I stopped by Blue Force Gear the other day to check out the CHAPSminus. The prototype was already enroute to a field trial. But, they did tell me about some really cool stuff coming soon. Just you wait and see. In the meantime, enjoy this awesome signage from their warehouse.
Long before the Tactical Bubble, US Cavalry dominated the military outfitting business. As a kid in the early 80s I remember my father bringing home the Cav Store catalog from the orderly room and looking in awe at all of the cool stuff for sale. Over the years it grew and grew into an empire, at one point featuring storefronts outside of several military posts in addition to the strong catalog business. US Cav has changed hands since Randy Acton was at the helm and it always seemed to me that as the war went on, they became less effective at running the business. Maybe it was because it was too retail oriented at first and then didn’t go all in once the military wholesale market boomed. At any rate, as we understand it, US Cavalry Store, Inc, and its parent, Cavalry Security Group, LLC, have filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy petitions in the Western District of Kentucky. It’s too bad because that retail market where Soldiers will be purchasing much of their own kit is coming back, and fast.
Turns out, Cavalry Security Group, LLC loss is ERMC’s gain as we understand that they have made an offer to purchase the company (out of Chapter 11) and keep it intact. Soldiers will still have their Cav Store catalog and website but it sounds like the vendors who supplied them might be just a little nervous.
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Celebrating 10 years of Grid Iron to Grid Square.
This announcement by Sports Recovery drink Kill Cliff is great news. We are big fans of both Kill Cliff and Denny, Ink who we work with on various other brands.
Kill Cliff Recovery Drink, today announces the company has tapped Jackson Hole, Wyo.-based communications firm Denny, ink. as its public relations agency of record, effective immediately. Founded by a former U.S. Navy SEAL, Kill Cliff is pioneering a new category of sport beverages meeting the endurance and recovery requirements of the fittest.
Kill Cliff is not an energy drink. Its formula is based on the theory that reducing inflammation is an integral part of recovering from strenuous exercise and physical exertion. Each 12-ounce can of Kill Cliff contains a proprietary mix of recovery-supporting ingredients including enzymes, green tea extract, ginger root, and milk thistle among other functional nutrients.
“After a comprehensive review of agencies large and small, we chose to partner with Denny, ink. because of their authentic approach to messaging and communications, their extensive media network and their proven ability to build brand awareness,” Kill Cliff Founder Todd Ehrlich said.
Athletes and fitness experts, active and veteran military personnel, early responders and outdoors enthusiasts have all embraced the product for its recovery benefits. With only 25mg of caffeine, 15 calories and no sugar, Kill Cliff is the perfect performance drink for daily consumption.
Currently available in a tasty blood orange flavor, Kill Cliff is now sold at GNC stores nationwide and select grocery and convenience stores in the Southeast as well as online.
Test Positive For Awesome. For more information please visit www.killcliff.com.
The title says it all. Spuhr AB now accepts Paypal for payment. I know it’s big in Europe and Spuhr should be as well.
Based in Red Bank, NJ, Brand & Oppenheimer Co., Inc, a century old textile converter has announced the appointment of Peter Raneri as Vice President of Sales and Business Development.
“We are very pleased to welcome Peter to our company,” said Dan Pezold, President of B&O. “We are confident his marketplace experience, energy and passion in creating and building strong customer relationships will help drive B&O’s sales and serve to diversify our business, expanding within the Tactical, Industrial and Specialty segments.”
Raneri, age 54, comes to B&O with nearly three decades of diverse apparel and textile sales and business development experience. Most recently, he served as National Sales Manager for Industrial Opportunities, Inc a textile commercial contract cut and sew provider located in Andrews, NC. Raneri also held sales and marketing positions at AccuMed Innovative Technologies, Fabrite Laminating Corporation, Safer Textiles and Freudenberg Nonwovens, Inc.
“Attracting a senior officer of this caliber is another sign that B&O is moving forward,” stated Jason Drattell, Praesidian Founding Partner. “We are excited about the company’s position and continue to support Peter and Dan as they implement their vision for the company.”
B&O was founded in 1913 as a supplier of garment linings. In October 2011, Praesidian Capital, StoneCreek Capital, LLC and management acquired the company.
Today, Safariland announced the purchase of Mustang Survival which will add an interesting dimension to Safariland’s personal protection offerings. Mustang Survival specializes in maritime flotation and personal protective equipment.
The Safariland Group (the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of protective products and equipment primarily for law enforcement and the military, has acquired Mustang Survival and its related entities, Mustang Survival Inc. and Mustang Survival Mfg., Inc. (collectively, “Mustang Survival”).
Mustang Survival is the North American market leader in lifesaving equipment for recreational, military, law enforcement and industrial users in the marine and aviation environments. For more than 45 years, Mustang Survival has been transforming innovative ideas and technologies into high-quality and practical lifesaving products such as inflatable personal flotation devices, flotation clothing, dry suits, anti-g suits and a wide range of products to protect serious users in extreme environments.
“We are excited to be bringing together two companies that are both committed to saving lives as a part of their core mission,” said Scott O’Brien, president of The Safariland Group. “Mustang Survival’s history of lifesaving marine and aviation equipment has presented unique growth opportunities for our company, especially as we aim to broaden our suite of products that help save lives.”
The Safariland Group, acquired by an affiliate of Kanders and Company, Inc. in July 2012, is globally expanding its current brands while pursuing acquisitions aligned with its mission of “Together, We Save Lives.” Mustang Survival represents the Company’s first acquisition in the marine and aviation industries.
Mustang President Jim Hartt, who will continue in his current role, commented: “Joining forces with The Safariland Group represents an important step in the global expansion of the Mustang Survival brand. We expect to leverage their resources to further drive our innovation in new product development and to take our products to a new level of performance as we expand the reach of our safety equipment to new customers, markets and applications.”
