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MDM – Other Coverage

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Modern Day Marine is one of our favorite shows of the year and by no means were we able to cover it all. Check out this coverage from our friends at KitUp!:

Benchmade’s Newest Battle Blade Is Ready for Abuse

TAG’s New M240 Machine Gun Bag

and while the coverage didn’t originate from MDM, the Medford Knife & Tool Hammerspike was also on display

Shatter Glass Easy with Hammerspike

Additionally, Gannett’s Defensenews.com offered The Show Scout

Finally, don’t forget Tactical Fanboy’s singular, titillating look at ballistic undergarments.

BCB Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

Even between all of us, we didn’t get it all. It was a great show. Look for additional coverage of gear we saw at MDM 2012 here on SSD.

TacHacker – National Molding New Products

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

National Molding 2011 New Products

National Molding has added several new buckles to their Duraflex line. Additionally, they have added a feature on their website to allow individuals to purchase the Duraflex line.

www.nationalmolding.com

More on the Magpul Investment

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Last week, Rosser, Sherrill & Co (“BRS”), a New York-based private equity firm, announced that it has made a significant investment in Magpul Industries Corp. Fortunately, Magpul’s executive management team, consisting of founder/President Richard Fitzpatrick, VP of Product Development Michael Mayberry and COO Doug Smith, will continue to be significant shareholders following the transaction. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed but we do know that Triangle Capital Corp announced a $14.8 M investment last week as well. Additionally, we have heard that this investment equates to a majority share in Magpul.

Integris Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to Magpul in this transaction. SunTrust Bank, Regions Bank and Triangle Capital provided financing for the transaction.

www.Magpul.com

Triangle Capital Corporation Invests $14.8M in Magpul

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

According to a press release, Triangle Capital Corporation (TCAP) announced that it closed a $14.8 million investment in Magpul Industries Corporation consisting of subordinated debt and equity.

This is interesting considering Magpul has had a fair number of suitors over the years, although generally, they have been interested in outright purchasing them rather than investing capital. Rumors have swirled about Magpul’s desire to make another foray into firearms design and perhaps this capital is going to be used to help them do just that.

Tactical Tailor Making Some Changes

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Coming soon, Tactical Tailor is poised to launch their new website along with their latest line of products dubbed Fight Light.

www.tacticaltailor.com

MSA Finds Buyer for Paraclete

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Pittsburgh Business Times reports that Mine Safety Appliances has identified a buyer for their Paraclete business unit.

There are a couple of rumors as to who has offered to purchase the company but none have been as of yet substantiated. It will be interesting to see who is buying them and what plans they have for the brand that was at the forefront of releasable armor systems.

BTW, nice pic TR.

Dan Costa Stepping Down as CEO of 5.11 Tactical

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Monday, Dan Costa will pass the reigns of 5.11 Tactical to Former Marine Tom Davin after 10 years of building the company to an industry powerhouse. No matter what you make of 5.11 Tactical you have to admire Costa’s tenacity. In 10 years he has built a brand that has essentially defined the concept of “tactical pants.”

Learn more here.

CamoScience App Makes Custom Precision Camo Design a Reality

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Soldier Systems Daily unveils exclusive photo evidence.

We have mentioned Special Operations Apps and their CamoScience app in the past. CamoScience is an App for Smart Devices like the iPhone 4/5 and IPad 2.

Interestingly, SOA contacted us after reading the recent article published last week here on SSD concerning NECC’s (Naval Expeditionary Combat Command) lack of an issue combat uniform and a version of what appears to be unique Navy DIY Camo. They provided these pictures as photo-evidence of a new solution for the unique requirements of expeditionary units like the NECC and SOF.

As you can see, MW R&D and Special Operations Apps have moved past the proof of concept phase by showing these first public photos of CamoScience App Designs being printed digitally-direct to fabric and using MW R&D’s proprietary processes.

This is a custom camouflage design made real by combining elements from:
-Smart Device
-Reliable Intel (GEOINT)
-Digitally Printing Direct-To-Fabric
-Just-In-Time Custom Manufacturing

According to the company’s President, K. Dominic Cincotti, MW R&D and SOA are in talks now with leading Tactical and Hunting/Outdoor Companies to utilize this new proprietary process. Cincotti is the inventor of Photographic/Camera derived Camouflage.

“The truly great thing about using our process and this App is that it would allow for SOF to make their own CAMO designs”, Cincotti said.

“Operators could use the latest technology, without having to rely on ‘CAMO Artists’, with little knowledge of SOF operational or tactical concerns. The App even converts photos to MilSpec colors if that need exists.”

In 2007 Photo-Realâ„¢ and Photo-Stealthâ„¢ camo debuted. They were printed onto special adhesive vinyls and applied to SOF hardware and equipment. In 2009 a unique grip was added to these technologies and was applied to weapons.

Today, Soldier Systems Daily received these first photos of this new type of camo, produced using completely digital means on textiles. According to the company, a wide range of textiles and fabrics can now be utilized. The printer applies the pattern directly to your grey goods.

SOA in association with MW R&D are now in beta-testing with new Apps for release this winter.

specialoperationsapps.com