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Ocean State Innovations Acquires ColorWorks

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. –- Ocean State Innovations, (a Brand & Oppenheimer Company), a leading textile solutions provider, announced its acquisition of ColorWorks. Founded in 1996, ColorWorks is a premier textile dyer and finisher located in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

The ColorWorks team will continue to service a broad array of customers with their commission textile dyeing and finishing needs.

The resources of Ocean State Innovations will add a unique capability to source a wider array of textile products and to provide a technical knowledge that will help to better serve customers’ needs. Under the direction of Edward Ricci (CEO), Ocean State has built an impressive organization of talented people and innovative products.

“We look forward to continuing our commitment to the ongoing operations at ColorWorks and the future innovation that the commission dyeing and finishing segment adds to Ocean State,” said Edward Ricci, Ocean State Innovations CEO.

Sam Buchanan, President of ColorWorks said; “We are extremely excited to join the Ocean State Innovations team. OSI’s expertise will open markets and help lead ColorWorks into the future.”

Ocean State Innovation’s continued strategic growth has received enthusiastic support from Praesidian Capital, which initially invested both first lien debt and equity in B&O / Ocean State.

“We are very pleased with Ocean State’s growth trajectory and with management’s continued commitment to innovation, customer service, and high-quality textile products,” said Jason Drattell, the founding partner of Praesidian. “We anticipate continued growth and success as management executes on their strategic vision.”

For more information, please visit www.osinnovate.com

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TYR Tactical Tuesday – SIG Range Day 2020

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

TYR Tactical® Innovate or Die® Tour and Mobile Showroom at SIG SAUER Range Day 2020

Each year SIG SAUER welcomes over a thousand invited guests to the Clark County Shooting Complex for SIG SAUER Range Day in Las Vegas, Nevada, prior to the official start of SHOT Show. Attendees of SIG SAUER Range Day are given the exclusive opportunity to test the full range of SIG SAUER products including firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, air guns, suppressors, and accessories.

For the fourth year in a row TYR Tactical® proud to announce our participation in SIG SAUER Range Day 2020 on January 20th. Invited Guests of SIG SAUER Range Day will have the opportunity experience the TYR Tactical® Innovate or Die® Tour and Mobile Showroom.

TYR Tactical creates Mission-Adaptable Gear and understands that one has to spend a tremendous amount of time and resources on R&D – making sure that the feel, comfort and ergonomics of our products are right for our customers. The TYR Tactical Innovate or Die Tour and Mobile Showroom is a 44’ trailer designed to travel across the country to showcase the complete breadth TYR Tactical of products and offer a hands-on experiences with TYR Tactical® Pouches, Body Armor, Belts, Revere K9™ Products and Huron™ Clothing & Packs. Guests will also have a chance to view products before their release and provide feedback on existing products.

SIG SAUER Range Day 2020 is a closed event and is only open to invited guests.

Have a question? Email us at info@tyrtactical.com.

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French Army Announces Adoption of FN SCAR-H PR & Glock 17 Pistol

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

The French Ministère des Armées has announced the €100 million procurement of 2,620 FNH SCAR-H PR, known within the French Army as the Fusils de précision semi-automatiques (FPSA).

The FPSA system is the product of OIP Sensor Systems and Telefunken-Racoms, associated with weapon producer FN Herstal and the company MEN. In addition to the rifle and associated ammunition (including armor piercing), they will be fielded within suppressors Asia well as I2 and IR optics.

Deliveries begin in 2020 and replace the FR-F2 in service since the 1980s. The new rifle is 7.62mm NATO and intended to engage targets out to 800m and is being fielded as part of an ongoing initiative aimed at increasing the capability of the individual Soldier.

The rifle is intended for use by Snipers who are considered the “Eyes of the section chief”, conducting long-range observation, intelligence and target neutralization missions.

Additionally, they have announced that they have awarded a contract worth € 44 million for a new semi auto pistol to Glock. It is said to be a G17 variant but the Army’s announcement contained no details as to which one. Glock is providing the pistols with some form of “night-time” sights. Sellier and Bellot is providing ammunition and UTM training kits.

By 2022, the contract of 74,596 will be fulfilled. They replace the PA MAC 50 (manufactured by Châtellerault) which date from the 1950s, and the PAMAS G1 (from the arms factories of Saint-Etienne). According to the Ministry of the Army, this is a joint service buy with 80% of weapons for the army, 10% for the air force and 8% for the navy.

These fieldings join the new H&K 416F carbine, new FR uniforms, helmets and body armor.

-Eric Graves sends

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58″ wide ACRONYM Now Available in Solution Dyed Black

Monday, January 6th, 2020

Whiskey Two Four are pleased to add 58″ wide solution dyed black ACRONYM to our full width offerings. ACRONYM (Advanced Composite Rugged Optimized NYlon Material) laminate fabric is manufactured with milspec, Berry / IR compliant, solution dyed fabrics to produce a tough, medium weight fabric perfect for laser cut applications. Approx 18oz / sq yard.

ACRONYM 500D is two layers of 500D nylon fabric joined back to back using a proprietary bonding process. ACRONYM has no right or wrong side.

ACRONYM laminate fabric was developed specifically for laser cut applications. Laser cut ACRONYM components, as part of an overall strategy, can significantly reduce touch labor.

www.wtfidea.com/black-acronym-500d-laminate-58-137cm-wide-per-yard

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MMI Textiles Names Jeff Papalia Vice President

Monday, January 6th, 2020

WESTLAKE, OH – [01/06/2020] – MMI Textiles Inc., a global diversified supplier of industrial and custom fabrics and textile components with military and tactical, medical, commercial and apparel expertise, has named Jeff Papalia, Vice President for MMI Textiles. Jeff will be strategically located in North Carolina and will start with MMI on January 13, 2020.

Papalia was selected for this new position to help MMI Textiles excel operationally as the company continues its significant growth. Papalia will report directly to president Amy Bircher, and the company’s directors – Nick Rivera, Director of Operations, Shawn McCollum, Director of Sales, and Debbie Grant, Director of Marketing and Business Services – will report to Papalia.

His 30-year tenure in the apparel cut and sew textile industry includes overseeing military and government contracts produced by 30 National Industries for the Blind affiliated not-for-profit-agencies, as well as directing quality and sourcing for the Jones New York/Jones Apparel Group and served as Vice-President of Manufacturing for Jo-Ann Apparel. Papalia currently serves as the IFAI Military Board Vice Chair and served as a SEAMS Association Board of Director member from 2011-2018.

“Jeff’s exceptional experience and knowledge in the cut and sew textile industry, including the manufacturing and general management of retail and military apparel and gear makes him ideally suited to help us foster the mission we have to be the most solution-oriented textile supplier to our diverse customer base,” said Amy Bircher, President and Founder of MMI Textiles.

“At MMI we take very seriously the core values and culture we have built over the past two decades; Jeff emulates all the traits and characteristics we look for in any new hire, assuring us that he is the right choice for this position,” said Bircher. “We look forward to his energy, his mindset and his leadership on the MMI team to achieve our immediate and long-term goals.”

“I am excited and inspired by MMI Textiles’ strong reputation as a premier supplier to the textile marketplace with a wide range of products for an equally wide range of industries and applications,” said Papalia. “And I am truly eager to be tasked with further growing the company’s capabilities, reputation and impact in the marketplace.”

Papalia most recently served with National Industries for the Blind (NIB). He joined NIB in 2006 as Senior Textile Engineer and was promoted in 2017 to Program Manager, Textiles. Previously, Papalia served as Director of Quality and Sourcing for the Jones New York/Jones Apparel Group Western Hemisphere locations. Papalia is Certified in Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Leading The Way Management Training, TruCost Engineering and Basics to Federal Contracting. Jeff holds his Bachelor of Science Degree in Apparel Management from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.

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AirBoss Defense Group Launched to Support Defense and First Responder Markets

Monday, January 6th, 2020

AirBoss Defense and Critical Solutions International Complete Merger to Create Focused Survivability Solutions Company

LANDOVER, MD (January 6, 2020) – Effective January 1, 2020, AirBoss Defense and Critical Solutions International (CSI) have completed a merger to form a new corporate entity known as AirBoss Defense Group (ADG). This new business has been formed through the spin-off and merger of AirBoss of America Corp.’s AirBoss Defense business and Quebec Rubber Solutions operations with Critical Solutions International, Inc. (“CSI”). CSI is a privately-owned U.S. portfolio company of Sentinel Capital Partners (“Sentinel”).

With the close of this transaction, ADG is now the global leader in survivability for the assured mobility and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) communities. The new company will sustain and grow the overall business of ADG while maintaining the well-defined identities of AirBoss Defense and CSI. ADG is very well positioned for growth with existing customers as well as within prospective new markets.

The founding of ADG creates a new, dedicated survivability solutions company that is strongly positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities arising from the current geopolitical environment. By combining the historical engineering and manufacturing capability of AirBoss Defense with CSI’s proven expertise in global marketing and distribution, ADG is now able to support the global defense and first-responder markets with a powerful combination of excellence in product development, precision manufacturing, thoughtful business development, and focused customer support.

Patrick Callahan will serve as Chief Executive Officer of AirBoss Defense Group. Previously, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Critical Solutions International. Heather Miller, CSI’s Chief Strategy Officer, will continue in this capacity for AirBoss Defense Group. Chris Bitsakakis, the President and COO of AirBoss, will also be the COO of AirBoss Defense Group. ADG will be headquartered in Landover, Maryland. Manufacturing assets will remain in Acton Vale, Quebec and CSI will continue to operate in Charleston, South Carolina. In the coming weeks, the company will finalize a refreshed organizational chart that ensures a balanced transition and efficient future operations.

Patrick Callahan, CEO of AirBoss Defense Group said, “The close of this transaction creates an integrated, dedicated defense player that is well positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities arising from the current geopolitical environment. By combining AirBoss Defense’s strength in manufacturing and engineering design with CSI’s decades of expertise in global marketing and distribution of defense products, we have formed a powerful corporate entity that is well positioned to support our customers throughout the world.”

As a new company, ADG provides a robust platform to expand existing manufacturing capabilities and to diversify an already innovative product portfolio. ADG is committed to retaining and creating new manufacturing and management jobs and is actively seeking talented individuals to join the company.

For more information, please visit www.adg.com.

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Savage Arms Introduces Its First Semi-Automatic Shotgun: RENEGAUGE

Friday, January 3rd, 2020

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – January 3, 2020 – Savage Arms, makers of the most trusted hunting and target rifles in the United States, is proud to introduce RENEGAUGE. The new American-made semiautomatic 12 gauge shotguns are built for field use, offer hunters and competitors a new standard for both fit and function, and include several patented parts and designs—including the Dual Regulating Inline Valve (D.R.I.V.) gas system.

“RENEGAUGE is unlike any other semi-automatic shotgun, and demonstrates our commitment to innovate as an independent company,” said Al Kasper, President and CEO. “This project has been in the works for years because we wanted to enter a new category in a big way. The team in place now did an amazing job getting this to the finish line. Hunters and shooters are going to be amazed with the fit, feel, function and versatility of this shotgun. And it’s a platform we can and will build on—so look for more in the very near future.”

RENEGAUGE has been tested to the extreme—both in the field and in the lab. Everything in the design is intentional and has a purpose. RENEGAUGE looks different because it is—and it brings American-made performance to a new level. The shotgun functions and cycles light loads and magnum field loads with unbelievable consistency and reliability. Avid wing shooters will love the way it swings, competitors will find it at home on the range, and hunters will trust it in the nastiest of conditions.

The D.R.I.V. system provides RENEGAGUE with the unparalleled ability to regulate the gas that cycles the shotgun’s action. Both low-brass target shells and Magnum hunting shells will cycle the action with the same reliability and without any adjustment from the shooter.

This functionality is complimented by how easy RENEGAUGE is to fit to the shooter. From comb height to length of pull, RENEGAUGE can be adjusted to ensure every aspect of its ergonomics matches its user’s needs.

Features:
• D.R.I.V. gas system
• Adjustable stock for length of pull, comb height, drop and cast
• One-piece, chrome plated action bar assembly
• Chrome plated reciprocating components
• Stock rod buffer to reduce felt recoil
• Fluted barrel with melonite finish
• Carbon steel ventilated rib with
red fiberoptic sight
• Competition-ready easy loading magazine port
• Oversized controls
• 3 interchangeable flush mount choke tubes (Beretta/Benelli) – IC, M, F
• Hard-sided carrying case

Learn more at www.savagearms.com.

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Pro-Shot Products Acquires KleenBore

Friday, January 3rd, 2020

Acquisition Adds Legendary Firearms Cleaning brand to Pro-Shot Products offering.

Transaction Enhances Pro-Shot’s Presence in Military, Law Enforcement, and Commercial markets worldwide.

TAYLORVILLE, Illinois, January 2, 2020 /Press Release/ — Today, Pro-Shot Products, Inc. announced it has acquired KleenBore, a leading provider of firearms cleaning kits, rods, and accessories from Safariland, LLC. Since 1977, KleenBore is well-known globally for its quality gun care and maintenance products. The brand offers cleaning systems and kits for small arms from .177 to 40mm. With more than 200 products including cleaning kits, rods, tactical cleaning kits, brushes, jags, mops, and other fine accessories, KleenBore offers a full line of firearm cleaning solutions.

The completed transaction enhances Pro-Shot’s position within the firearms cleaning and maintenance category, complementing its already wide and diverse Pro-Shot brand of products. With KleenBore’s strong heritage and background in military and law enforcement markets, it will strengthen the product development pipeline of quality user-friendly products additionally in these markets.

“The Kleenbore transaction aligns with Pro-Shot’s growth strategy led by our families entrepreneurial management team. This famous legendary brand will strengthen our position at the forefront of the gun care market. Further, our team’s vast knowledge, distribution network, and sales and marketing expertise in the gun care market will bring new innovative gun care solutions along with revitalizing exclusive KleenBore products that have been famous over the years. Acquiring KleenBore strengthens our leadership position in the gun care category. It also allows us to enter the military and law enforcement markets with the brand’s effective multi-product, and multi-channel strategy, said Pro-Shot Chief Executive Officer John Damarin.”

KleenBore will be a part of the world’s largest upcoming outdoor trade show, the Shot Show, held in Las Vegas from January21-24, 2020 and be located at Pro-Shot booth# 1030. All former and current customers are encouraged to visit us as well as contact us at the following information. Phone: 800-477-7922 / 217-824-9133

For more information visit www.proshotproducts.com or www.proshotdefense.com.

Email: service@proshotproducts.com

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