For some time, rumors swirled over a new product coming from Springfield Armory. It’s here now, and to be honest, I’m kind of surprised. The Black Rifle business wasn’t something I expected SA to get into.
Manufactured in their Geneseo, IL, factory, the Saint is the first rifle in their AR lineup. Relying on Bravo Company furniture, it’s a mid-gas carbine with a 16″ barrel.
Here are a couple of shots to give you a feel for the Saint, which will retail at $899.
PORTLAND, OREGON – Gerber, a leading producer of personal knives, tools, and gear, announced today that it has brought on a third shift at its Portland, OR USA Manufacturing plant. Responding to increasing demand for new and existing US Made products, the Brand expanded local employment and plant operations to 24/7.
“Gerber’s Portland plant has remained a steadfast and strategic part of the business” said Kalon Pilmanis, General Manager of Tools and Gear at Gerber. “We have been working for years to increase the strength of our domestic manufacturing and this move confirms our organization’s direction as well as the quality and innovation of our products, both new and mature”.
Numerous products and initiatives are contributing to the substantial volume increases that warrant the shift. A few well known products include the StrongArm Fixed Blade, Impromptu Tactical Pen, 06 and Covert Automatic knives, and the iconic MP600 Multi-tools. Two new products adding to the excitement are the new Center-Drive Multi-tool and the US-Assist Pocket Knife, both available in Q4 of 2016.
To see a complete listing of Gerber’s American Made products visit:
www.gerbergear.com/Featured/Built-in-the-USA
Québec City, QC | October 25, 2016 – B-TEMIA Inc., the developer and manufacturer of the Dermoskeleton™ mobility assistive technology announces that it has recently opened its new head office in St-Augustin, Québec City. The new facility will enable the Company to double its commercialization and manufacturing capacities.
“In 2016, we decisively transitioned the Company towards the full commercialization of our Keeogo™ walking assistive device in Canada, while advancing the groundwork for its future introduction in the US market. It became clear that in order to service our customers more effectively and maintain our growth, we needed to move to a new location,“ said Stéphane Bédard, Founder and CEO of B-TEMIA. “Regrouping all our operations into one larger working space will significantly increase our capability to mature our industrial phase, improve our operational performance as well as upgrade our employees’ working environment ,” added Mr. Bedard.
B-TEMIA has now put in place all the necessary resources to accelerate its commercialization efforts and make its exclusive Keeogo™ device available throughout Canada. With over 20 employees, the Company has recently added key operational skills in sales, customer service, regulatory and clinical management to support its growth in the Canadian market and the completion of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance process.
Morrisville, N.C. (October 2016) – Ken Jefferies & Associates, LLC, a leading manufacturer’s representation and marketing firm with the outdoor and shooting sports markets, is proud to announce the SB Tactical™ line of Pistol Stabilizing Braces™ will now be carried on one of the largest, online, outdoor gear retailers: OpticsPlanet.com.
Founded in 2000 with a mission to provide the public with the convenience of online shopping and the satisfaction of traditional brick-and-mortar customer service, OpticsPlanet® began by offering sports optics, eyewear and scientific products at very competitive prices. The award winning company has grown rapidly to include tactical, hunting, shooting, outdoor & survival, apparel & footwear, sports & hobbies, military, police and first responder gear. OpticsPlanet offers customers how-to guides, forums, reviews, gift guides and product videos on their YouTube channel.
“SB Tactical’s innovative and functional line of stabilizing braces are exactly the types of items we look for in this industry, “said Alex Royzen, Manager of Supply Chain Development at OpticsPlanet, Inc. “Also, their products are made in the USA and support our veterans which is a win for everyone.”
“Signing OpticsPlanet as our newest retailer is a tremendous credit to our brand and this relationship was made possible through the efforts of the KJ&A team,” Alex Bosco, founder and CEO of SB Tactical commented. “We are looking forward to the staff at OpticsPlanet.com taking our brand to a new level and introducing our Pistol Stabilizing Braces to a whole new market.”
“KJ&A takes great pride in our retailer relationships. Whether online or brick-and-mortar, KJ&A develops long-term relationships through our commitment to professionalism, service and innovative programs and marketing. The OpticsPlanet sales and service business model is a perfect fit for the types of products SB Tactical produces. OpticsPlanet will provide exceptional service in all forms from sales to customer education and support,” Ken Jefferies, President of Ken Jefferies & Associates said.
In three short years, SB Tactical has taken the shooting sports world by storm with its unique firearms accessories. Now, the Pistol Stabilizing Brace is American-made for hundreds of different firearms platforms from firearms manufacturers, volume producers and custom fabricators.
For more information, visit Ken Jefferies & Associates, LLC and stay up to date with Facebook.
VANCOUVER, B.C. – October 27, 2016 – Mission Ready Services Inc. (“Mission Ready” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: MRS) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Protect The Force Inc. is the winner of the US DoD’s Defense to Response (D2R) Technology Program. D2R is the Domestic Preparedness Support Initiative’s (DPSI) Technology Transition Program that identifies three technologies, annually, and provides the full services of Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service’s Product Development Center (TEEX PDC) to commercialize these technologies to enhance public safety and homeland security.
Protect the Force traveled as one of 11 Finalists to College Station, Texas to participate in the Defense to Response Technology Showcase. After two rounds of judging, Protect the Force presented their Flex9Armor™ technology to a final panel of judges and was selected to receive $110,000 worth of services from TEEX PDC.
Flex9Armor™, first developed and adopted by the U.S. Military, is comprised of a family of protective garments that provide stringent levels of ballistic protection and are simultaneously lightweight and flexible. Traditional Armor lacks coverage of the arms, chest and neck region of the body, and current additional protection for these areas adds weight and reduces mobility. Flex9Armor™ incorporates a network of NIJ Level II and IIIA body armor panels into a breathable anti-microbial material that is 30% lighter than conventional armor. Integrating all of these features into one combined garment makes Flex9Armor™ a superior option for first responders.
Last year alone, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (“TEEX”) served more than 168,000 people from every U.S. state and territory and 82 countries worldwide. TEEX is a leader in the delivery of emergency response, homeland security and workforce training and exercises, technical assistance, and economic development. The Product Development Center at TEEX utilizes these resources and networks to test, develop and launch products using the proven Think, Build, Sell method. Through the D2R Program, PDC will provide Protect the Force with market intelligence, product testing and a TEEX TESTED® report, business and responder mentors, and access to investors.
The Department of Defense (DoD) Domestic Preparedness Support Initiative (DPSI), in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global Security, coordinates DoD efforts to identify, evaluate, deploy and transfer technology, items and equipment to Federal, state and local first responders. The Defense to Response Technology Program is sponsored and supported by DPSI.
“We are extremely honored to have been chosen for this program and proud of a product that we believe will make a difference to the first responder community here at home and around the world” states Francisco Martinez, Chief Technology Officer, MRS.
We just received this very exciting announcement from International Textile Group. For those of you unfamiliar with the name, ITG’s businesses include: Burlington, Cone Denim, Safety Components and Carlisle Finishing. The company employs approximately 4,800 people worldwide with operations in the United States, Mexico and China. Of you wear our nation’s uniform, you know ITG.
October 24, 2016, Greensboro, NC – International Textile Group, Inc. (ITG or the Company) announced today that it has been acquired by Platinum Equity through a completed merger with an affiliate of Platinum Equity. In the merger transaction, a newly formed Platinum Equity affiliate merged with and into ITG, with ITG continuing as the surviving corporation and as a privately-held Platinum Equity portfolio company. ITG’s common stock has ceased to be publicly traded, and former ITG stockholders will receive information from Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the paying agent in the merger, on how to receive the cash consideration for their shares of ITG common stock, in the near future.
In order to complete the merger transaction, Platinum Equity acquired all of the debt and equity securities of the Company previously owned by entities managed by WL Ross & Co. LLC and its affiliates.
The merger transaction and related agreements were entered into following the approval of ITG’s Board of Directors, based upon the recommendation of an independent special committee, along with its independent legal and financial advisors, which negotiated the terms and conditions thereof.
Kenneth T. Kunberger, President & CEO of International Textile Group, continues in his role under the new ownership. “This is an exciting time for ITG,” said Kunberger. “We believe Platinum Equity and ITG’s goals and strategies are well aligned and provide a strong foundation on which to further leverage ITG’s performance innovations and brand heritage across our global markets. We look forward to many opportunities ahead.”
Additional information regarding the merger and related transactions will be contained in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K relating thereto, expected to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof.
Traditionally, Kevin Brittingham has been known for holding some really great SHOT show parties at the Rio’s Voodoo Lounge. If you want to know what a Kevin Brittingham SHOT Show party is like, this video from 2010 features MiniKISS. It was a rocking good time.
Now that he has the new company Q, why should things be any different? In fact, I’d bet The Q Ball will be even better.
You need to four important things about this event: Zip line, party, girls, fun! Sounds great, right? Be Military, Government or an Industry customer, and you are the kind of person this party is meant for. However, it’s invite only, so the only way to get a pass is through a sponsor, or Q. Unfortunately, there is a limited number of passes as the venue holds only about 500 people. There are still sponsorship packages available and interested parties can reach out to jessica@qllcgroup.com for more info.
If a cool party atmosphere wasn’t enough of a reason to go, how about some business? The Q Ball will feature product releases as well as giveaways and an auction to benefit the great work of the Special Operations Care-Fund.
As an aside for those of you who attend all of these parties at SHOT Show, that graphic gives you an idea of what they cost. So think about that next time you’re sucking down booze provided by a company that you’ll never buy a thing from. Vegas isn’t cheap and Q isn’t making money here, they’re just paying the going rate.
St. Charles, MO — Propper International is proud to announce a partnership with internationally-renowned tactical trainer Wes Doss, founder and president of Khyber Interactive Associates, as a new brand ambassador.
“We are excited to have Wes on board,” said John Negrau, Propper’s Director of E-Commerce. “Wes and his team at Khyber bring decades of tactical experience and know-how to Propper.”
Propper will be the official apparel sponsor of the 2017 Lights, Sights, and Lasers (LSL) tour, as well as other Khyber training events throughout the year. In addition to endorsing Propper’s full line of apparel and tactical gear, Doss will appear with Propper at events, including SHOT Show and others.
“It’s great to have Propper as a sponsor this year and we are proud to work with them,” Doss said. “They’ve been making top-of-the-line tactical gear for the military, law enforcement, and civilian worlds for 50 years, and I’m proud to be working with such a great company.”
