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Wiley X Announces Move to Frisco, Texas

Tuesday, April 13th, 2021

Livermore, CA. (April 13, 2021) – Wiley X®, the leading premium protective eyewear brand,  announced plans to move its operations from Livermore to Frisco, Texas. The new global headquarters, manufacturing and distribution site is set to be located in the Star Business Park and completed by Q2 2022. Wiley X joins a growing list of California-based companies seeking new locations, with many finding their new homes in the Dallas and North Texas region. The central location within the United States will increase efficiencies of shipping and distribution, in both time and cost, to the wide range of customers Wiley X supports.

“Our entire team is committed to piloting smart and sustained growth for many years to come,” said Dan Freeman, Co-Owner of Wiley X. “To take Wiley X to the next level, Frisco, Texas is the ideal location geographically and economically to set us up for a successful future.  The City of Frisco and Frisco Economic Development Corporation have already been great business partners.”

Frisco – known as “Sports City USA” – is a perfect fit for Wiley X, a company committed to protection and performance for active pursuits such as shooting, fishing, and motorsports, as well as for the government/first responder network. Wiley X aligns well with Texas values, with a long history of providing protective eyewear to the United States military and being veteran-founded and family-owned. The move to Frisco will inspire the fabrication of a state-of-the-art building to elevate brand operations and will include a flagship retail store for Wiley X fans and local customers to enjoy.

“We’re thrilled to make this exciting move to Frisco,” said Myles Freeman, Jr., Co-Owner of Wiley X. “All of us at Wiley X have our sights set on servicing our customers like never before and this location is a perfect fit to propel our customer experience forward.”

“I am excited to welcome Wiley X to the Lone Star State,” Governor Greg Abbott said. “Wiley X is another in a long list of companies choosing Texas as home for its global headquarters and manufacturing and distribution center because of our thriving business climate. ‘Made in Texas’ is a powerful brand, and I look forward to watching Wiley X flourish.”

“Frisco is proud to welcome Wiley X to our veteran-ready community,” said Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney. “Innovative companies like Wiley X thrive here. It’s a tremendous asset to have another world-class brand in Frisco creating great jobs for Frisco residents, including our veterans.”

Lonestar Future Weapons Forms Strategic Alliance with True Velocity to Bring Manufacturing Expertise and Innovation to Force Modernization

Monday, April 12th, 2021

Texas-based companies will design and produce next generation weapon systems and manufacturing technology

GARLAND, TX (April 12, 2021) – Lonestar Future Weapons announced today a strategic partnership with composite-cased ammunition manufacturer True Velocity to leverage the two companies’ substantial expertise in R&D, precision manufacturing, quality control and production efficiency.

The announcement also signals the execution of a post-development phase strategy by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and Lonestar Future Weapons in their bid for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program, allowing the strategic partners to ensure the efficient fulfillment of the best overall weapon system to the warfighter.

Lonestar Future Weapons will assume the prime contractor role in the final stage of the NGSW weapons system submission, focused on manufacturing the advanced weapons required to meet or exceed all standards set forth by the U.S. Army. True Velocity will continue to serve as an ammunition subcontractor responsible for the provision of its advanced 6.8TVCM composite-cased cartridge. Together, Lonestar Future Weapons and True Velocity will develop additional next-generation weapons and ammunition solutions, targeting forthcoming force modernization contracts.

Lonestar Future Weapons is led by a team that includes third-generation American manufacturers with deep experience in the aerospace and defense industries. Chief among them is Automatic Products Corporation, an AS9100:2015 Rev D-registered manufacturer of high-precision machined and assembled components. Established in 1957, APC operates out of a 118,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in Garland, Texas.

“We are going to bring weapons systems to market that fire the most advanced, accurate and reliable ammunition available, and we’re going to build them here in America,” said Craig Etchegoyen, chairman of Lone Star Future Weapons. “Our speed-to-manufacturing and domestic production will undoubtedly enhance the growth of the defense industrial base in the U.S.”

“True Velocity composite-cased ammunition represents a paradigm shift in terms of what is possible with internal ballistics,” said Kevin Boscamp, chairman and CEO of True Velocity. “Our strategic partnership with Lone Star Future Weapons and APC to design and optimize future weapons around our ammunition represents an unprecedented advancement in defense innovation that provides our warfighters with an unfair advantage on the battlefield.”

Current production includes a semi-automatic rifle and an automatic rifle designed to shoot True Velocity’s proprietary 6.8mm composite-cased ammunition. Lone Star Future Weapons and True Velocity also plan to develop a lightweight medium machine gun, as well as commercially available products in the future.

Savage Arms Announces Sponsorship of The Canadian Rimfire Precision Series

Friday, April 9th, 2021

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – April 09, 2021 – Savage Arms is pleased to announce that it has signed on as a Gold Sponsor to the Canadian Rimfire Precision Series. The series includes more than twenty events annually, and Savage’s Precision Series rifles are a perfect fit for these competitions.

“The Canadian Rimfire Precision Series (CRPS) is proud to announce a sponsorship agreement with Savage Arms in support of its 2021 season,” Rick Katigbak, Founder and President of the CRPS, said. “The CRPS is a non-profit organization founded in 2018 to introduce and promote the competitive shooting sports to Canadians coast-to-coast and hosts over 100 events and over 1500 competitors annually. The partnership with Savage Arms will allow the CRPS to host more events in 2021 and provide competitors with the opportunity to see, first-hand, Savage’s line of precision rimfire rifles including the new competition-oriented B22 Precision models.”

By standardizing on the rimfire .22 long rifle cartridge for its competitions, CRPS provides fun, challenging and cost-effective events suitable for participants of all ages and experience levels.

“We’re proud to have this opportunity to work with the CRPS,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “Our MARK II and Precision Series rimfire rifles are ideal for these type of rimfire matches—it is what they’re built to do, but there’s much more to this sponsorship. The CRPS is opening up affordable shooting sports to everyone and that fits perfectly with the mission of Savage Arms.”

More information on the Canadian Rimfire Precision Series can be found at rimfireprecision.ca.

Ironhorse Firearms is Back!

Thursday, April 8th, 2021

For Immediate Release: Salt Lake City, UT – A:er a successful partnership and collaboration, Iron Horse Firearms and Blackwater Worldwide have mutually agreed to end the relationship and pursue endeavors more in alignment with the respective brands.

Iron Horse Firearms will continue to manufacture their flagship products of the Sentry 12 and the Iron Horse line of thumb operated AR-15 style rifles. All products remain in full production and dealers will continue to receive orders on schedule.

“We’re grateful for our time with the team at Blackwater Worldwide and all of the opportunities that the relationship created. As we move into this next chapter, we’re looking forward to the continued development and manufacture of our line of products under the original Iron Horse Firearms brand, as well as branching into some of our E-Commerce and manufacturing software offerings designed for businesses in the firearms industry.”
– Ryan McDonald, CEO of Iron Horse Firearms

Burlington Reaches Production Milestone of 1 Million Yards for Army Green Service Uniforms

Thursday, April 8th, 2021

April 8, 2021, Greensboro, NC – Burlington Industries LLC, a division of Elevate Textiles, is excited to report the production of over one million yards of fabric for the new Army Green Service Uniforms. The one million yards of fabric is equivalent to about 200,000 jackets, 115,000 hats and belts, 320,000 pants and 195,000 ties—nearly 575 miles of fabric. If laid end to end, this amount would stretch from Burlington’s divisional headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina to New York City.

Burlington is proud to be an integral part of the United States Military defense supply chain for more than 55 years. The development of the new, worsted wool blended Army Green Service Uniform fabric has been in progress for over two years and includes partnerships with garment producer Fechheimer, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Philadelphia (DLA), the United States Army and several private industry partners. In line with Burlington tradition, the process remains focused toward serving those in the United States Armed Forces. These new fabrics allow their wearers the confidence to perform at their best while experiencing unmatched comfort and durability. These fabrics are produced at the company’s facilities in Raeford and Cordova, North Carolina out of 100% American-made yarns.

“Burlington is thrilled to have reached the milestone of producing over one million yards of the new Army Green fabric, and we continue to be honored to serve the men and women of the U.S. Military with a dedication to quality and innovation. The worsted wool fabrics of our Raeford operation and brand consistently provide soldiers with comfort, durability, wrinkle resistance and color capability unlike any other,” said Joey Underwood, President of Burlington and Safety Components.

Since 1923, Burlington has been a global textile leader with core competencies in worsted wool and performance synthetics, and inherent FR fabrics. Offering a diverse range of vertical manufacturing capabilities and numerous fiber and fabric blends, Burlington® Military is proud to provide quality fabrics for United States Military personnel. Through innovation, Burlington’s in-house Research and Development department, Burlington Labs®, engineers advanced fabrications and technical finishes that are applied to protect and enhance performance while providing troops protection, easy-care and superior comfort in all of their diverse environments. Burlington Military combines the resources from the Burlington and Safety Components business units to create an extensive military products platform of diversified fabrics developed to service the specific needs of the military market.

www.burlingtonfabrics.com

TrueTimber Partners with Honda on 2021 Special Edition Off-Road Vehicles and Full Line of Performance Apparel

Wednesday, April 7th, 2021

INMAN, S.C. – April 7, 2021 – TrueTimber and American Honda have joined forces to form an amazing partnership of two world-renowned brands. Working side-by-side, the two industry leaders have developed new, special edition off-road vehicles as well as a co-branded line of outdoor apparel featuring the TrueTimber Viper Urban camo pattern. These special edition Honda Talon and Pioneer models, accompanied by the performance lifestyle apparel, will be available to consumers in the Summer of 2021. 

“It’s really incredible to watch what we have been able to create through this partnership and it has been great getting to work hand in hand with a brand like Honda,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “Honda is a premier name in the powersports industry, and we are thrilled to announce TrueTimber fans can now find Honda side-by-sides in TrueTimber camo. With Honda’s ability to offer top of the line off-road vehicles, paired with our capabilities in producing performance apparel, this partnership is off to an impressive start and looks to have a very bright future.” 

The new special edition (SE) versions of both two- and four-seat Talon sport side-by-sides, and both three- and five-seat Pioneer 1000 multipurpose side-by-sides, come pre-installed with accessories some customers typically add after the initial vehicle purchase. These flagship trim levels add value by saving money and improving comfort and convenience, and they help drivers explore further. Owners will also stand out from the crowd, thanks to exclusive TrueTimber Viper Urban camo graphics now available through this special collaboration.

“As well as Honda’s Talon and Pioneer 1000 perform, there are some drivers who demand even more, and they typically pursue that edge through accessories,” said Brandon Wilson, Manager of Advertising, Sports and Experiential at American Honda. “We’re pleased to help those customers extend their adventures, while also saving money and time. These Special Edition versions of our flagship side-by-sides are already outfitted with components that previously could only be added after the initial purchase. The icing on the cake comes in the form of striking Viper Urban Camo graphics, which ensure these Special Editions look the part.”

The co-branded clothing line features aspects of both Honda and TrueTimber, to create a truly spectacular, unique product line, made to withstand any adventure. Proven and trusted TrueTimber performance materials are utilized on all garments, to create adventure ready apparel that is both stylish, and tough as those who will be wearing it. Select pieces feature TrueTimber Viper Urban camo accents to flow seamlessly with the special edition side-by-side models.

2021 Talon 1000R SE / Talon 1000X-4 SE

Designed with off-road excitement, precision and quality in mind, the Talon 1000 platform is a fusion of Honda’s experience in two- and four-wheel design and racing, pushing the envelope of what is possible in a production sport side-by-side. Nonetheless, customers who are only content to be in front of the pack sometimes modify their Talons with accessories to improve performance and style. Honda is now offering Special Edition trim levels of the 1000R two-seat and 1000X-4 four-seat Talons, ready to go with accessories already installed. Upgrades include a front bumper, winch kit, vented windscreen, light assembly, rear-view mirror and door lowers, adding real value and convenience to an already capable machine.

• Color: Viper Urban Camo

• MSRP

Talon 1000R SE: $26,099
Talon 1000X-4 SE: $26,999

• Info

Talon 1000R SE
Talon 1000X-4 SE

2021 Pioneer 1000 SE / Pioneer 1000-5 SE

The industry’s benchmark multipurpose side-by-side, Honda’s Pioneer 1000 is an ideal option for work or play, blending comfort, handling and hauling with user-friendly features like an automatic six-speed Dual Clutch Transmission. Still, many owners opt to equip their Pioneers with accessories after the initial purchase. Now, Honda is offering Special Edition trim levels that come from the factory with many of the most common upgrades already in place, ultimately saving those customers time and money. Offered for both the three- and five-seat versions of the Pioneer 1000, the SE option adds real value, improved performance, visual flair and the capability to go and explore further, thanks to accessories including a roof, windscreen, fender flares, winch kit, rear-view mirror and LED light bar.

• Color: Viper Urban Camo

• MSRP

Pioneer 1000 SE: $21,999
Pioneer 1000-5 SE: $23,999

• Info

Pioneer 1000 SE
Pioneer 1000-5 SE

To find more information on the Honda and TrueTimber partnership, view the special edition models, or shop the co-branded clothing line, please visit: TrueTimber.com/Honda.

Remington Announces Expanded Group of Outdoor Lifestyle Licensees

Wednesday, April 7th, 2021

Lonoke, Arkansas – April 2, 2021 – Remington, the name customers have known and trusted for generations, is proud to announce an expanded lineup of licensee partners to bring fans a wide variety of outdoor lifestyle accessories, gear, gifts and more. These strategic partnerships have been selected to bring to market the high-quality goods that customers demand and are worthy of carrying the legendary Remington brand. From truck and ATV accessories to game feeders, home décor and a broad assortment of sporting dog products, Remington’s growing list of licensed partners are supplying the products that Remington fans desire. 

“We are really excited to grow the assortment of products available representing the Remington brand with these new partners,” said Danny Evans, Remington’s Director of Licensed Products. “Additionally, we are thankful for the many longstanding relationships and valued licensees that have represented the Remington brand for so many years. These new and continued relationships play a huge part in the building blocks set in place to show everyone that Big Green is Back.”

Valued Remington Licensee Partners

Ashgrove Marketing – Calendars and planners featuring wildlife and sporting dog photography from the Remington artwork collection. 

Coastal Pet Products – Remington pet products including dog collars, leashes, bowls, toys, training supplies and more.

Desperate Enterprises – Remington branded nostalgic wall tins.

Hi Performance Designs, Inc. – Remington truck, Jeep and ATV accessories including wheels, license plate brackets, emblems, stripes, exhaust tips, brush bars and more.

Iris USA – Remington pet food storage containers, storage and cargo boxes as well as collapsible pet cages.

Open Roads Brands – Remington art and home décor including pictures, signs, nostalgic thermometers, bottle openers and other home décor.

Outdoor Cap – Remington branded hats and headwear.

Outdoor Products Innovations, Inc. – Remington ground blinds, tree stand accessories, tree stand umbrellas, camo wraps, deer feeders, tree saws and more.

Smokey Mountain Knife Works – Remington nostalgic, collectible lighters and wooden signs.

Vintage Editions – Remington wooden nostalgic collectibles including wooden ammunition boxes, crates, cupboards, trunks, benches, stools, home décor and more.

Remington is always seeking quality partners to represent the Remington lifestyle in new product categories. Please contact Danny Evans, Director of Licensed Products, at danny.evans@remington.com with inquiries.

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Find legendary Remington ammunition at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on Remington ammunition and accessories, visit www.remington.com.

Buck Knives Expands Sales and Marketing Team

Friday, April 2nd, 2021

New Positons Set to Strengthen Aggressive Plans
In creation of newly formed Regional Sales Management roles, Buck Knives is pleased to announce Connor Slepikas and Anthony (Tony) Tekansik have joined the company to further strengthen aggressive growth plans. Under Vice President of Sales, Mike Silverberg, Slepikas and Tekansik will remotely oversee sales activities for the Western and Eastern United States and Canada.

“The addition of these talented individuals is both strategic and necessary. As Buck Knives evolves in its effort to service an expansive dealer base and exceptionally broad product line, our field based Regional Managers will provide enhanced communications and value to our retail partners.  Our new structure is a direct response to our customers’ needs for responsive data based support at the local level,” said Silverberg. “Connor and Tony exemplify Buck’s mission, values, and authentic hands-on approach to achieving excellence in customer satisfaction.”

Slepikas, most recently with Leatherman Tool Group, brings six years of practical field based experience managing retail sales channels, conducting clinical training sessions, and executing promotional and merchandising programs. An avid outdoorsman with a respect for high quality gear, the Buck Knives lifestyle fits closely with his passions for hunting turkey and following his bird dog in the upland prairies. Slepikas will be responsible for territories in the Eastern USA and will work closely with Buck’s sales agents, marketing and product teams, driving awareness for the Buck brand and value proposition. Slepikas holds a BS in Recreation and Sport Management from the University of Arkansas.

With over 10 years of direct sales experience, primarily in sport optics with Pentax and Leica, Tekansik will be responsible for the Western USA territories. Growing up in Colorado, he used Buck products in his backyard of the Rocky Mountains and is excited to clinic the attributes of Buck Knives with retail partners. He will support established representatives in the West, executing strategic plans designed to maximize the sales of new and core products. Tekansik holds a BA from Western State University in Gunnison, Colorado.

In addition to these key roles, Buck Knives has also grown their Sales and Marketing support team by welcoming Katie Swanson as Graphic Design Coordinator, Debbie Bobshosky as Sales Coordinator, and Whitney Wienholz as Marketing/Ecommerce Administrator.

Swanson joins the Buck team as an accomplished Graphic Designer. She has over three years of marketing, digital marketing, social media, and media/design experience. She will be working with Buck’s Marketing team to design promotional materials, print and digital content. Swanson holds a BA in Graphic Design from Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho.

With over 11 years of experience working for Buck’s west coast representative group, J. Harding & Associates, Bobshosky serves as Buck’s Sales Coordinator. She will support inside/outside sales in a direct and indirect capacity, working across several departments, communicating with customers, and facilitating the needs of sales reps and management to keep projects and initiatives on track.

Wienholz, a recent college graduate, is the new Marketing/Ecommerce Administrator. Wienholz will be responsible for directing and applying available resources to support the Director of Marketing, Marketing Manager, and the expanding Ecommerce division. She also will collaborate cross departmentally to assist in the implementation and production of marketing collateral and public relations projects. Wienholz holds a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication from Whitworth University in Washington.

“As we continue to align with today’s market and customer needs, these new members are essential to help facilitate our day to day operations and ensure we maximize customer experience across all areas of our business.  We look forward to what this robust group of talented individuals will bring to Buck Knives,” said Silverberg.