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Sunday, August 28th, 2022Spiritus Systems Launches Expanded Product Lineup on Brownells.com and Resource Portal for International Customers
Friday, August 26th, 2022
In July Spiritus Systems introduced its international distribution partnership with Brownells and in response to the high volume of interest from prospective end users, spiritussystems.com now features a dealer network portal that navigates customers to domestic and international Brownells webstores for direct purchases.
This will be the first-time European and international customers in various regions will have direct access to Spiritus nylon equipment like the LV/119 plate carrier and Micro Fight systems through local distribution. The Brownells retail network is a trusted and user-friendly way to purchase equipment online, and customers can now quickly find their supported region on the interactive world map in the portal.
Click Here to visit the map.
Additionally, the Spiritus Systems product lineup can now be purchased by end-users on the Brownells.com USA webstore, complete with a full product resource page, and exclusive Spiritus Systems video content filmed in collaboration with Brownells.
Click Here to visit the Spiritus Brand Page on Brownells.
Brownells also continues to support government procurement for special operations, conventional military, and law enforcement organizations globally. If you are a European wholesale or government buyer, you can email: le-mil@brownells.eu for custom quotes and orders.
Tokarev USA Announces Their Lifetime Service Plan
Thursday, August 25th, 2022
Knoxville TN – Tokarev USA, importers of popular Pump and Semi-Auto shotguns, is pleased to announce their “Tokarev USA Lifetime Service Plan”.
“Tokarev USA is committed to supporting our customers with services that are above and beyond what is expected. Beyond our 1-year warranty, our Lifetime Service Plan will repair any defect in material or workmanship for the lifetime of the firearm. The Tokarev Lifetime Service Plan will begin after the 1-year warranty has expired” said Ryan Keller, Customer Service Manager at Tokarev USA.
In the crowded field of imported shotguns, Tokarev really is showing themselves to be a brand apart.
Combining state of the art CNC equipment with old-world manufacturing knowledge, Tokarev delivers firearms for the sporting and security markets worldwide. Tokarev firearms and accessories are available in North America exclusively through Tokarev USA.
For more information on these or any of their other top-quality products, contact your dealer/distributor, or visit www.tokarevusa.com.
G3 Systems Launch a Refreshed Strategic Plan
Wednesday, August 24th, 2022G3 Systems Limited, the world-renowned provider of bespoke deployable containerised solutions, critical operational infrastructure and facilities support in austere locations has launched its refreshed 3-year Strategic Plan. The plan focuses on identifying areas for growth and diversification and seeks to promote core functions and capabilities to new clients and geographies; whilst capitalising on recent operational experience such as providing Fire and Rescue services in Afghanistan. The Plan also includes an increased focus on sustainability, environmental protection and social responsibility.
G3 Systems Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of IAP WWS Inc., has launched its refreshed 3-year Strategic Plan stating their vision to be “dominant in the provision of bespoke high quality deployable and fixed infrastructure and a leader of support services in austere environments”. This vision is underpinned by their company ethos of Ingenuity – Agility – Purpose and built on four strategic pillars: a relentless focus on the demands of the Customer and delivering that with excellence; empowering People with learning and growth to foster a safe and sustainable environment; achieving internal and external operational quality and efficiency through rigorous Business Process and diligent stewardship of Finances to ensure excellent value for money.
G3 Systems Limited has a 20-year history and an operationally proven track record of delivering in the most challenging and arduous environments. They are proud of their company culture of achieving the ‘out of the ordinary’, going to challenging places and working ‘as one’ with their clients while never failing and always looking after the people and the environment around them. They have been integral to the success of many long-term operational deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Falkland Islands. Their modular, standardised and highly adaptable solutions such as the Deployable Engineer Workshop, Navy Forward Support Units and FCO Deployable Embassy have been and will continue to be excellent solutions to meet the needs of rapidly deployed government and non-government organisations.
Chamois Consulting Limited has also been engaged to assist G3 Systems Limited in the delivery of their strategy. They will be providing a particular focus on brand communications, client and stakeholder engagement and to help raise the social awareness of G3 Systems Limited products and services.
Mike Puckett, Managing Director at G3 Systems Limited said, “I am very proud of the G3 team and the significant progress we’ve made to date. Following a change in the nature of deployed operations, and through the refreshed strategy process, we’ve recognised that it is time to build on our social value interfaces, external communications, marketing and adopting new methods to enhance our collaborative working and to help share our vision and achieve our strategic goals. Having seen what has been achieved with other defence orientated companies, Chamois was the natural choice and I am really looking forward to working with them.”
Gareth Baker, Director of Media and PR at Chamois said “I am really excited to be working with G3 Systems Limited, because I was already sighted on some of their products from my time on operations. However, prior to spending time with the team, I had no idea of the depth, breadth and scale of their skill, operational pedigree and engineering expertise. I am very much looking forward to helping communicate their substantial capabilities to their target audiences.”
5.11 Tactical To Celebrate The Grand Opening Of Its 100th Company-Owned Retail Location
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022Irvine, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2022) – 5.11 Tactical®, the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear, will celebrate the grand opening of its 100th company-owned retail store in Oxnard, California on Saturday, September 17. The store marks a major milestone in the brand’s retail expansion and growth since it introduced its first company-owned retail location in 2014.
“Strategic and aggressive retail expansion has been one of our top priorities in recent years and getting to 100 locations has been a major milestone for us,” said 5.11’s CEO Francisco J. Morales. “A larger retail presence allows us to offer the full 5.11 experience to existing customers while creating opportunities to introduce new customers to our outstanding products. We’re thrilled to reach 100 stores and excited to continue our growth into the future.”
Well-known for its technical apparel, footwear and gear that’s popular with public safety professionals and military personnel, 5.11’s full product offering provides items designed to keep outdoor adventurers, fitness fanatics and tactical enthusiasts equipped and ready for anything. The brand’s purpose-built product lines vary from workout equipment and apparel to everyday clothing options and much more.
“5.11’s approach to serving our consumers is to provide our consumers with optionality. From our robust e-commerce business, to the way our brand comes to life in our retail locations, as well as our many wholesale partners,” said 5.11’s Senior Vice President of Omni-Channel, Mark Parker. “Our focus has always been to serve our first responders, while welcoming new consumers to our brand, and 100 retail stores shows our commitment to achieve this across the U.S.”
Currently, 5.11 owns retail locations in 31 states with larger metropolitan areas serving as a hub for several convenient locations that offers customer easy access and additional shopping opportunities nearby. 5.11 Oxnard joins the ranks as 5.11’s 20th store in California.
“Whether it’s for everyday use, outdoor adventures, on-duty use by public safety professionals, or fitness training, we offer gear that is made to help users perform their best in all aspects of life, said 5.11’s CMO, Debra Radcliff. “At our retail locations, customers are able to find the right items for their needs and interact with our knowledgeable staff to find exactly what they are looking for.”
5.11’s retail locations provide an ideal opportunity for tactical professionals and outdoor enthusiasts to engage with the 5.11 brand and its knowledgeable staff. The stores feature a complete product offering tailored specifically to each region, including head-to-toe apparel and gear for men and women.
With its roots in servicing the law enforcement, first responder and military communities, 5.11 prides itself on hiring former servicemen and women and veterans from the local area, whenever possible.
To find a store location near you, please visit www.511tactical.com/store-locator.
TNVC Announces Staff Promotions
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022
Redlands, California—
TNVC is pleased to announce the promotions of several employees within the organization as TNVC continues to grow and expand and create strategic partnerships to provide the best Night Vision, Thermal, and Visual Augmentation Systems products to both government and commercial markets. These include:
Augustine “Augee” Kim, who has assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer, Jaimie Cross, as Vice President of Administration, and Chris Huber, as Senior Director of Sales.
“I’m extremely proud and excited to announce the promotions of these three individuals at TNVC,” said Victor DiCosola, President, CEO, and founder of TNVC. “The amount of knowledge, experience, and professionalism they bring to their roles is unparalleled. Through their hard work and dedication, they have helped build TNVC into what it is today and by helping to steer the ship, they can ensure that TNVC can continue to be an industry leader for years to come.”
Augustine “Augee” Kim, Chief Operating Officer:
Augustine “Augee” Kim joined TNVC in 2018 and has helped to oversee TNVC’s continued growth and expansion across all aspects of the business, including the launch of several major product lines, as well as key strategic relationships and partnerships, and the creation of TNVC’s vSHOTT virtual event in 2021. As COO, Augee will continue to manage the strategic outlook for TNVC, including the smooth integration of product development, key partnerships, business development and sales, marketing, training, and logistics.
Prior to joining TNVC, Augee was a research fellow at West Virginia University, and is currently an officer in the United States Army Reserve. He has completed multiple overseas deployments during GWOT and has served in Infantry, Cavalry, Armor, and Psychological Operations formations. Augee holds an MA from the College of Charleston, and is a graduate of The Citadel, in Charleston, South Carolina.
“I am grateful and humbled by the confidence and trust that Vic [DiCosola] has placed in me, and by our Team here at TNVC,” Kim stated. “Even prior to my joining the company, TNVC has always been known for providing the best, most advanced, and most thoroughly vetted and tested equipment to as wide an audience as possible, and I am excited to continue to be on the forefront of that work—we’ve got a lot of things in the works in both the long and short term that I think will be very exciting to our customers.”
Jaimie Cross, Vice President of Administration:
Jaimie Cross has been integral to TNVC since joining the company in 2012, managing Administrative Operations, including order processing, customer service, and accounting. Jaimie was also responsible for overseeing the opening of TNVC’s current corporate headquarters in California, as well as the creation of TNVC’s flagship TNV-Build Program. “I’m so proud to be a part of this team,” said Cross, “TNVC is not only a job, it’s like a family. We’ve been through so many things together over the years as the company has grown.”
As Vice President of Administration, Jaimie will have oversight over all administrative functions for TNVC, including inventory management and warehouse operations, as well as finance, HR, and the expansion of TNVC’s California Headquarters. “As the company has grown, we’ve needed to continue to improve our processes and expand our infrastructure to better serve our customers; commercial, government, and our dealers, to give them the best possible service and experience,” Cross added.
Jaimie is a graduate of California State University, San Bernardino, and holds a Master’s degree from Azusa Pacific University.
Chris Huber, Senior Director of Sales:
Chris Huber has been involved in the Night Vision industry for nearly two decades, starting at Morovision in 2004 as a major distributor of ITT/Exelis products eventually becoming the Sales Director before joining TNVC in 2014.
As Senior Director of Sales, Chris will oversee all aspects of Sales for TNVC, including the expansion of both Commercial Distribution and Dealer Sales as well as Government Sales and Business Development, including TNVC’s expanded Law Enforcement Business Development and Sales Team which seeks to address LE-specific technology and equipment needs, including the ability to provide Modified-COTS solutions to LE customers. Chris’s deep industry knowledge and experience will help to drive strategic decision making and future planning for TNVC.
“I’ve really enjoyed being a part of the TNVC team over the last 8 years,” said Huber. “I’m proud of the success and growth we have accomplished, and there’s more interest in night vision and thermal now than I’ve ever seen from all sectors, which is great, but the challenge is to grow smartly. Growing smartly isn’t just about making more sales—one of TNVC’s greatest assets from the start has been the emphasis on knowledge and education, and of course quality, something we intend to continue.”
Please join us in a warm congratulations to Augee, Jaimie, and Chris!
Nordic Unmanned Opens North American Office
Monday, August 22nd, 202222.08.2022, Sandnes, Norway – Nordic Unmanned opens a North American office headed by a seasoned industry veteran to expand its business in the world’s largest and fastest-growing drone market.
The office will be located in Baltimore County, Maryland, close to strategic partners, potential governmental and commercial clients and aviation authorities. The focus will be on offering Nordic Unmanned’s existing products and services portfolio, as well as operational experience with performing long-range, complex beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, in pursuit of the North American defense, government, and commercial markets.
North America is the largest drone market in the world, with the highest expected growth rate, both within the defense and enterprise market. The U.S. 2023 defense budget request consists of 20 programs fully dedicated to the procurement of drones, totaling $2.6 billion. The enterprise market adds to this, with its expected CAGR of 15.8 percent from 2021 to 2030.
“Expanding into accessible markets is a key part of our growth strategy. The US is a very appealing market for Nordic Unmanned, allowing us to build upon our leading role in the European drone industry and leverage our EASA-approved Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) and experience within complex BVLOS drone operations. This provides a solid foundation for capturing the enormous opportunities identified through the development of drone regulations in North America. Europe and North America have a long and positive history of collaboration on aviation rules, safety, regulations and operational licenses, for all aspects of the aviation industry, including drones. Nordic Unmanned has the ambition to become the first company with a fully approved BVLOS operating certificate, for multiple complex drone systems, in both Europe and the U.S,” says Knut Roar Wiig, CEO of Nordic Unmanned.
The North American market will be led by the seasoned multi-mode aviation, defense, rail, and transit executive Timothy “T3” Tenne. Mr. Tenne joins Nordic Unmanned from the position of Chief Operations Officer at Easy Aerial Inc, where he has led their operations, production, regulatory, and other areas within the defense, enterprise, government, and rail drone solutions. Tim has also held senior leadership positions with, amongst others, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Amtrak, Maryland Transit Administration and U.S. Air Force. Mr. Tenne is a local of Baltimore County and Maryland, where he attended the U.S. Naval Academy and went on to become a pilot and leader, and eventually retired after many years of service.
“I’m excited by this opportunity, and I look forward to making the new entity the leader in this market and applying my many years of executive aviation and aerospace experience to deliver cutting-edge solutions to existing and new customers in multiple verticals,” says Timothy Tenne.
“Opening the office in Baltimore County was a carefully planned and strategic decision. Maryland is an attractive state for this business, with proximity to partners, potential customers, test and operations areas, a growing pool of technical and engineering talent, and proximity to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These are major benefits, while at the same ensuring closeness to Norway with only a six-hour time difference. This is crucial for us to ensure synergies and to harvest the substantial operational experience from our colleagues in Norway,” Mr. Tenne says.
“As the leading operator and provider of drone solutions, it is a natural next step for us to enter the largest and fastest growing market in the world. We expect to turn the current North America opportunity pipeline into revenue within the next six months,” concludes CEO Knut Roar Wiig.
DISCLOSURE REGULATION This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
Tasmanian Tiger to Exhibit at TacOps South
Monday, August 22nd, 2022Tasmanian Tiger® will attend this law enforcement tactical training conference and expo in Nashville, Tennessee, Aug. 24 – 26, 2022 at Booth 234.
Knoxville, Tenn. (August 2022) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., will be exhibiting at TacOps South this Aug. 24 – 26, 2022 at Sheraton Music City in Nashville, Tennessee. Tasmanian Tiger will be exhibiting its line of TACVEC products and Medic Packs at Booth 234. For two days, over 150 industry vendors will showcase the latest technologies and products aimed at patrol officers, SWAT, tactical teams, corrections, narcotics units, detectives, and TEMS.
Tasmanian Tiger will be featuring products from its TACVEC series that are specifically designed for police and SWAT vehicles. These products include the TT Modular Front Seat Panel, TT Sun Shade Cover, TT Head Rest IFAK, TT TACVEC Pouch 1, TT TACVEC Container, and TT TACVEC Weapon Fixation. The TT Modular Front Seat Panel is a MOLLE panel for use on the back of front car seats in a vertical position or horizontally on rear seats. Hook-and-loop pouches can be arranged on the MOLLE specific to the mission. The TT Sun Shade Cover is a length-adjustable MOLLE shell that attaches to the vehicle’s sun visor. The TT Head Rest IFAK is a quick-access first aid kit that attaches to the back of the car seat headrest on either the driver or passenger side. The TACVEC Pouch 1 is a quick-release equipment bag with a zipper adapter that fastens to the TT Modular Front Seat Panel. Divided into three parts, the TT TACVEC Container bag is ideally fastened under the front seat and can be quickly removed from the vehicle in critical situations and easily used as a bandolier system. The last product in the TACVEC series is the TT TACVEC Weapon Fixation, which is a height-adjustable long-barrel firearms holder to use with the TT Modular Front Seat Panel.
From Tasmanian Tiger’s Medic Pack line, the recently added TT Medic Assault Pack MKII L will be on display at the Tasmanian Tiger booth. This is the largest TT medic backpack designed with an intelligent and clear interior divider system. It measures about 4 cm. (one MOLLE strip) deeper than the two smaller, previous models. The TT Medic Assault Pack MKII L can also be converted for plate carriers and vests using the adapter straps supplied with it for direct attachment. The stowable carrying handles help to quickly transport it in emergencies. The pack also features an inner detachable plate with elastic loops and internal variation fixation points to store medical equipment, a scissors bag, and clear inside pockets identified by colored hook-and-loop fastening. There are also integrated visual markers.
Click to see Vol. 3 of the Tasmanian Tiger digital catalog here. Find a local dealer here for any of the exciting Tasmanian Tiger products.
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