January 15, 2025: Putnam, CT– Dimension-Polyant, the world’s largest sailcloth producer and manufacturer of X-Pac® lightweight, durable and 100% waterproof laminates, has hired James Lang as Sales Manager for its X-Pac® Tactical brand of fabrics.

Lang brings fifteen years of sales and customer relations expertise to his new role. As the Sales Manager leading the X-Pac® Tactical Fabricsbrand, Lang is responsible for driving sales growth by proactively engaging with the tactical, military, hunting, and outdoor gear markets. Based out of the company’s Putnam, CT office, Lang will collaborateclosely with the technical fabrics team and leadership to manage key accounts and developing strategic partnerships, to expand the brand’s presence while ensuring the highest of product excellence and customer service.

“We are very happy and feel fortunate to have James join our team,” said Taylor North, Dimension-Polyant Global Head of Technical Fabrics. “Dimension-Polyant is committed to the global tactical market, and James will play a crucial role in driving the expansion of our X-Pac® Tactical brand across North America and Europe.”

Prior to joining Dimension-Polyant at the first of the year, Lang was the Regional Sales Manager for LaserStar, a leading laser manufacturer for the jewelry, dental, optical and tactical industries. Lang’s previous sales management and customer service roles were with PHMG audio branding, and UniFirst, a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs.

“As a major enthusiast of the tactical industry, I am thrilled to bring X-Pac® Tactical to the forefront of this market, which is teeming with innovation,” said Lang. “The tactical market moves very fast, and I am excited to leverage my passion for innovation and deep understanding of customer pain points to create impactful solutions. I am looking to drivesales and foster long-term relationships on behalf of X-Pac® Tactical.”

Dimension-Polyant will be exhibiting at SHOT Week Supplier Showcase, taking place in Las Vegas, January 21-22, 2025, Booth # 51441, to present its new X-Pac® Tactical collection. For more information on X-Pac® Tactical – the ultimate tactical pack fabric – please visit: www.x-pactactical.com.

Plymouth, MI (March 2025) – EOTECH, the leader in electro-optics technology, has experienced exceptional growth over the last decade. In recent years, EOTECH diversified into magnified scopes, micro red dots, night-vision and thermal systems, and on-gun laser devices. Additionally, in 2022, EOTECH added a manufacturing center that develops cutting edge digital sensor systems.

To support these programs and future growth, EOTECH is proud to announce the opening of their new Tech Center located in Orofino,Idaho. This state-of-the-artworkspace will provide research and development, engineering design and sustainment, testing, and prototype capabilities for all EOTECH product categories.

“We are thrilled to open our new Tech Center in Orofino, an area that will be the conduit between our headquarters in Michigan and our sensor factory in California,” said Aaron Hampton, President of Product Development for EOTECH. “This facility provides us with the talent and opportunity to plant the growth initiatives for the company’s next phase of our development. We strive to inspire new technology-driven solutions, and this investment will accelerate innovation and the development of new solutions for our core and emerging markets.”?

Officially opened February 26, 2025, this 4,200 square-foot facility includes a sophisticated optics lab outfitted with cleanroom flow hoods, optical breadboard, collimators, high purity nitrogen, and various tools to assemble, test, and rework weapon sights and camera systems.  The mechanical lab includes small scale machining, an inspection area with granite table plus a physical and optical metrology system.

For more information, please visit www.eotechinc.com.