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General Dynamics Mission Systems and Abaco Collaborate to Answer Embedded Cybersecurity Battlefield Challenges

Thursday, April 27th, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn.— General Dynamics Mission Systems and AMETEK Abaco Systems are partnering to deliver several new products featuring advanced encryption and anti-tamper enabled capabilities to address the need for rugged, embedded secure processing and storage solutions at the board level.

The partnership combines General Dynamics’ programmable, embeddable security for communications, networking, and related equipment requiring high-grade cryptographic processing up to Top Secret with Abaco’s innovative rugged embedded computing, networking, and processing technology.

“Together, we are leveraging the complementary skills, knowledge, and experience of each company to enhance existing products,” said Scott Dunderdale, General Dynamics Mission Systems vice president and general manager for Land and Air Systems. “The partnership will also help us develop new products and pursue business opportunities of mutual interest that will improve our rugged embedded systems capabilities.”

The partnership allows the companies to rapidly bring highly secure, open architecture, and differentiated products to the market to address the defense industry’s most challenging embedded electronics requirements. Working together will allow the companies to build cybersecurity into the products from the start, rather than a less effective bolt-on at the end.

Mike Underwood, division vice president and business unit manager at Abaco, adds, “This unique partnership enables Abaco and General Dynamics to quickly provide advanced embedded cryptographic solutions for communications, networking, electronic warfare, and other mission operations around the world. Working together, we will provide innovative answers to embedded open systems encryption and cybersecurity challenges.”

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Darley Names Timothy Nelson as Chief Financial Officer

Thursday, April 27th, 2023

ITASCA, IL – 4/27/2023 – Darley announced that Timothy Nelson has been named Chief Financial Officer of Darley, effective May 1, 2023.

Darley CEO Paul Darley, said, “Tim is a proven leader with a superior track record of delivering results and creating value. I’m excited to welcome him to Team Darley. He is a high-impact executive who will help grow the business for long-term, sustainable growth.”

Mr. Nelson was the CFO at Midwest Warehouse & Distribution System (based in Woodridge, IL) before it was acquired by the publicly traded corporation, Ryder Systems, Inc. in 2021, where he led Finance in the CPG division. Prior to Tim’s tenure at Midwest/Ryder, he worked in progressive accounting and financial leadership roles for the Chicago-based and family-owned corporation Ozinga Ready Mix as well as private equity-owned Fort Dearborn Company.

As CFO, Mr. Nelson will lead Darley’s finance organization and financial activities including accounting and controllership, financial planning and analysis, tax, internal audit, and treasury.

“I’m incredibly excited to join Team Darley,” said Mr. Nelson. “It’s an honor to have the opportunity to contribute to Darley’s outstanding reputation with a focus on continuing to drive it forward and support the sustained excellence in existing sectors and expansion into new areas.”

Mr. Nelson holds degrees from North Central College and Saint Xavier University. He resides in Naperville, IL with his wife and three daughters.

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FN Announces Second Facility in Pickens County, South Carolina

Thursday, April 27th, 2023

The New Facility Will Add More Than 100,000-Square-Feet of Manufacturing Capacity and Position the Company to Meet Increasing Demand for FN Products

(McLean, VA – April 26, 2023) FN America, LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global firearms manufacturer, is pleased to announce plans to open a second production facility located in Pickens County, South Carolina, further expanding the company’s presence in the state. The company will invest $33 million into the construction of the more than 100,000-square-foot facility that will be constructed over two phases. In total, the expansion will add 176 new jobs to the company’s workforce and add new manufacturing capacity that will position the company to meet the increasing demand for FN products.

“FN has experienced significant growth over the last several years and demand for our products continues to increase in all market segments that we serve,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO for FN America, LLC. “Our new facility in Liberty, South Carolina will allow us to expand our manufacturing capabilities and grow our highly skilled workforce to meet that new demand. We are proud to partner with Pickens County and the state of South Carolina on this expansion.”

For more than 40 years, the company’s primary production facility has been located in Richland County, South Carolina and has produced more than 1 million small arms under contract to the U.S. Department of Defense. The company was originally established in the United States in 1979 and opened its doors in 1981 to produce the M240 medium machine gun, a variant of the FN MAG-58, under contract to the U.S. Army.

Currently, FN America employs more than 600 individuals to produce firearms, accessories and other adjacent products for the U.S. military, law enforcement agencies as well as consumers. The company has produced the M4A1, M16A4, M249 light machine gun, M240 medium machine gun and FN SCAR under contract for the U.S. military as well as it’s FN 509 striker-fired pistol line used by U.S. law enforcement agencies like the Los Angeles Police Department.

The company plans to break ground on its second facility in 2024 with an anticipated completion in 2025.

To learn more about FN America and its products, please visit www.fnamerica.com. To learn more about future or current, available positions, please visit FN America’s careers site at careers.fnamerica.com.

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Aero Precision Filed Lawsuit Against Washington State Assault Weapons Ban

Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

Tacoma, WA – Due to the passage of House Bill 1240 by the Washington Legislature and Governor Jay Inslee signing it in to law on 4/25/23, Aero Precision has filed a lawsuit in con- junction with several other plaintiffs to combat this overreaching legislation, seeking tempo- rary and permanent injunction based on the unconstitutionality of this law.

The case was filed on 4/25/23 in the Eastern District of Washington, U.S. District Court. Plaintiffs include Aero Precision LLC , Amanda Banta (2012 Olympian Sport Shooter), Sharp Shooting Indoor Range & Gun Shop, The Range LLC, and the National Shooting Sports Foun- dation. The complaint is filed against defendants Robert W. Ferguson, Attorney General of Washington State, and John R. Batiste, Chief of the Washington State Patrol.

“We do not agree with this law and we do not think it is constitutional,” said Scott Dover, CEO of Aero Precision. “HB1240 bans some of the most common firearms and parts available. It impacts the lawful ownership of products we manufacture and sell to thousands of our cus- tomers in the State of Washington. It also restricts the rights of the individuals, Aero Preci- sion employees, who make these parts. We will fight this law in the courts and are confident in the outcome given the clear rulings in multiple Supreme Court cases, including Heller and Bruen.”

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Trelleborg Announces MMI Textiles as TACTWEAR HANK Distributor

Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

RUTHERFORDTON, NC – April 21, 2023 –Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics operation announced today the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with MMI Textiles for TACTWEARTM High Abrasion Neoprene Kevlar® (HANK).

MMI Textiles will offer TACTWEARTM HANK in a variety of weights, colors, and quantities – effective immediately. This partnership will enable Trelleborg to better serve a broader range of customers in a more responsive manner.

Purpose-built TACTWEARTM HANK is formulated to meet the demands of law enforcement, first responders, defense, and extreme recreational activities and sports. The rubber-based coated material boasts excellent abrasion resistance and is flexible, flame resistant, waterproof, laser cuttable in well-ventilated areas, and is manufactured in the USA to meet Berry compliance standards.

“We’re excited to expand the availability of TACTWEARTM HANK to the marketplace. It’s an extremely versatile material that we’ve seen customers use in a variety of end applications that require uncompromising performance in tough conditions, including modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE), tactical climbing harnesses, durable backpacks and pouches, reinforced protective clothing, ballistic helmet and shield covers, and heavy-duty Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) systems,” says Karli Wolf, Business Development Manager for Government & Defense at Trelleborg.

The distribution agreement expands the already-established partnership between MMI Textiles and Trelleborg. MMI Textiles began offering MultiCam® Printed Narrow TACTWEARTM HANK in 2022 through an exclusive partnership with Mikan Printing.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics after successfully launching the Printed Narrow HANK product line. Our team is ready to provide great service and committed to growing the TACTWEARTM HANK brand of products that Trelleborg offers to our vast array of markets and customers,” said Amy Bircher, CEO & Founder of MMI Textiles.

Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics has provided MMI Textiles with comprehensive education and training on the product, positioning the distributor as an expert on TACTWEARTM HANK.

“At MMI Textiles, we offer various options for our end customers. This enhanced collaboration with Trelleborg will solidify our commitment as we grow our product offering. Building these positive relationships in business is one of the most important foundations in our joint success,” said Joey Smith, Director of Business Development of MMI Textiles.

To learn more about Trelleborg’s TACTWEARTM product line, please visit TactwearDefense.com or MMITextiles.com.

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U.S. Patriot Launches Bravery Tour

Tuesday, April 25th, 2023

U.S. Patriot, a GALLS® company, will tour 25 military bases across the country this spring and summer, celebrating the bravery and service of U.S. Military Service Members to our country.

Lexington, KY (April 2023) – U.S. Patriot, a GALLS® company, announced a Bravery Tour celebrating US Military Service Members, past and present, and their families, for their service, bravery, and sacrifice. The U.S. Patriot team will start the tour on May 2, 2023, at Ft. Campbell, KY, and will visit 25 US military bases over four months ending the tour at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, on Aug. 5, 2023. The U.S. Patriot team, which includes several US military veterans, will drive a 2023 Jeep® Wrangler Willys 4×4 wrapped in a beautiful red, white, and blue U.S. Patriot livery for 6,000+ miles.

“I am thrilled to kick this tour off next week at Ft Campbell,” said Mike Fadden, CEO of Galls. “There is no better way to honor those who serve than by spending time with them and getting to know our troops. We look forward to interacting with the US military service members for the next four months, celebrating everything they do for our nation, and bringing their voice directly into how we serve them better for their tactical gear needs.”

The tour will be interactive, and the military service members will be encouraged to leave their unit’s memorabilia on the Jeep, making it one-of-its-kind by the end of the tour. At the conclusion of the tour, the Jeep will be given away through a sweepstake random drawing to one lucky winner. All active-duty military members, national guard members, reservists, military retirees, military veterans, and dependents of active-duty military members are eligible to enter the sweepstakes. No purchase is necessary.

The tour will conduct fun events on each of the 25 bases it visits. These events will offer active duty, veterans, and their families an opportunity to mingle while enjoying food and beverages, promotions and giveaways, product demonstrations, and the chance to win the Jeep. Throughout the tour, the U.S. Patriot team will update viewers and fans via social media with commentary on military life, their stories, being on the move, and the importance of being professionally equipped.

Follow the U.S. Patriot Bravery Tour on Facebook and Instagram.

For more information on U.S. Patriot Bravery Tour, visit: www.uspatriot.com

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SPARTANAT Presents: An Interview with FROG.PRO

Tuesday, April 25th, 2023

The SPARTANAT Interview with FROG.PRO: “WE DON’T SET OURSELVES ANY LIMITS” was originally posted in their native German language at www.spartanat.com/2023/02/interview-fabio-von-frog-pro It is a great follow up to the tour of the factory we posted yesterday.

FROG.PRO is gear with function and design from Italy. During our home visit in Parma we talked to FROG.PRO founder Fabio Casali and got into gear-philosphing with the classic questions: Where are you from? Where are you going?

Happy birthday Fabio, FROG.PRO is getting 10 years old. Where are you actually standing as gear company?

Time to party! Ten years have gone by very quickly. I started out as a craftsman offering repairs and custom products and I’m now running a little gem. FROG.PRO today is a small company with less than 15 employees, organized and managed to obtain a very high value for the user and for those who work in the company.

Value in terms of product, as we are committed to offering different solutions from the rest of the market and with attention to the smallest details (that’s why you at SpartanAt nicknamed us “Armani Gear”, right?). When we design a new piece of equipment we don’t set limits: we use the best materials and integrate all the features that can improve the use of the product. Savings policies are then adopted by limiting fabric waste in cutting operations, optimizing sewing processes, taking care of supply logistics, but never at the expense of the product.

Value also in terms of quality of life for those who work with us. We have always invested in the implementation of technologies to facilitate and improve everyone’s work; and in the improvement of the workplace, as I believe that to create excellence you need to live in an excellent way, to breathe beauty and feel it deeply. For this reason we have always kept the manufacturing in house, guaranteeing 100% made in Italy products.

Therefore, I do not feel like expressing a judgment on the positioning on the market, as we are a unique reality in our field, aimed at those who share our values.

Ten years ago: where did it start?

The idea of founding an equipment manufacturing company came to my mind during my military service in the 2º RGT Alpini. Immediately after the leave, I looked for a temporary job that could make me earn some money and in 2013, overcoming the skepticism of relatives and acquaintances, I finally started the company FROG.PRO. I was alone. I rented a 70s workshop of about 80 square meters near my parent’s house: it wasn’t nice, but it was my laboratory, where I could finally give free reign to my creativity. Although I had already learned how to sew, I immediately collided with many problems related to the management of an entrepreneurial activity. I had to learn how to manage sales through social media and website, use a camera and photo editing softwares, create administrative documents, managing the relationships with banks, etc. Luckily, I am a very resilient person and I managed to take advantage of all the obstacles that stood in front of me to draw positive experiences and enrich my cultural background.

What was your experience in those 10 years?

During these ten years I lived through beautiful experiences alternated with really bad and stressful moments. In the company I celebrated with my team the goals achieved. I got angry at myself and at them for failures. I shared with them looks of satisfaction after very intense periods in which we all gave our best. I laughed a lot. I cried. I met many people and with some of them I formed friendships that still last today. I had a lot of different experiences. Looking back, I can say that I enjoyed every single moment of this awesome journey.

What can we expect from FROG.PRO? What is upcoming?

Over the past two years we have expanded our workshop to nearly 600 square meters as well as optimizing and automating many internal processes to structure the company for future growth. The products we make today are the result of these organizational efforts combined with all the passion we always put into our work. Recently, we finished the development of the new HAWK plate carrier, new cummerbunds, new pouches and we also patented a new quick detach system for modular panels called U.LOK. In addition to this, we will dedicate this year to completing the offer of our current catalogue. The best is yet to come…

FROG.PRO on the Internet

SPARTANAT: www.spartanat.com

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Industry Day at the Range Announces Registration Now Open for New Exhibitors

Monday, April 24th, 2023

LAS VEGAS, N.V. – April, 24, 2023 – SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range, invites new exhibitors to register for the 18th annual event taking place on January 22, 2024 – one day prior to SHOT Show. After the largest attended event in 2023, Industry Day is excited to once again bring together thousands of media and buyers to experience new products before anyone else in the industry. Manufacturers interested in exhibiting in 2024 can learn more about pricing, booth availability and registration online.

“As the only official range event associated with SHOT Show, we are looking forward to bringing together over two hundred brands to showcase their products to media and buyers,” said Kelsey Puryear, Industry Day at the Range Manager. “We are thrilled to showoff continued improvements and expansions to the range, which will allow us to increase attendance and exhibitor offerings.”

Important Registration Details

Space is limited, so new exhibitors are encouraged to register as soon as possible before spots fill up. As in previous years, the 2024 Industry Day at the Range will take place at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada and will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024—the day before SHOT Show.

More details and answers to frequently asked questions can be found here.

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