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Revision Military Announces Sale Of Eyewear Business

Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (October 1st, 2019) – Revision—a world leader in Soldier System solutions and equipment— announced today that it has sold its protective eyewear business to ASGARD Partners & Co., a private investment firm based in New York. “This divestiture supports our strategy to sharpen our portfolio and fund expanded capabilities and growth initiatives around enhanced warfighter survivability and lethality,” said Revision CEO, Jonathan Blanshay.

The transaction includes the sale of the Essex, Vermont manufacturing operation and the protective eyewear product line, along with the Revision TM and branding. The newly separated Revision eyewear business will continue day-to-day operations with the legacy management and manufacturing team in Essex, Vermont. “Revision eyewear has become the world-wide leader in military eye protection, and is a valuable and recognized industry brand,” said Blanshay. “As a stand-alone business with the support and direction of ASGARD Partners & Co., Revision eyewear will be in a better position to pursue strategic growth opportunities.”

Blanshay continued, “We recognize that the divestiture of a core business is a complex process, and want to assure our partners and stakeholders that it is a priority for us to move through this transition as swiftly and smoothly as possible. Our dedicated team remains committed and available in order to maintain business-as-usual throughout this period. We are incredibly excited to re-launch shortly with a new company name and look forward to the opportunity to build a world-class brand focused on our active, integrated head-borne and torso systems, power management and communication solutions.”

UF PRO Plans to Launch Its New Delta ML Gen.2 Tactical Winter Jacket on 8. October

Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

TRZIN, SLOVENIA (30 Sept. 2019)—UF PRO said today its new Delta ML Gen.2 Tactical Winter Jacket for use by military and police units in cold-weather operations, is going to become available for sale on 8. October.

“There is no other tactical winter jacket that offers the performance advantages of ours, which is why we’re confident it will quickly become the Number One choice among tactical operators who’ll be trying to stay warm and mentally focused in the face of icy winds and bone-chilling precipitation during the months just ahead,” said Armin Wagner, head of UF PRO product development.

According to Wagner, key features of the Delta ML Gen.2 Tactical Winter Jacket include:
• Water-repellency and total wind blockage;
• Outstanding thermal insulation characteristics;
• Sweat- and odor-fighting properties;
• Exceptional durability yet light in weight;
• Easily accessed pockets inside and out, eight in all;
• Wrist warmers that come with cutouts sized for at-a-glance timepiece viewing.

The Delta ML Gen.2 Tactical Winter Jacket is constructed of a breathable, dual-layer, partially quilted outer face and a high-tech inner lining, Wagner indicated.

“For the jacket’s exterior we use a partially quilted nylon rip-stop material and beneath it is top-of-class 110-gram G-Loft thermal insulation,” he said. “The reason for partial rather than full quilting is this allows us to reduce the amount of thermal insulation required in places where it’s essential to maximize freedom of movement. Also, this contributes to making the jacket’s weight lower than would be expected given the hefty amount of winter-weather protection it offers.”

The Delta ML Gen.2 Tactical Winter Jacket additionally employs a COCONA 37.5™ microfleece lining system that permits use in outdoor temperatures as low as -10° C and that fights both perspiration and body odor, Wagner conveyed.

“Overall, the design strategy we’ve chosen delivers abundant warmth while minimizing your potential for overheating during periods of vigorous activity,” he said. “And as a result of that, if you do happen to get hot enough to sweat, you’re not going to feel wet and you’re not going to stink up the jacket.” 

Carrying a price tag of 172€, the Delta ML Gen.2 Tactical Winter Jacket—wearable alone or as a mid-layer—is going to be available in Steel Grey, Brown Grey and Navy Blue, according to Wagner.

“We’ve enhanced the jacket’s durability by building into the side areas exterior mesh panels,” he explained. “These panels are made of abrasion-resistant nylon, so they’re going to hold up very well against constant rubbing from the straps of a backpack or plate carrier worn over the jacket.”

Wagner contends that Delta ML Gen.2 Tactical Winter Jacket wearers will appreciate its six exterior and two interior pockets—the latter being zipper-closable and sufficiently sized to stow mission-essential objects.

“There’s also a strap-operated pocket at the shoulder,” he continued. “It’s closed with a zipper, but to open it with using only one hand you need only tilt your head down, grab the strap with your teeth, and then open the zipper easily with one hand.”

For more information and to sign up to get updated on the release of the UF PRO Delta ML Gen.2 Tactical Winter Jacket visit UF PRO website here.

5.11 Announces Newest Product Integration and Content Creation Partnership with Ubisoft

Monday, September 30th, 2019

Leading Global Innovator of Purpose-Built Gear Has Produced A Custom Content Video Series Alongside Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint Involvement
Irvine, Calif. (September 27, 2019) — 5.11 Tactical®, the world’s leading innovator of tactical apparel, footwear and outdoor gear, is proud to announce an expanded partnership with Ubisoft® for its upcoming release, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint. In addition to once again giving players the opportunity to outfit their characters in 5.11 apparel and gear through in-game character customization options that impact game play, 5.11 has also partnered with Ubisoft on multiple custom content videos surrounding the Ghost Recon Breakpoint launch.

5.11’s 2016 product integration in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands initiated the connection between the worlds of gaming and real-life tactical experiences by providing gamers with the same 5.11 purpose-built products that are used by tactical professionals every day. 5.11 continued their partnership with Ubisoft in 2018 appearing in the video game Far Cry 5. Earlier this year, 5.11’s product integration in The Division 2 was the third time the two brands partnered together in that capacity and the first time the two brands created custom content utilizing 5.11 brand ambassador Tim Kennedy in The Real Endgame Weapons Of The Division 2. 5.11’s appearance in this Fall’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint marks the fourth collaboration effort between Ubisoft and 5.11 and an even more extensive content creation partnership between the two brands.

In addition to providing tactical apparel and gear for all four of the recently launched videos in the Ubisoft Squad Up video series featuring Lil Wayne directed by David Leitch, 5.11 debuted today its own series of videos called The Ghost Recon Breakpoint Challenge – utilizing four real special forces soldiers in scenarios that occur within the Ghost Recon Breakpoint video game. Lisa Master Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve, Mike Glover of Fieldcraft Survival and former 20-year Green Beret, Dan Edwards, retired 25-year special operations officer, and Lee Harvey, retired Major in the United States Army Special Forces round out the group of survivalists who put the reality of Ghost Recon Breakpoint to the test.

“The expansion of our partnership with Ubisoft and the Ghost Recon Series of games has been outstanding for the 5.11 brand,” said 5.11’s Chief Marketing Officer, Debra Radcliff. “The functionality of our purpose-built products is an authentic fit in Ghost Recon Breakpoint as one of the most realistic military video games of all time. Collaborating on the joint custom content projects has been a natural progression for the partnership and we’re excited to be releasing the videos we’ve worked on together.”

5.11’s innovative tactical apparel and gear designed for life’s most demanding missions provides added functionality to the players in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Players will have access to the highest levels of product innovation and tactical functionality through 5.11’s product offering, and just as in The Division 2, select 5.11 products will affect game play. In real world meets virtual reality, the better gear you’re carrying, the better you’re performing. The assortment of 5.11 products featured in Ghost Recon Breakpoint includes: RUSH12™ Backpack, RUSH24™ Backpack, RUSH72™ Backpack, All Hazards Backpack, Apex™ Pant, TacLite® Plate Carrier, AMP24™, Tac-Tec™ Plate Carrier, Expedition Long Sleeve Shirt, Ascension Long Sleeve Shirt, and a variety of accessories. To view and purchase the product available in the game, please visit 5.11Tactical.com.

“We’ve enjoyed expanding our partnership with 5.11 over the past few years,” said Adam Novickas, Vice President of Marketing at Ubisoft. “5.11’s gear is perfectly placed within Ghost Recon Breakpoint and their custom content partnership adds a level of authenticity to the game that we truly value.”

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint is a military shooter set in a diverse and hostile open world entirely playable solo or in up to four-player co-op. Players will discover Auroa, a mysterious island where the most technically advanced facilities meet wild and untamed nature. Home to drone creators, tech giant Skell Technology, Auroa has fallen into the wrong hands and all contact has been lost.

The Wolves, a lethal ex–US Military unit of former Ghosts gone rogue, have taken over the island. Led by Nomad’s ex-brother-in-arms, Lt. Colonel Cole D. Walker, portrayed by Jon Bernthal, they have reprogrammed Skell’s drones into killing machines and are ready to use them, no matter the casualties. Nomad and the Ghosts are sent in on a recon mission, but their helicopters are shot down. Injured, without support, and hunted down, players will live an intense military experience as they fight to survive, take down the Wolves and regain control of Auroa.

Steep slopes, accumulating injuries, and fatigue are new challenges for players to tackle as they test their survival skills in the varied terrains of Auroa. To overcome adversity, players will enjoy total freedom to accomplish their missions and have plenty of tactical options and tools at their disposal, including a set of new military features. They will be able to carry enemies and teammates’ bodies, blend into their environment with prone camo and set up camp with teammates in the bivouac to manage equipment, change classes, and fine-tune their strategies.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint is available for purchase on October 4, 2019. For more information on 5.11 and the latest updates on 5.11’s Ubisoft Ghost Recon Breakpoint partnership, please follow 5.11 @511Tactical.

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Crux Suppressors and F-1 Firearms Form Joint Operating and Technology Agreement

Monday, September 30th, 2019

(Spring, TX) — F-1 Firearms, LLC., the manufacturer of AR-style rifles and skeletonizing features, and Crux Suppressors, which manufactures lightweight titanium silencers, have formed a joint-operating and technology-sharing agreement to supply exciting firearms-suppression devices to customers faster.

Dion Podgurny, Owner of F-1 Firearms, said, “F-1 Firearms will manufacture Crux Suppressors in this Joint Operating Agreement and then ship and provide customer support for Crux. This partnership of manufacturing and shared office functions between F-1 Firearms and Crux will bring customers value, innovation, and speed to the delivery of cutting-edge suppressors. Crux will integrate into F-1 Firearms’ sales-and-administration team, including moving into F-1’s facility, which opens access to F-1’s dealer and distributor network. F-1 Firearms parked its  suppressor ideas and innovation for too long, and now we will bring them into a new product line marketed under the Crux brand.”

 

Cade Nobles , Co-Owner  at Crux Suppressors, said, “We here at Crux Suppressors value our customers. We’re undergoing a significant transformation within our organization to address demand, manufacturing, customer service, quality and personnel to align with a better experience.  We understand some disruption is inevitable as we integrate, and we appreciate our customers’ continued patience and support.”

 

Kyle Haman, Vice President of Production at F-1, said, “We are happy to help out a fellow Texas company. F-1 Firearms has world-class manufacturing, finishing, and assembly departments, so we can assist them and help deliver Crux products in a timely manner.”

 

Haman added, “Crux Suppressors has a valuable product line of suppressors and accessories with growing challenges, so a manufacturing and technology operating agreement helps us deliver and support those great products to our customers. We are setting production levels to have minimum level inventory and quicker delivery to the origin of the order. Our goal would be to have suppressors transferred to the dealer location of order within one week. Support calls answered and handled same day. More personal touch with dealers and distributors.”

 

Tyler Nobles, President and Co-Owner of Crux Suppressors, said, “We are committed to finally having ample inventory and first-class customer service. We appreciate the feedback and patience we have received from existing customers and dealers. I believe we will be an improvement story in the industry before too long.”

 

Eric Damon Joins BE Meyers & Co, Inc as Senior Business Development Manager

Monday, September 30th, 2019

September 30, 2019 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is proud to announce that Mr. Eric Damon has joined the team as a Senior Business Development Manager in the Defense Systems segment, focused on US Navy and US Marine Corps customer requirements.

Mr. Damon served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps, deploying twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Over the past decade, he has acquired extensive sales and business development experience working for companies in the defense and military market. Most recently Mr. Damon headed up tactical sales and business development efforts at Under Armour®.  

“I’ve known Matt Meyers now for almost 20 years,” said Mr. Damon. “It’s a pleasure and honor to work for him and Jamie Wilford, and to support our warfighters with the respected B.E. Meyers & Co. product line.”

Mr. Damon graduated from the Virginia Military Institute, and has an MBA from Johns Hopkins University’s Carey Business School. He lives in Maryland with his wife and two children.

“We are terrifically proud and excited to welcome Eric to the team, as he brings a genuine care and appreciation for the needs of the customer that matches B.E. Meyers & Co.’s end-user focus.” Said Matthew Meyers, CEO of B.E. Meyers & Co.

 

Elevate Textiles Announces Sustainability Commitments

Monday, September 30th, 2019

Portfolio brands A&E, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gutermann and Safety Components drive meaningful change

Charlotte, NC (September 24, 2019) – Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high quality products and mission critical textile solutions, announced today its commitment to achieve specific sustainability targets by the year 2025 across its portfolio brands including American & Efird, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gutermann and Safety Components.

Elevate Textiles announced these commitments in conjunction with their exhibiting at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Show September 25-27, Booth 4.1-G21, Hall 4.1 National Exhibition and Convention Center.

Elevate brands are committed to achieving sustainability milestones by the year 2025 in three key environmental areas – fibers, water and greenhouse gases.

Elevate’s 2025 commitments are:

-Responsibly sourced fibers –

o Elevate brand products will be produced using at least 80% sustainably sourced cotton and 50% recycled polyester content.

-Reduced water consumption-

o Elevate manufacturing operations will reduce its water intensity by 25% per unit of production.

-Reduced greenhouse gases –

o Elevate will join other pacesetters within the industry to join the Science Based Target (SBT) Program and set a specific greenhouse gas target of achieving a 2.5% per year reduction trajectory.

“We are excited to take this next step in the advancement of eco-friendly manufacturing and sustainable products,” says Per-Olof Loof, CEO of Elevate Textiles. “As innovators, our brands are driven to explore new possibilities and look for ways to offer our products with an eye to preserving the future and a focus on minimizing their impact to the environment today, while providing performance technologies and aesthetics that lead the industry. Our 2025 sustainability commitments build on the sustainability improvements we have already attained and solidify our pledge to responsible manufacturing and sustainable innovations fueled by our passion for excellence in all aspects of our operations, products and service to customers.”

Elevate Textiles Vice President Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability, Jimmy Summers and Allen Smith, President Burlington, will present and share more details about Elevate’s commitments at Intertextile’s 2020 Sustainability Garment Supply Chain Symposium and panel discussion on September 25th.

UPC4 Plate Carrier Adapter System Available Now

Friday, September 27th, 2019

Modular, Adaptive, Quick Release Pack to PC Attachment

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Due to user requests for a universal, quick detach/reattach pack to plate carrier solution, the UPC4 Plate Carrier Adapter System is available for any PALS equipped pack or PC.

September 24, 2019 (Birmingham, AL) — Emergent Rescue Systems, LLC today announced the release of its newest innovation, the UPC4 Plate Carrier Adapter System. The UPC4 was developed initially for HRE Pack attachment to the most common industry PCs.

The end result, however, is a modular system which adapts to any PALS/MOLLE equipped surface. Additionally, its adjustable quick release points allow fast detachment and simple reattachment.

The UPC4 is a full solution system with modular components.

Shoulder Quick Release Straps

Shoulder Quick Release Straps provide multiple quick release points across the shoulder and plate carrier front.

Its shoulder QR points can adjust to any position along the PC shoulder straps.

Shoulder Quick Release Covers

Shoulder Quick Release Covers provide a simple protective solution to securing cross-shoulder items. With a trifold design and QR pull tabs, removal and reattachment is simple.

Side Quick Release Strap

Side Quick Release Straps provide QR attachment points along the cummerbund that include strap tension adjustment at the ITW QASM buckles. For rear pack attachment, G-Hooks provide a low profile connection that is secure enough for harsh environments, yet detachable without a tool.

Vertical Adapter Locks

Vertical Adapter Locks convert horizontal to vertical PALS rows with a dual row adapter lock that remains in place under heavy load tension. VALs are designed as an adapter and stabilizer, eliminating QASM adapter twisting from single PALS row attachment.

Made in the USA. Berry Amendment compliant. Exclusive production by Zulu Nylon Gear.

Visit UPC4 Plate Carrier Attachment System for more info.

Tac Shield Introduces The TQ Med MOLLE Pouch

Thursday, September 26th, 2019

Pinehurst, NC -TAC SHIELD® is introducing the new “TQ Med Molle Pouch”, a small quick access pouch designed to hold a tourniquet, trauma shears, gloves and more.  

Made from rugged 1000D Cordura®, this low profile, life-saving equipment pouch is carefully designed to carry critical trauma supplies for emergency situations in the field or on the range. The TQ Med Molle Pouch allows quick access to all emergency tools through both an outside pocket for trauma shears and a quick access pull handle to the inside where a tourniquet, gloves, pharyngeal tubes or other medical supplies can be securely held using a heavy duty elastic strap and pocket.  The TQ Med Molle Pouch is designed to keep supplies organized and accessible without the bulkiness of some traditional medical pouches. The front of the pouch is clearly marked with a red cross and TQ, ensuring fellow warfighters can clearly identify the contents of this emergency pouch without opening it for fast life-saving response. Available in black or coyote. Recommended Retail $29.99.

 

For more information on TAC SHIELD products, check out your leading Sporting Goods, Tactical, or Military Retailer or find them at www.tacshield.com.