoundOptics www.everest.com/TriumphSystems
Spectra Group (UK) Ltd, the world-leading provider of high-grade information security and communication capabilities, is emerging from the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions confident that their business continuity plans have withstood the considerable challenges faced by the company. Over the last 4 months, Spectra Group has achieved 100% of their sales forecast whilst remaining fully compliant with all Government Guidelines and restrictions.
Throughout the lockdown period, Spectra Group has protected their staff by rapidly implementing IT systems and processes that have enabled the team to work from home, whilst ensuring production and deliveries can continue. Having activated a pre-rehearsed Business Continuity Plan, that included home-working lap-tops for all staff and a rapid switch to Microsoft Teams, Spectra Group experienced a seamless transition to a new way of working. Training for customers, partners and sales representatives continued using virtual methods supported by an accelerated migration to a new VPN endpoint, that was already in the pipeline to maintain compliance with Cyber Essentials.
In the process of manufacturing and delivering significant numbers of SlingShot systems to clients during the lockdown period, Spectra Group has helped sustain jobs across a multitude of companies in their supply chain through the placement of large orders for components, to support production. In terms of customer support, The Network Operations Centre (NOC) was moved to a distributed model to maintain project support and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), with no loss in service.
Spectra Group is best known for its revolutionary Slingshot technology that has become a true game-changer in the world of tactical communications. SlingShot is a unique system that enables UHF and VHF radios to use L-Band Satellite frequency, allowing users to instantly extend the range of their in-service tactical communications equipment to BLOS (Beyond Line of Sight). Conceived and designed to meet demanding Special Forces requirements, SlingShot offers a significant number of benefits for users requiring secure, reliable and robust communications on the move (COTM). Over 3500 SlingShot systems are in operation world-wide in the Manpack, Vehicle, Maritime and Aviation variants.
Simon Davies, CEO of Spectra Group said: “after the initial shock to the system that we all experienced as the lockdown restrictions were rapidly introduced, we got our heads together and moved quickly to implement the changes needed to continue to work, operate and deliver Services to those that continue to keep us safe. I’m exceedingly proud of the fact that we were able to adapt and overcome the challenges we have faced, whilst protecting our staff and all of those around us, supported by our supply chain and partners”. He added: “we’re lucky that we have not been adversely affected by the Covid-19 crisis so far and understanding that this has not been the same for all, I do wish everyone the best as we emerge into the new world and begin to build our lives and businesses back up to and beyond where we were pre-Covid”.
What’s going on? What to look for? We will be releasing stripped receivers, but in limited quantities. And, we’re driving forward at an impressive speed…without EVER sacrificing the integrity of the brand. We make fighting rifles. That is our core purpose. When you get a SOLGW product it’s a known quantity and it’ll do what you ask of it. Despite growth or panic.
Maslak will focus his efforts on sales to chain retailers and larger dealers.
Cody, Wyo. (June 2020) – Big Horn Armory (BHA), makers of big-bore firearms, is pleased to announce it has hired Luke Maslak to join in its Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service efforts. Maslak will focus on sales to chain retailers and larger dealers as well as relationship building with individual store managers.
“I’m excited about joining Big Horn Armory as getting into the firearm industry has been something I have always wanted to do. I’ve been familiar with firearms for much of my life and always wanted to get more involved. I’ve built several AR rifles for family members in the past and was always the one to call when anyone had questions. So far, I feel like this job has been exactly what I have been looking for,” commented Maslak.
A jack of all trades, Maslak is a Defense and Tactics Instructor and a former Security Guard. He is also a Certified Business Professional in Customer Service and owned his own internet marketing company for several years where he aided his clients in internet optimization, web, and graphic design. Maslak is skilled in cold calling, customer service, and communication with many personality types and has extensive experience with firearms, optics, ammunition, shooting supplies, and hunting accessories.
For more on Big Horn Armory, visit www.bighornarmory.com
North Logan, UT- Anarchy Outdoors, a leading industry innovator and supplier of precision rifle components and other high-performance firearms accessories, is excited to be the first U.S. Distributor and a Dealer of UF Pro tactical clothing. Designed for true LE and military use, this rugged outerwear has features perfect for precision rifle and 3-gun competitors. Designed and manufactured in Europe, UF Pro provides pants, shirts, jackets and accessories to tactical personnel that stand up to the harshest physical and environmental conditions. Currently Anarchy Outdoors is the law enforcement agency T&E Program sample supplier for UF Pro. Some of the most popular products for LE and competitive shooters include the UF Pro® Striker HT Combat Pants, the UF Pro Striker XT Gen 2 Combat Shirt and the UF Pro Striker Gen 2 Boonie Hat.
Pants designed for tactical and shooting competition use have specific features and requirements necessary to perform well in those applications. The UF Pro Striker HT Combat Pants exceed these requirements including durability, adjustability, breathability, protection as well as storage capacity and access. Made from durable and snag resistant ripstop polycotton and Schoeller®- Dynamic fabric the Striker HT has a unique ventilation system that can be opened or closed to circulate air through upper leg and groin area with each step. A three-layer knee protection system including replaceable knee pads allows the user to wear reliable knee protection at all times without even noticing it. Fourteen pockets with the right capacity and location add to the versatility of the Striker HT Combat Pants. Other features that set these pants apart include boot loops, double belt loops, expandable lower legs and suspender loops. Striker HT Combat Pants are now available in Coyote Brown, Brown Grey, MultiCam, Desert Grey and Black MultiCam with an MSRP of $191.99. Read more about the Striker HT Combat Pants here: www.anarchyoutdoors.com/uf-pro-striker-ht-combat-pants
The UF PRO® Striker XT Pro Gen. 2 Combat Shirt is designed for extreme performance, providing the wearer with a comfortable, breathable, rugged upper garment. Three different fabrics are used to meet specific needs of each part of the shirt. The sleeves use a rugged and breathable ripstop, the torso is an abrasion-resistant knit, and the armpit area is an anti-odor Merino/polyester fabric. Mesh material protects the Merino/polyester section of the shirt. Detachable UF PRO® air/pac® inserts in the shoulder area offer weight distribution for those carrying a plate carrier or a heavy backpack. The inserts add air flow, aiding ventilation and drying for the shirt. The Striker XT Pro Gen. 2 Combat Shirt has easy to access pockets including two large upper arm pockets with Velcro and an additional strap for easy opening as well as lower arm pockets with elastic straps inside the pocket and MOLLE on top of the pocket for attaching a UF PRO® Device Pouch. Multiple color patterns are available including Brown Grey, GreenZone, Black MultiCam, Steel Grey, Navy Blue, SloCam, Black MultiCam and Flecktarn. MSRP: $107.99. Read more about the Striker XT Pro Gen. 2 Combat Shirt here: www.anarchyoutdoors.com/uf-pro-striker-xt-gen-2-combat-shirt
Even the UF Pro Striker Gen 2 Boonie Hat is designed to be more than a just a hat. Mesh ventilation openings in the front and back side of the boonie hat allow air to circulate freely to aid cooling. An integrated wire in the front and back side allows the wearer to mold the brim so that it fits perfectly. The circumference can easily be adjusted with paracord and an adjuster in the back of the hat. Mesh pockets in the inside of the hat allow storage of small flat objects. Three hook and loop patches allow attachment of unit identification and vegetation loops aid concealment. The UF Pro Striker Gen 2 Boonie Hat is available in Brown Grey, Slocam, GreenZone, Flecktarn, MultiCam and Concam with an MSRP of $31.99. Read more about the UF Pro Striker Gen. 2 Boonie Hat here: www.anarchyoutdoors.com/striker-gen-2-boonie-hat
