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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012Crye Precision Expanding Operations at Brooklyn Navy Yard
Monday, May 21st, 2012Crye Precision is expanding their operations at their home in the Brooklyn Navy Yard as one of the new tenants in the recently announced $46 Million Green Manufacturing Center. This will reportedly more than double their current space and number of employees.
A press release from the New York Governor’s office contained this information:
Crye Precision – a premier designer and manufacturer of body armor and apparel for the U.S. military as well as federal and state law enforcement agencies – which was awarded $1 million through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process, has agreed to become one of two lead tenants at the new Green Manufacturing Center. Crye currently operates in four separate spaces at the Navy Yard, with 110 employees, and will now lease 80,000 square feet, consolidating multiple sites into one central location. Crye decided to expand in the Navy Yard after considering numerous options for consolidation and expansion, including New Jersey.
The company’s expansion into the Green Manufacturing Center will create 100 new jobs over the next five years. Crye also has several commercial product lines under development; one uses locally recycled materials that are converted into fabrics.
Crye Precision Executive Director Caleb Crye, said, “The Navy Yard has been exactly what our business needed to grow and we are thrilled that our future will remain here. We started here a decade ago with 4,500 square feet, today we’re up to 45,000 square feet with more than 100 employees and when the new facility is complete we’ll have a more efficient operation with room to grow and add at least 100 new jobs.”
A Crash Course in Flashlight Manufacturing from Princeton Tec
Monday, May 21st, 2012The BHI Gauer
Thursday, May 17th, 2012We happen to love Pinzgauers and Blackheart International owns one. It has accompanied us to the range each day throughout our foreign weapons course, hauling weapons and ammunition to and fro.
Sure, I could have embedded this photo in one of the segments on the training, but this one stands out. A lot of companies own cool guy vehicles but they keep them as show pieces. The BHI Gauer is very much a reflection of the company; it’s a workhorse. As you can see, it gets used regularly.
Studio: 54
Thursday, May 17th, 2012Chances are good you’ve worn a tactical or outdoor garment or used a piece of kit that the folks from Studio: 54 had a hand in. Now, they’ve combined their expertise to create Canada-based Studio: 54. According to their website they, “cover the entire scope of product development, including initial production for market launch. We work primarily with textile products to create performance driven technical garments and equipment such as backpacks, sleep systems, shelters and virtually anything else that can be assembled with a sewing machine.”
This is a great opportunity for much of the industry. Good designers are hard to find and those that can produce a quality spec pack are rarer still. The guys at Studio: 54 can do that and more. If you are in need of quality technical assistance, contact www.s54.ca.
Crye Precision Designates CTOMS as its Official Associate and Distributor in Canada
Thursday, May 17th, 2012CTOMS has informed us that Crye Precision has officially designated them as Crye’s official associate and distributor in Canada. Congrats guys!
To see a list of Crye products that CTOMS currently carries visit www.CTOMS.ca.
Pacific Safety Products – Always A Bridesmaid, Never a Bride
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012We’ve mentioned various takeovers concerning Canadian armor producer Pacific Safety Products in the past including their recent announcement of a reverse takeover bid for Armor Works Canada. Unfortunately, it looks like that one fell through as well according to a press release on PSP’s website. It states, “that the letter of intent with ArmorWorks Enterprises LLC to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of ArmorWorks Enterprises Canada, ULC in a reverse take-over transaction (the “Transaction”) has been terminated.” Additionally, the release says, “The board of directors of the Company has exercised its option to terminate the Company’s contract with its Executive Chairman, Daniel Marks, upon 30 day’s notice.” They are also working to “create a separation between the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer roles…”
Looks like PSP is getting their house in order.
John Felushko Joins Blue Force Gear
Monday, May 14th, 2012Blue Force Gear announced today that John Felushko will join the company as Product Line Manager, reporting to Blue Force Gear CEO Ashley Burnsed. Felushko comes to Blue Force Gear from Canadian outdoor brand Arc’Teryx LEAF, where he has been Business Unit Coordinator since 2008. He will be responsible for Blue Force Gear’s product strategy and the expansion of retail presence in domestic and global markets.
“Our passion is building game-changing products for the world’s best customers and John shares our vision for the future like no one else we’ve met,” said Ashley Burnsed, Blue Force Gear’s CEO. “His exceptional experience bolsters our commitment to deliver the best products and we are thrilled to have him join our team.”
Before joining Arc’Teryx, Felushko’s background includes extensive outdoor retailing experience with companies including The Expedition Shoppe and Bushtukah Great Outdoor Gear where he gained valuable insights into improving the customer experience with high performance outdoor equipment. Among other International travels, he taught English in Istanbul Turkey and holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science from Carleton University with concentration in International Relations.
Congrats to Blue Force Gear and John!
