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This came in last night. I hear great things about Frank Proctor. It’s great to see him collaborate with the folks at Alias.
Alias Training & Security Services is proud to announce we are now partnered with Frank Proctor of Way of the Gun (WOTG). It goes without saying we are very pleased to be working with Frank. He has earned a great reputation as a world-class… instructor and no doubt he will fit in perfectly with the Alias Training team.
Please look out for Frank’s classes to be moving over to the Alias Training website within the next few days.
See Frank’s Training Class Schedule here.
Frank Proctor has served over 18 years in the military, the last 11 of those in US Army Special Forces. During his multiple combat tours in Afghanistan & Iraq he had the privilege to serve with and learn from many seasoned veteran Special Forces Operators so their combined years of knowledge and experience has helped him to become a better operator & instructor. While serving as an instructor at the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course he was drawn to competitive shooting. He has since earned the USPSA Grand Master ranking in the Limited Division and Master ranking in the IDPA Stock Service Pistol division. He learned a great deal from shooting in competition and this has helped him to become to become a better tactical shooter. Frank is one of the few individuals able to bring the experiences of U.S. Army Special Forces, Competitive Shooting, and veteran Instructor to every class.
All this experience combines to make Frank Proctor a well-rounded shooter and instructor capable of helping you to achieve your goal of becoming a better shooter.
We received a rather interesting press release this morning.
Israeli-American Defense firm Agilite Systems has completed their acquisition of the business operations and assets of Shiltex, Israel’s national manufacturer of mil-spec webbing, paracord and other narrow and technical textiles, in the first change of ownership in fifty years.
Agilite Systems, who also own Agilite Tactical Gear, manufacturers and suppliers of tactical and rescue equipment to the US and other militaries worldwide, said they are excited about the purchase.
“We are proud to absorb a company with such a long-standing and prestigious history supplying the Israeli and other Defense Departments. Shiltex’s level of quality has always been unsurpassed and the Israeli Military has gone into battle with Shiltex products and components since before the 6 day war.” Said Dr Jerry Orlin, President of Agilite Systems. “We are pleased to be able to add more defense solutions, capabilities and technologies to our arsenal.“
Shiltex was formerly a powerhouse with a worldwide reputation for quality and a very wide range of capabilities. Not only did it produce mil-spec textiles that have been marched into battle on IDF soldiers’ backs for five decades but was also a major manufacturer of narrow textiles for Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Victoria’s Secret, among others.
Shiltex has also produced high-quality textile components for implantable medical devices, robots and military radios.
The combination of Shiltex’s capabilities and experience and Agilite’s energy and 2013 approach all under one roof at a brand new expanded location in the South of Israel is expected to make Agilite the Israeli defense firm to watch in 2014. While the company remains tight-lipped about intentions regarding Shiltex, Agilite has already announced the planned launch of Agilite Outdoor, a new civilian diversification of Agilite’s existing brand.
There is already a very obvious shift in direction favoring braided products with climbing and tactical rope lines planned for full release in Q1 of 2014 and Agilite paracord which is available from this week. Shiltex are known to have developed ropes specifically for Israel’s top Police SWAT Counter Terror Force “The Yamam” which have never before been made available to the general public.
Shiltex, now Agilite are also the manufacturing technology behind the hard-wearing braided drinking tubes on Israeli firm Source Hydration’s drinking packs. The tubes in extensive use with the Military are incredibly popular and are seen by many to be one of Source’s major selling points over their primary rival, Camelbak.
Wildfires are threatening several counties in Idaho including the home of ESS. In spite of an evacuation notice, ESS will continue to support their customers as much as possible. If you try to contact the company’s main phone number you may get this message. However, employees may reach out via email or cell phones as possible.
Thank you for calling ESS. Our office is currently closed due to local Idaho wildfires burning near Sun Valley. Evacuation notices have affected our location, and we will re-open the office once those notices allow for our employees’ safe return to work. Thank you for your patience, and please check our web site www.esseyepro.com for status updates about our office closure.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the ESS family and all of the residents of Idaho affected by these fires. Additionally, we hope that no firemen or other responders are injured while dealing with this crisis.
As part of SOTech’s Innovation Development Program, CEO Jim Cragg had the entire office staff learn to design, pattern, cut, sew, and assemble some basic standard SOTech designs, and then each team member was encouraged to create their own design. Designers and sewing managers Veronica Areola, Brian Hilory and Juan Miranda led the class. More than 15 book keepers, shippers, graphic artists and customer service staff created their own dog harnesses, designer belts, pouches and day packs. Managers and instructors from SOTech’s sponsored Veterans work therapy program, Vets Corps (formerly VIPER), also attended. SOTech was recently approached as a model for a course on industrial innovation by California Manufacturing Training Corp, and SOTech holds 11 patents covering innovations in load carriage equipment. According to Jim Cragg, “Not only does this training involve our office staff in the creative mindset, but it also gives them an appreciation for the hard work that we ask our sewers to do on a daily basis.”
Industry Friends & Colleagues,
We’re saddened to read the recent news reports about Jason D Simione, President of Bulldog Equipment. As a company, Bulldog does not have any information on this case and does not wish to answer any questions related to Jason’s personal issues at this time. Thank you for your understanding.
Bulldog will run normally throughout this process and will continue to manufacture top rate products for our customers.
We appreciate your support through this and are keeping Jason and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
Very Respectfully,
Bulldog Equipment
This is some interesting news from Propper International. Tom has been the driving force there but I know that Amy is a great choice as successor. Congrats!
Effective September 30th, Tom Kellim has decided to step down from his position as President and CEO of PII Inc. Tom will transition into an Advisory role to the Chairman and will continue to support Propper in its key initiatives. We thank Tom for his dedicated service to Propper. His invaluable contributions have led the company toward growth and diversification.
I am pleased to announce that Amy Coyne will assume the role of President and CEO of PII Inc. Amy has acted as VP Global Supply Chain since starting with the company in February, 2012. Based on Amy’s contributions to Propper thus far, and her strong industry knowledge and experience, her leadership will help the Company maintain its reputation as a successful DOD Prime Contractor as well as diversify and expand into new product areas and markets.
We pride ourselves on providing our Customers and our Vendors with the highest degree of quality and service and this will remain our focus as we move forward. We thank you for your continued support as our business partners.
-Earl Weinman
Chairman of the Board
PII Inc.
Right up front, you should know, Bulldog Tactical is a long advertiser on SSD. Bulldog Tactical CEO Jason Simione appeared in bond court Tuessday morning charged with three counts of attempted solicitation to commit murder, threatening to place an explosive device and child abuse. According to Fort Lauderdale’s Channel 7 news, he is being held pending a $5 Million bond.
The charges are pretty heinous against Mr Simione but I know he is going through a very contentious divorce. This may play heavily on what is transpiring. Regardless, I can assure you, this isn’t something I ever want to have to write about. As additional information is available, we will share it.
