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Pincroft Named Official European Printer for MultiCam

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

Pincroft, the dyeing and printing arm of Carrington Textiles, has been chosen as the official European printer of MultiCam camouflage fabrics by 1947 LLP. Carrington will showcase MultiCam camouflage fabrics for the first time at the Future Forces show, which takes place from 17-19 October in Prague, Czech Republic.

Described as an “uncompromising concealment option for those who demand the best,” the MultiCam pattern was developed to effectively limit the visual and near-IR signature of a person operating across a wide range of physical environments and seasons.

Licensed through textile solution provider 1947 LLP, the MultiCam family of products includes MultiCam Arid, MultiCam Tropic, MultiCam Alpine and MultiCam Black. “Together, the teams at 1947 and Pincroft provide the professionalism, enthusiasm and attention to detail that are guaranteed to meet and exceed all expectations in our international markets,” commented Ernesto Rodriguez, MultiCam Brand Manager.

Neil Davey, Sales Director at Carrington, said: ‘‘We have established ourselves as one of Europe’s largest workwear suppliers, delivering high-quality, multinorm fabrics to suit workers’ needs in a whole host of challenging environments – whether that’s providing protective qualities or creating lightweight fabrics that deliver added comfort. We are thrilled to be partnering with 1947 and are extremely proud to play a role in taking MultiCam into the European market.’’

One of Europe’s largest workwear suppliers, Carrington supports many of the world’s largest employers – spanning sectors from heavy industry to health. Formed in Lancashire, UK, in 1891, the company continues to lead the industry in personal protective fabric. Carrington’s current product range meets demand across four main areas: general workwear, flame retardant, waterproof and defence.

Carrington operates in more than 80 countries worldwide, supplying key customers including: McDonalds, UPS, BUPA, TATA Steel, Shell, Coca Cola, Airbus, Jaguar Land Rover, BP, and Arcelor Mittal.

www.carrington.co.uk

RAMPART is Now a Canadian Distributor for Safariland Products

Monday, October 15th, 2018

OTTAWA, ON – RAMPART International Corp., Canada’s leading supplier of operational equipment to Law Enforcement, Military, and Special Forces operators is thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Safariland Group. Safariland is a leading global provider of safety and survivability products designed for Law Enforcement, Military, professional, and outdoor markets.

“The entire RAMPART team is very excited to be working with The Safariland Group in Canada,” said RAMPART President Mike Klein. “Safariland’s unmatched selection of brands and thousands of product options will allow RAMPART to better serve our end users with some of the world’s finest equipment. RAMPART is well-known in Canada for our exceptional service, dedication to the end users and premier brands; we could not ask for a better partner. The Safariland Group’s commitment to their customers is an exceptional example in our industry; we are very proud to have been chosen as their newest partner.”

Scott McLean, Safariland Vice President of International Sales, said, “We are very pleased to have RAMPART join the Safariland team as we expand our distribution network in Canada. RAMPART’s keen awareness and understanding of Military and Public Safety user requirements align perfectly with Safariland’s mission to help save lives by providing exceptional products and support to those who serve. We look forward to a highly successful partnership with Rampart in support of our Canadian growth strategies.”

RAMPART will also be offering test and evaluation products to end users combined with specialized product training to ensure maximum exposure for Safariland products.

Safariland products will be available to agencies starting October 15th, 2018. Select products will be available online and through the SHIELD program over the coming weeks.

For more information about RAMPART, visit www.rampartcorp.com

New Ownership at Ase Utra

Thursday, October 11th, 2018

Ouneva Oy has acquired full ownership of Ase Utra Oy on 10.10.2018. Ouneva Oy as the new owner of the company will continue the successful business of Ase Utra Oy in Joensuu.

The change of ownership has no effect on either company’s status or operative actions. Your contact details will remain unchanged. The new Chairman of the Board will be Mr. Mikko Nevalainen, also acting COB of Ouneva Oy. Mr. Pekka Heikkinen, CFO of Ouneva Group has been appointed to new CEO of Ase Utra Oy. Mr. Kari Hirvonen, founder of the company will continue his work within the company. In addition, Mr. Lauri Kakkonen has been appointed to sales director. Lauri is one of the founders of gun sling company 3HGR. Also Mr. Tuukka Jokinen will continue his work as a sales director.

“The strength of Ase Utra Oy is brilliant, internationally known firearm suppressor products. Ouneva Group has been actively looking such companies with solid financial figures and considerable growth prospects as an alternative for financial investments. After this merger Ouneva Group will be able to support Ase Utra Oy with production development and automation but also with marketing resources. We believe this offers a great possibility to Ase Utra Oy to grow internationally and expand for new market areas”, says Ouneva Group President Mikko Nevalainen.

Ase Utra Oy, established in 1994, located in Joensuu Finland, is one of the largest manufacturers of firearm suppressors in the world. The turnover of Ase Utra Oy in 2017 was 1,4 milj. euros and employee number 11.

Ouneva Oy, established in 1972, located in Tuupovaara Finland, is family-owned company working in areas of electrical connectors, components and sheet metal industry. Ouneva Group companies are specialized for wide range of industrial subcontracting. The turnover of Ouneva Group is around 90 million Euros in 2018 and currently employs around 595 people.

www.aseutra.fi

AUSA 18 – DG Frame Set by Crossfire Australia

Wednesday, October 10th, 2018

Crossfire Australia is well known name for the true gear aficionado. I was pleasantly surprised to see them exhibiting in the Australian pavilion at AUSA. Their DG Frame Set caught my eye.

They designed by and manufactured to their spec, the frame is said to flex at the same rate as the human back offering a more stable and comfortable ride.

I really like the looks of the harness. The waist belt is segmented allowing for it to be worn around the waist or secured around the back. Additionally, the harness system can be quickly set at three different heights to accommodate different torso lengths. The shoulder straps are shaped and tapered to work over body armor and smoothly transfer load away from the brachial plexus nerve group.

The DG Frame is compatible with most ALICE-style packs, including Crossfire’s offerings.

With the current exchange rate, this Frame is quite affordable for Americans concerned about price.

crossfire.com.au/collections/military/products/dg-frame-set

Canada’s Leading Manufacturer of Tactical & Sports Gear Announces Expansion to the United States

Wednesday, October 10th, 2018

Available both to consumer and professional markets
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TORONTO, October 8, 2018 (Newswire.com) – Only three months after announcing its expansion to the European market with successful results, Canada’s leading manufacturer of tactical and sports products The Requirements Group (TRG) is starting its operations in the United States of America effective immediately.

With its two flagship brands Shadow Elite and Shadow Strategic, TRG will be able to serve both the agency and civilian markets. Having its own factory allows TRG to source and manufacture products the way they are meant to be. Having the ability to regulate strict quality control is what the company prides itself on. Reducing production costs by not outsourcing to third-party factories passes on the savings of premium products to the clients, as well as allowing the company to handle large-scale agency and government contracts.

“The main reason why our brands are so popular with both the professional and consumer end users is because every piece is engineered and tested by veteran and active tactical police and military operators,” says Glen Turpin, retired police officer, tactical expert and co-founder of The Requirements Group (TRG). “Above all, since we are a law enforcement and military veteran owned and operated company, we give a lot back to other veterans.”

Recently, TRG designed a specific style of pants for amputees. TRG has been working with veteran support groups to provide these products to those that can benefit from them. Also, the company is in works of developing an entire philanthropy division to support more injured veterans and active teams in the field.

“The TRG guys have stood on the front lines for years, fighting for our freedom and liberty, protecting our communities the same way those using our products today are. We know the requirements and rigorous demands our men and women in uniform face, so we want to make sure that the last thing they have to worry about is the quality, comfort and safety of the operational gear they are wearing,” says Jake Myers, veteran U.S. Army Combat Veteran and operations manager of TRG in the United States. “We don’t tell them what they should wear; we listen to them and design the gear to meet their requirements. We are one of them. We don’t operate the way other corporations do. Our approach is to treat our customers the way we wanted to be treated while we were active. We are here to provide solutions for them, not just get the sale. When they call our office, they know they will be speaking with one of us. That is the most essential way to get to know your clients and build a relationship with them. Whether our end user is a soldier, a cop, an outdoor enthusiast, active in airsoft community or an athlete, they are an individual and our job is to listen to them, not treat them like a number. They wear our gear, they are part of our family.”

Recently the tactical and sports apparel market has been flooded with low-grade, unreliable products as a result of many manufacturers turning to factories with no experience in tactical products. This move has neglected the end user’s comfort and safety. The Requirements Group (TRG) has been a company trying to turn around the market and deliver to the tactical professionals and outdoors consumers premium products which have been designed and tested by active and veteran tactical police, military and SAR (search & rescue) operators. All the requirements of the products are based on real-life experience of tactical and special forces operators.

www.therequirementsgroup.com

AUSA 2018: Double Shoot Presents for the First Time a Unique and Innovative Smartphone Application for Zeroing Weapons, Scoring and Comparison

Friday, October 5th, 2018

The versatile application can be used with a variety of assault rifles and machine guns
AUSA, October 8-10, Washington, D.C., Hall B, Stand 27523 October, 2018- Double Shoot – a pioneer in advanced systems for zeroing high accuracy weapons and scoring systems – presents for the first time a unique and innovative smartphone application for zeroing weapons, scoring, and comparison. The versatile application can be used with a variety of assault rifles and machine guns.

Double Shoot’s unique application is a response to the manual weapon zeroing process currently being used by armies and security forces around the world. This manual process is slow and requires a great deal of ammunition, making it expensive while not delivering a high level of accuracy. The new application developed by Double Shoot streamlines the zeroing process, making it significantly more efficient by saving 30-50% in training time and ammunition. Optimizing the entire process of shooter training, the application turns every shooting range into a smart shooting range.

Double Shoot utilizes data-based analysis within a restricted web interface in order to provide a wide spectrum of reports, not only to individuals and instructors, but to entire units, HQ and the staff levels. The system, intended for both military and police forces, works even when the smartphone is in airplane mode, and can be installed on both Android and iOS phones.

The company has been awarded a Certificate of Patent in Israel and has filed an international patent application.

According to BG (ret) Oren Avman, CO & CEO, “We are pleased to present our unique weapon zeroing solution at AUSA 2018. Designed for the military and law enforcement, this application – utilizing today’s most advanced technologies – is smart and easy to use. It reduces the amount of time and ammunition needed to properly zero weaponry by 30-50%, significantly lowering the costs and manpower required at shooting ranges, and immediately creating a smart shooting range out of any shooting range.”

For more information on Double- Shoot, please visit the company’s website: www.double-shoot.com

Tardigrade Tactical – Low Profile Laminate Belt

Friday, September 28th, 2018

The name sums it up for the Low Profile Laminate Belt from Tardigrade Tactical. The laser cut laminate is printed in MultiCam and the belt is designed to be worn under load bearing/MOLLE belts. Thanks to the simple front buckle design, it’s easy to adjust and and will not get in the way of bigger belt buckles on outer belts.

Designed and manufactured in Denmark!

Visit www.tardigradetactical.dk for a list of stockists.

Varusteleka – Särmä TST Recon Smock

Tuesday, September 25th, 2018

Coming soon from Finland is this 13 pocket smock in Green or M05 Woodlsnd Camo.

Features:
-Roomy and loose fit
-Two-way front zipper with buttoned storm flap
-Helmet compatible hood with good adjustments
-Two buttoned chest pockets
-Two zippered chest pockets
-Four buttoned front and side hem pockets
-Two zippered front hem pockets
-Large back hem pocket with internal dividers, button flap and side zippers
-Two sleeve pockets with buttons and hook-and-loop
-Armpit ventilation zippers
-Elastic drawcord adjustable hem
-Wide elastic webbing waist adjustment band
-Hook-and-loop cuffs
-Reinforced elbows with pad pockets

Materials:
-Main fabric: 50/50 CO/PES ripstop
-Mesh lining: 100% PES
-Elbow reinforcements: 500D Foxdura

www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-tst-recon-smock