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S.O.TECH Moves to the Industrial Level and Becomes ISO 9001:2008 Certified

Monday, July 4th, 2011

S.O.TECH is now ISO 9001: 2008 certified in Design and Manufacturing. This accomplishment has enabled their transformation from a mid-sized tactical sewing shop to a fully ISO certified contract manufacturing plant. Simultaneously, they are debuting a new website to streamline this effort, www.SOTECHSewing.com. Additionally, they purchased a new building in order to pursue work with large defense and aerospace manufacturers as well as defense companies in need of custom pouches for their weapons, radios, optics, and flashlights.

For those who don’t know, ISO 9001 is an industry process and quality standard. It is difficult to attain and has to be maintained by a company after an initial inspection and subsequent periodic audits by a registered ISO inspector. Many high quality corporations require an ISO certification from their contractors. S.O.TECH intends to leverage this new ISO certification along with its certification as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) into their expansion. S.O.TECH can currently handle all types of production requirements including Berry Compliant, Buy American Act, Commercial Made in USA, as well as an offshore production capability depending on budget preferences and specifications.

The new website allows customers to go step-by-step through both areas of the Design/Engineering and Production processes. Both customers looking to design a custom rig or to procure samples and quotes in order to bring their established ideas to the market, will find numerous points of helpful information to ease the process. S.O.TECH has even published a tactical sewing term glossary for those that want to brush up on their tactical nylon lingo.

Despite these recent activities, S.O.TECH hasn’t forgotten their core market and continues to maintain their web storefront through www.SOTECHTactical.com. Rather, their latest website is designed to support the corporate customer and present an option for companies looking to procure quality nylon load-bearing cases and harnesses, as well as the inventive individual with the great idea for a new piece of gear.

S.O.TECH wanted us to let let you know that they are standing by for all your custom sewing needs!

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Condor Offering A-TACS

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Popular commercial brand Condor has just announced the launch of products in the A-TACS pattern. With over 1,000 dealers throughout the United States and Canada, this is a boon for those looking to adopt A-TACS gear.

The introductory product offering will include:

-The Modular Operator Plate Carrier with features that include Detachable shoulder pads, Side release buckles on shoulders and internal waist strap, high tensile strength webbing covered in A-TACS fabric for optimum concealment, one front map pocket with snap, hook & loop closure and armor compartments (front, back & two side) with hook and loop panels.

-The Three-Day Assault Pack with features that include, Large load cargo capacity compartment with a separate pocket to fit up to two 3 large hydration bladders, body contour shoulder straps with D-Ring for equipment attachment, sternum starp and waist belt, external side compression straps, two double zipper pulls on the main compartment for easy access, individual form pad back penal for extra comfort and maximum airflow and high tensile strength webbing covered in A-TACS fabric for optimum concealment.

-Triple Kangaroo Mag Pouch with features including, room for three M4/M16 mags and three pistol mag pouches in the front, with adjustable Hook & Loop flaps.

-Double Kangaroo Mag Pouch with features including, room for three M4/M16 mags and three pistol mag pouches in the front, with adjustable Hook & Loop flaps.

-Pistol Holster with features that include additional pistol mag storage with flap closures and adjustable nylon webbing leg straps with rubberized backing.

-Double Pistol Mag Pouch with adjustable Hook & Loop flaps.

-Map/Intel Pouch featuring a removable clear vinyl sleeve for map or documents, removable back straps, front ID or badge holder, pen holder and is ALICE clip (seriously!) compatible.

-Three Fold Mag Recovery Pouch that features a rolls up design held closed by with 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ hook & loop tab.

-CBT Bungee Sling with features that include, dual bungee construction, HK snap hook adapter covered with elastic adapter, side-release buckle to release adapter and sling, 1 1/4 inch webbing, with Duraflex buckles, easily converts from two point to single point sling.

-Cobra Single Point Bungee Sling with features including dual bungee construction, HK snap hook adapter covered with elastic adapter, side-release buckle to release adapter and sling, 1 1/4 inch webbing, with Duraflex buckles.

All products in the introductory offering will be available for purchase through authorized Condor retailers in mid-October with the exception of the Rifle Slings which are now available. For more information visit Condor at www.condoroutdoor.com.

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PredatorARMAMENT Launches

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

PredatorARMAMENT has just launched. Featuring products from SORD USA and Ares Armor, the store will offer both MultiCam as well as A-TACS. Additionally, the prices are great.

For a limited time, SSD readers get a free SORD A-TACS camouflage Operator cap with any order over $150. Be sure to include the Cap in the cart to get the $15 discounted off the total for the free cap. Use Code SSDFLAGCAP.

www.predatorarmament.com

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Magnum Launches Blog

Monday, June 27th, 2011

Magnum USA has just launched a new blog with several features:

• Insight on what’s happening at Magnum HQ
• In-depth interviews with key industry insiders
• Exclusive sneak peeks at new Magnum products
• Magnum contests and giveaways
• Field Tester, blogger, and editorial reviews

Magnum is kicking off the launch of their new blog in a major way — with one lucky reader winning their choice of $1,000 in Magnum gear. The contest will last a month to allow everyone a fair shot at entering.

Check out out…bldg4801.com/launch

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See ThermoMan at Warrior Expo

Monday, June 27th, 2011

Make sure you take full advantage of the breakout sessions when you attend this year’s Warrior Expo – East. DuPontâ„¢ will utilize their mobile ThermoMan® demonstrator to show how important FR clothing is for the service member. It is very interesting to see in person, so don’t miss it. To get an idea of what you will witness, check out this video taken during SSD’s visit with DuPontâ„¢.

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Oops…Home Depot Accused of Violating Buy American Act

Monday, June 27th, 2011

As if there was a “Now Serving Number…” sign at the Justice Department, Home Depot has joined a growing list of companies accused of illegal business practices with the Government.

In this case San Francisco-based attorney Paul Scott along with several colleagues filed a whistle blower suit against the home improvement giant alleging that Home Depot had illegally provided Chinese made products to the Government in violation of the Buy American Act. This has attracted the Justice Department’s attention but they have not decided whether to join the suit.

According to a recent Associated Press story on the subject, “In the last six years, Staples Inc., Office Depot Inc. and OfficeMax Inc. have paid a combined $22 million to settle government claims they violated the act. In 2008, the Department of Justice announced that W.W. Grainger Inc. agreed to pay $6 million to settle claims the company overcharged the government and provided it with Chinese and Taiwanese products in violation of the Buy American Act.”

In my opinion two things are driving this recent upsurge in enforcement of the Buy American Act as well as other federal acquisition laws. First, the smaller war effort means that there will be fewer purchases and that they will be more closely scrutinized. Second, the faltering economy is causing American companies to ensure that they maintain as much of a competitive edge as possible. Large companies who provide a wide variety of products will claim that it is impossible to ensure that everything they sell complies with the Buy American Act. That is pathetic. I am all for our troops getting the best that they can, but you can’t tell me that ball point pens made overseas are better than ones made here. It is about profit, pure and simple. As an American tax payer, I just don’t see how it is in our best interest to purchase products made overseas for Government use unless they offer a distinct performance advantage unavailable from domestic products or are simply not produced here. Standard commodities do not fall into either of these categories.

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DOD Textile and Apparel Procurement Fairness Act (HR 2312)

Sunday, June 26th, 2011

Congressmen Walter B. Jones (R-NC) and Larry Kissell (D-NC) co-introduced the Department of Defense Textile and Apparel Procurement Fairness Act which would close loopholes permitting DOD to get around rules in the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act meant to limit DOD purchases of clothing and textile-based military equipment from Federal Prison Industries (FPI). FPI currently enjoys procurement preferences. Their workforce is comprised of incarcerated federal prisoners. Although FPI is Government run, as you can imagine, this captive workforce allows them to maximize profit and with directed set asides from DoD they have garnered a great deal of textile related military contracts. For example, in 2010 FPI posted a $36 million profit in their apparel and textile business alone.

This means that businesses that employ law-abiding citizens are losing business to FPI and life saving equipment for our troops is being manufactured by convicted felons. In fact, several times in the past few years Personal Protective Equipment manufactured by FPI has failed testing.

“It is simply wrong for the U.S. government to administer a military procurement policy that favors giving jobs to felons over law-abiding Americans,” said Congressman Jones. “That is especially true during these difficult economic times.”

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) also weighed in on the proposed legislation. “Swift passage of the DOD Textile and Apparel Procurement Fairness Act will create opportunities for job creation within the U.S. textile and apparel industry,” said AAFA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. “As we explore every option to create and sustain jobs in the United States, our government should not put the employment of federal inmates over the employment of hardworking taxpayers.”

According information released by the AAFA, “In 2010, the U.S. military spent more than $2 billion on uniforms, camouflage, training gear, and combat footwear for U.S. servicemen and women. Nearly $140 million of that business went to convicted felons in 24 federal prisons around the country under the auspices of Federal Prison Industries (FPI)”

HR 2312 would by limit FPI to 5% market share of any one product. It still allows them a place at the table. They just won’t sit at the head. We at SSD applaud the introduction of this legislation and look forward to its switch passage and implementation.

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Panteao Gun Team’s Bob Vogel Wins IDPA Carolina Cup

Saturday, June 25th, 2011

In his first appearance at the IDPA Carolina Cup Panteao Gun Team’s Robert Vogel dominated the match. Quickly establishing a lead at the match, by the end he had stretched his lead by over 31 seconds to take the title of Stock Service Pistol Division Champion and finished high overall in a field of over 330 shooters. In addition to his shooting acumen, Bob serves as a Police officer from Wapakoneta, Ohio and is the only 3 gun Distinguished Master in the sport of IDPA.

Bob Vogel also tried his luck on the Carolina Cup side match called “Calderone’s Return – The Hit List”, based on an episode from the television series, Miami Vice. Using a stock Colt 1911 and Winchester 230 grain ball ammo, Vogel took the title of Top Hit Man 2011.

Other Panteao Gun Team members that came within the top three of their divisions included Tom Yost with 2nd Place Master in Stock Service Pistol with a time of 227.32, Mark Redl with 2nd Place Master in Custom Defense Pistol with a time of 222.26, and Tom Carpenter with 3rd Place Master in Enhanced Service Pistol with a time of 212.54. New team member Mike Talbott made his IDPA debut at the Carolina Cup, shooting his first match.

Wrapping up the Carolina Cup, the Panteao Gun Team hosted a Shooting Sports Clinic for match participants. Over 50 people attended the free clinic that was taught by Mark Redl, Tom Yost, Dave Harrington, and Bob Vogel.

Congrats Bob!

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