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Mission Ready Equipment Did Not Merge With Anyone

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

We recently ran a story announcing that Protect The Force had merged with Mission Ready Services. Unfortunately, our headline referred to Mission Ready Services as just “Mission Ready”. The body of the article was very clear about the issue but some readers got concerned that Mission Ready Equipment had been in on the merger. Nothing could be further from the truth. MRE is still owned by the same folks and they are still kicking ass bringing you great gear.

Now that we have gotten that out of the way I want to say thank you guys for reading, at least reading the headlines. However, the devil is in the details and the details are in those groups of words below the headlines, so dive into the details. I try to be as concise as possible because I know your time is valuable. Thanks!

Vickers Tactical Inc Announces Partnership With Alias Training & Security Services

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

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“Vickers Tactical Inc is now scheduling classes through our friends at Alias Training & Security Services. Since coming on the scene, Alias has proven to be a great fit for the Vickers Tactical classes and has done an excellent job coordinating and scheduling classes for me.”

– Larry Vickers
Vickers Tactical Inc

Protect the Force, LLC Merges with Mission Ready Services

Sunday, September 30th, 2012

Recently Protect the Force, LLC merged with Mission Ready. This is very big news as it creates the right environment for a new business, 10-20 Services to exist. I’ve been briefed on 10-20 Services and I can say that it has the potential to positively impact anyone who owns or uses outdoor and tactical equipment, from the MilSim enthusiast or weekend camper to the hardcore LEO or Servicemember. Even units and agencies will get a lot out of 10-20 Services. Look for more soon.

Mission Ready Services Inc. (“Mission Ready” or the “Company”), and Protect the Force LLC (“PTF”) are pleased to announce the merger of their operations. PTF brings over 100 years of combined experience providing products, services and first-hand expertise to governments, first-responders and tactical markets. The business, mission and client portfolio of Protect the Force is laterally aligned with that of Mission Ready making for a seamless transition with no disruption to PTF’s clients, vendors or strategic partners.

Protect The Force is a strategic consulting firm specializing in providing leading manufacturers with relationship management, product development, acquisition & contracting expertise, and sales & marketing support geared towards successfully selling to the U.S. Federal Government.

With offices in Georgia, Washington D.C., and Massachusetts, Protect the Force has a robust infrastructure comprised of a network of industry professionals, an efficiently-coordinated supply chain, an unparalleled dealer organization, and a leading edge research and development faculty.
Mr. Gary Hess will lead PTF as President, Mr. Clay Williamson will continue to assist PTF as well as head up the operations of 10-20 Services Inc. another wholly owned subsidiary of MRSI and Mr. Francisco Martinez will support all operations as Chief Technology Officer.

This is an important growth step for Mission Ready, a unique opportunity that greatly increases the Company’s portfolio of products and services. In addition to the added value that we will be able to provide to PTF clients, Mission Ready has gained invaluable industry connections as a result of this merger. These relationships will be instrumental in expediting the launch and saturation of the Company’s inspection, cleaning and repair centers throughout the USA operated by 10-20 Services Inc.

The Company’s mission is to save lives and enhance the performance of security personnel and those who protect us, by working to ensure they are equipped with the best possible personal protective equipment.

Mission Ready Services Inc.
(signed “Rod Reum”)
Rod Reum,
CEO & President

Protect The Force Inc.
(signed “Gary Hess”)
Gary Hess
President

10-20 Services Inc.
(signed “Clay Williamson”)
Clay Williamson
President

www.protecttheforce.com

Shellback Tactical Releases App

Friday, September 28th, 2012

20120928-081022.jpgShellback Tactical has introduced an app. It’s a simple, straight forward architecture that gets you access to he info you want. It’s got direct links to all of their social media including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest as well as the good stuff, new product highlights and a store interface.

Get it for Android at play.google.comp. Shellback says this app also works on Windows phones. An iOS variant is coming soon.

www.shellbacktactical.com

Princeton Tec Gains Praise for American Manufacturing by Secretary of Labor

Friday, September 28th, 2012


Photo – US Department of Labor

US Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis recently visited Bordentown, New Jersey’s Princeton Tec during a nationwide tour promoting American businesses. SHe called Princeton Tech “a true American success story” and assembled her own Spectrum custom headlamp program.

Solis addressed the company stating, “We bring back this renaissance in manufacturing, creating products that we can sell and compete with other countries and other businesses abroad.”

“By manufacturing in New Jersey, everyone benefits – from our employees to our retailers to the end user,” said Gerard Armendinger, Princeton Tec’s Global Marketing Director. “With the recent creation of our Spectrum custom headlamp platform, we’ve delivered a concept to our industry that relies 100-percent on U.S. production and communicates our business in real and understandable terms.”


www.princetontec.com

BHI Extended Hours for EOY

Thursday, September 27th, 2012

Blackheart International has extended hours all this week to facilitate the end-of-fiscal-year purchasing process. The BHI staff is on-call to take your last-minute orders from 9 a.m. until midnight (0900-2400) every day this week through Friday, September 28.

For expert assistance in placing your orders call them at 304-457-1280.

www.bhigear.com

WPRC Web Site Wins National Award after ADS Ventures-led Redesign

Thursday, September 27th, 2012

The Web Marketing Association announced today that www.warriorprotection.net, the recently launched homepage of the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition, has won its 2012 Award for Outstanding Achievement for Web Development in the Non-Profit Standard of Excellence category. Liesl Grebenstein and Matt Sparkes of ADS Ventures teamed with the design group at BlueLuna of Waltham, MA to develop the aesthetics, content and interface of the new and vastly improved WPRC site. The ADS team initiated the re-design in an effort to provide the WPRC with a more user friendly and dynamic portal as part of a broader marketing and member development program. Congratulations to the BlueLuna team for this outstanding recognition.

For more information the Web Marketing Association 2012 award recipients visit www.webaward.org.

MDM – Portabrace Tactical

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012

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Portabrace Tactical originated in the broadcast world. If you’ve noticed those blue covers on the TV cameras at football games, that’s Portabrace. A few years ago they were asked to design and build a couple of military products and they’ve been chugging along ever since. Based in Vermont, Portabrace offers a full in house design and production capability. Check them out.

www.portabrace-tactical.com