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EKA Expands And Established U.S. Facility

Monday, February 29th, 2016

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South Florida ( February 2016) Swedish based EKA Knivar AB, has announced plans to expand its global footprint and brand exposure, by establishing an office and distribution center in the South Florida (Miami – Fort Lauderdale –Palm Beach) area. This new operation will allow EKA to better service, support and supply, the North & South American markets.

EKA has been manufacturing innovative and quality products since 1882. There are many events worth mentioning in EKA’s past. In 1968 the “Classic 6” was the first EKA knife to go into Space. In 1990 a Royal Warrant Certificate was awarded to EKA, by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. After 133 years they still uphold the same values that have made EKA an established, successful and sought after brand. EKA looks forward to continuing its rich history and welcomes the future and all of the opportunities to come.

In the Knife Survey, conducted and published in the June 2015 edition of Gun Trade World, EKA was ranked as
the 5th Best-Selling Brand, placing them ahead of many well-known name brands. EKA continually strives to bring
to market, premium, cutting edge, best in class products at fair and competitive prices. EKA’s range is currently comprised of products for the avid outdoorsman, tactical & rescue services, culinary experts, collectors and industry professionals.

Promotional and personalized gifts have been a large part of EKA’s market and success, for over half a century. EKA has worked with thousands of global brands, such as Volvo, Electolux, Absolut Vodka, Daimler Benz, Mobil, Coca-Cola, Gulf, Wilkinson, IBM, McDonnell Aircraft, 3M, Nokia and 44,000 others. They have also produced custom knives for former US Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson.

Johny Kanaan, the man behind EKA says, “We are looking forward with great anticipation to EKA’s new presence in the United States and the endless opportunities that this endeavor will provide for the Americas.”

www.ekaknives.com

Shield Sights Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Saturday, February 27th, 2016

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Dorset, England — February 25, 2016 – Shield Sights announced today that it has received the highly sought after ISO 9001:2015 certification. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) established the ISO 9001:2015 certification as the newly revised international standards for Quality Management Systems and Environmental Management Systems. Shield Sights is one of only a few Red Dot Sight manufacturers in the world who is currently ISO 9001:2015 certified.

“Shield Sights is committed to excellence as we are always striving to offer the highest quality products and customer service and having the ISO 9001:2015 certification is another testament to that commitment,” said James White, marketing director at Shield Sights. “As we look to expand our product distribution into the United States in 2016, this international certification will help ensure the quality our customers in the US and around the world expect.”

Shield Sights has been fundamentally committed to strict quality control and management systems since the company’s inception in the 1980’s. This new certification confirms Shield Sights manufacturing processes and procedures conform to these standards.

“We’re incredibly excited about what this international certification means for Shield Sight’s future as a company and are so proud of our entire staff for achieving this tremendous honor,” said James White.

The ISO is the world’s largest developer and publisher of International Standards and its standards are recognized worldwide. ISO-certified organizations are required to continually improve the effectiveness of their quality management system through the use of product and service quality policies and objectives, audit results, analysis of data, corrective and preventive actions and management review.

For more information on Shield Sights please visit, shieldsights.com.

A Tour Of S.O.Tech

Friday, February 26th, 2016

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Amy Graves Joins MasterPiece Arms As National Sales Manager

Friday, February 26th, 2016

Amy GravesNew sales position will provide MPA’s sales channel with superior customer service as MPA’s firearms business expands.

Comer, Ga. – (February 2016) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles, is pleased to announce the hiring of Amy Graves as MPA’s new national sales manager. As MPA’s business continues to grow, it became clear to its President, Phil Cashin, that a dedicated sales manager was needed in order for the company to move to the next phase.

“Amy’s background in working to promote a brand to dealers and distributors has earned her a great deal of respect in the firearms community,” Cashin commented. “At MPA, she’ll be able to build on all of her relationships and experience, while leveraging the MPA brand, across the sales channel. An added benefit is that now our dealers and distributors will have one contact to provide that personal touch critical to achieving a successful sales relationship.”

“I am thrilled to be joining the MPA team,” Graves added. “This position gives me the opportunity to take my marketing and sales skills to a new level. I am looking forward to being part of this company’s success.”

Graves will be responsible for developing programs for distributors and dealers with the goal of increased and consistent sales and managing the manufacturer’s rep groups while providing them with the tools they will need for success. Before joining MPA, Graves was employed at Bond Arms, Inc. and is a licensed private investigator and personal protection officer.

For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of pistols, rifles, carbines and suppressors, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.

TRU-SPEC Names Red the Uniform Tailor, Dealer of the Year

Wednesday, February 24th, 2016

 

Marietta, GA – TRU-SPEC®, one of the leading suppliers of uniforms and personal equipment to the military, law enforcement and public safety markets, has named Red the Uniform Tailor (RTUT) as Dealer of the Year.

Recognized from among over 1000 dealers nationwide, the New Jersey-based company has expanded their offerings to 11 locations across the country and has continued to develop their representation of TRU-SPEC® products in each store.

“We are honored and privileged to name RTUT as TRU-SPEC’s 2015 Dealer of the Year,” stated TRU-SPEC® Vice President of Marketing, Darrell Jacks. “They have established themselves as a trusted and valued asset to the TRU-SPEC® team, and we look forward to a growing our relationship with them in the future.”

RTUT has been in the uniform industry under its current private (and certified W.B.E) ownership for over 38 years. In addition to the many uniform products that RTUT manufactures in their own facilities, the company also represents over 350 other manufacturers.

MATBOCK Named to 50 Innovative Companies in Combat Medicine and Battlefield Healthcare

Wednesday, February 24th, 2016

MATBOCK is pleased to announce that it has been named to the 50 Innovative Companies in Combat Medicine and Battlefield Healthcare 2016 report from VisionGain. Visiongain is a leading business information portal, helping customers keep abreast of key changes taking place in their industry. MATBOCK prides itself in pushing innovation and technology to support our warriors on the battlefield and is honored to be included in this report with so many other great companies supporting our troops.

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www.slideshare.net/Visiongain/50-innovative-companies-in-combat-medicine-battlefield-healthcare-2016

The Safariland Group Announces Acquisition of United Uniform

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The Safariland Group (“Safariland” or the “Company”), a leading provider of a diverse range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of United Uniform Company, Inc. (“United Uniform”), a premier retailer and distributor of equipment, tactical gear and uniforms for law enforcement and public safety professionals in New York State.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, United Uniform offers a wide selection of best-in-class products and a superior customer service experience through its three retail stores in New York, as well as direct and e-commerce sales through its website. United Uniform has been a customer of Safariland since 1992 and an exclusive distributor of Safariland products for more than twenty years.

With the acquisition of United Uniform, Safariland has enhanced the Company’s position as a leading global provider of safety and survivability products. Together with the acquisitions of Atlantic Tactical in January 2015 and Lawmen’s Safety Supply in December 2015, Safariland has expanded its geographic footprint to 11 retail stores, establishing itself as the premier provider of law enforcement equipment to institutions and retail customers in the Eastern United States.

Scott O’Brien, Safariland’s President, said, “United Uniform has a track record of providing excellent customer service and a diverse selection of top-quality products. This acquisition enables Safariland to better serve our customers by expanding our retail presence to new markets with a focus on enhanced customer service and product experience. With the addition of three retail locations in New York, this acquisition enables Safariland to directly engage with more of our customers and further strengthen our brand in the marketplace.”

Josh Muskat, President of United Uniform, will continue to lead the business including its institutional and retail operations. He will report to Jim Duncan, Vice President of Domestic Sales and Distribution for Safariland. 

“I look forward to working with Josh and leveraging his expertise in soft goods and uniforms across the broader Safariland organization,” continued O’Brien. “His skillset will be a great addition to our platform, and we welcome him to our team.”

Muskat said, “We are delighted to have Safariland’s strategic and financial support to help position United Uniform for long-term success. I have worked with Safariland for many years and am confident that, together, we will continue to create extraordinary solutions to best meet the needs of our customers and make our communities safer.”

Adding United Uniform to its portfolio furthers Safariland’s effort to continually grow relationships with distribution partners and achieve its mission of “Together, We Save Lives.™”

www.safariland.com

Visit Brownell’s at IWA

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

IWA (the European equivalent of SHOT Show)  is right around the corner and  Iowa-based Brownell’s is going to be there.  They have greatly expanded their international presence, so make sure you check them out if you’re in Nuremburg.  This is a press release from last year that gives you the details about this expansion.

Brownells Expands International Presence

Brownells has been serving international customers for decades, but a new partnership will make buying from Brownells a much easier process for consumers in Europe. Working with local, in-country representatives, the following countries now have their very own translated versions of Brownells’ famous website:

• Finland www.brownells.fi
• France www.brownells.fr
• Germany www.brownells-deutschland.de
• Italy www.brownells.it
• Norway www.brownells.no
• Spain www.brownells.es
• Sweden www.brownells-sverige.se
• Switzerland www.brownells.ch
• UK www.brownells.co.uk

Via the websites, European consumer customers can now benefit from Brownells’ extensive product selection and industry-exclusive Forever Satisfaction Guarantee on websites in their native languages. Further, customers may receive phone support via the in-country partner.

To make shopping as easy as possible, Brownells and the in-country partner will handle all costs and concerns affiliated with international shipping. Item pricing on the partner websites includes international taxes and tariffs, applicable licensing fees and other associated landing costs.

Under the new arrangement, customers simply place an order and it arrives in seven to ten days.

“Shipping anything internationally can be a rigorous process, but when it deals with firearm parts, it can be even more difficult,” said Pete Brownell, CEO of Brownells. “That’s exactly why we’ve formed this partnership to make the international customer’s experience easier and more efficient.”

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