The Supplier Showcase is two days during SHOT Show, January 20–21 from 8:30 AM–5:30 PM in the Palazzo Ballroom, 5th Floor Venetian Hotel Meeting Rooms. See HLC Industries in booth #51902.
HLC Industries To Feature Cordura Fabrics at SHOT Show Suppliers Showcase
January 10th, 2020Spartan Blades Releases Their New Pro Grade “Silver Line” of Knives
January 10th, 2020
Spartan Blades of Southern Pines, NC today announces a new line of knives at a price point geared towards affordability. Spartan’s new grade of knives will be made in the United States in both their North Carolina and New York facilities. The purpose of these blades is to provide a quality knife to soldiers and outdoorsman at an affordable price point. This new grade of knives will include three new introductory models with several more designs planned over the next year.
Due to the recent partnering of KA-BAR Knives and Spartan Blades, forming Pineland Cutlery, Inc, we are expanding our footprint to new markets and are benefiting from increased manufacturing and distribution expertise. The result being our more affordable “Silver” Line of knives. In the past, many customers had been priced out of our offerings, our Silver Line will bring Spartan Blades to a whole new consumer base.” Said Curtis V. Iovito Pineland Cutlery’s Director of Product Development and Marketing.
Oh The Possibilities – Arc’teryx LEAF Alpha FL 30
January 10th, 2020During a visit this week to the Arc’teryx HQ in North Vancouver, I spied a MultiCam version of their outdoor climbing pack, the Alpha FL 30.
This pack used the Alpha FL’s design which will hold up to 30 liters with the collar extended (~25 liters with the collar stowed) but was made from the same waterproof laminate used for their drypacks.
I spoke with the design team and it’s one of many concepts they’ve put forward. It may or may not go into production, but if it does, it will most likely be as a limited run special make up (SMU) like the Atom SL in Wolf Grey, released yesterday.
-Eric Graves sends
US Army Selects SIG SAUER for 300 Win Mag Sniper Ammunition
January 10th, 2020NEWINGTON, N.H., (January 10, 2020) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the selection of SIG SAUER Ammunition by the U.S. Army Contracting Command for a $10 million firm-fixed priced contract to manufacture the MK 248 MOD 1 and MOD 0 .300 Win Mag ammunition for use in U.S. Military sniper platforms.
Ron Cohen, President and CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. began, “This award by the U.S. Army is validation of our state-of-the-art manufacturing that has resulted in the highest quality, and most precise, ammunition delivering on target accuracy for snipers in the field.”
The U.S. Military sniper.300 Win Mag ammunition will be manufactured at the state-of-the-art SIG SAUER ammunition manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
“This is a very exciting development for SIG SAUER, and for the rapidly growing SIG SAUER ammunition division, and we are honored to be recognized by the U.S. Army,” concluded Cohen.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – ACM MID 400 – Squadron Smock
January 10th, 2020Today is another edition of the FirstSpear American Wool Series where we take a look at an item that FS builds with their USA Merino packages.
Check out the Squadron Smock, an exceptionally popular garment from FS which has maintained its classic design matched with modern high performance materials. The dual layer MID 400 merino package is used throughout the hood, back and shoulders as well as two zippered hand pockets. With over 18 total pockets this smock serves a load bearing vest style capability many outer garments could not support. An oversized hood works great over the top of a bump lid or helmet.
FirstSpear has also used a low profile padding through the elbow and forearm finished with extra large adjustable cuffs. Webbing attachment points on the back and hood can be used to secure a pack like the ECP or even add foliage for concealment. Like most FirstSpear products the Squadron Smock is 100% American made and Berry Compliant.
In Stock and shipping now in Black, Ranger Green, Coyote, Multicam, and Manatee Grey.
www.first-spear.com/squadron-smock
Visit Gentex & Ops-Core at SHOT Show
January 10th, 2020
Visit VELCRO Brand at the SHOT Show Supplier Showcase
January 9th, 2020
Velcro Companies will be back at the SHOT Show Supplier Showcase in Las Vegas, NV on January 20 – 21. Your products must withstand the harshest conditions the tactical world contends with. Our VELCRO® Brand Military Solutions team has a wide range of solutions including Berry compliant fasteners that can meet these demands. Learn about the latest in VELCRO® Brand fastening technology for tactical equipment at booth #52215.
TSSi Awarded New Interconnection Equipment Contract (IEC)
January 9th, 2020Harrisonburg, Virginia, January 8, 2020 – TSSi announces the award of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Interconnection Equipment contract (IEC), a (10) year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC), as the newest addition to the suite of contracting vehicles available to their customers. This $808 million contract aims to move the Government from decentralized procurement through a multitude of contract vehicles to a more holistic, all-encompassing long-term contract designed to support the constantly evolving requirements for interconnection products.
This intended purpose of the IEC is three-fold:
• Rapid Acquisition Capability
• Advance Planning
• Cooperation/Collaboration
Products included under the IEC are classified as any product and incidental service required by the DoD, or Federal Government at large, to connect weapons systems, computer systems and networks, global and tactical networks, radio networks, and more. Examples include, but are not limited to, cables, wiring, connectors, radios, and installation kits. TSSi anticipates its status as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and their valuable supplier partner relationships to create a winning combination for contract customers.
TSSi is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that has been providing specialized operational equipment and logistics support around the world since 1980. Our mission is to provide mission-focused, time-sensitive, value-added equipment and logistics services solutions, delivered with uncompromising integrity – anytime, anywhere
