You know the Infidel. Benchmade designers decided to create a limited edition version. They DLC coated the CPM-S30V blade and blacked out the hardware.
This is a limited product run of 3,000 pieces. It will be available through dealers and the Benchmade web store, August 16th for $525.00.
As the Product Line Manager – LEAF, you create innovative, profitable, repeatable, and operationally relevant seasonal product lines that align with target consumer requirements and LEAF Business Unit goals and KPI targets (as delivered by the Business Unit Director – LEAF). You will plan, prioritize, and drive the development of multiple B2B seasonal product lines and support the development of B2G contract opportunities
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
? You are a subject matter expert on the MIL-GOV-LE specialty consumer and own the LEAF consumer profile
? You research, compile and analyze global market data, identifying evolving specialty MIL-GOV-LE consumer requirements, and set the product line vision and strategy, including “Where to Play” and “How to Win” tactics in support of long-term LEAF Business Unit objectives
? You create, drive and maintain a product line roadmap that is innovative, technically feasible, commercially viable, operationally relevant to the target consumer and meets or exceeds company sales, margin, and model efficiency targets
? You partner with the Sr. Designer – LEAF to generate, develop and curate new product and feature concepts that align with current and future consumer toolbox requirements
? You vet and prioritize new product and feature concepts for commercialization against the business unit’s strategic goals, the organization’s core capabilities, and the desired consumer experience
? You work with the Sr. Product Developer – LEAF with a lean-forward attitude to right-size our Idea-to-Consumer (I2C) process
? You create and deliver seasonal product line briefs that inspire and provide critical information to key business unit and company stakeholders during stage-gate presentations, which include target pricing, preliminary forecasts, sourcing preferences, technical materials information, product feature guidance, and packaging requirements
? You coordinate the internal development of seasonal prototypes for internal research & development and external trial & evaluation purposes, ensuring the development and commercialization of operationally relevant and commercially viable products
? You liaise and communicate with other key LEAF stakeholders to ensure the efficient passage of product-related information to include raw material and finished good technical information packages
? You facilitate the development of Special Make Up (SMU) products to support B2G contract opportunities while concurrently prioritizing and managing B2B commitments
? You support the Global Commercial Manager – B2B and Global Commercial Manager – B2G by participating in business development activities with key B2B customers and B2G consumers
? You support the Business Unit Director – LEAF by providing specific deliverables or reports upon request
? You maintain all aspects of your line list in the appropriate information system
Additional Experience, Education and/or Skills Required:
? You have a comprehensive understanding of the MIL-GOV-LE consumer and their applicable mission profiles (to include both ground operations and maritime operations)
? You have 7+ years’ experience in either MIL-GOV-LE product development or have served in a leadership – management – command capacity in a MIL-GOV-LE organization/agency
? You have superior leadership, management and teamwork skills to help facilitate work across different internal departments and external organizations that support product development
? You have effective and efficient time management skills, strong analytical skills, excellent communication and presentation skills
? You are able to travel internationally (trade shows, product development activities, business development activities, etc.)
? You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing creative solutions
? You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
? You are able to balance autonomy and collaboration
? You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
? You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
? Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
Assets
? You have 10+ years’ MIL-GOV-LE service experience, preferably in a specialist capacity (i.e. Special Operations Forces – Hostage Rescue Team – Emergency Response Team, etc.)
? You have working knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft Office suite of applications (especially Illustrator, Project, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
For additional details and to apply, visit jobs.lever.co/arcteryx.com.
Billed as Canada’s largest gun show, TACCOM is set for 6-8 September in Ontario.
See the details at www.taccomcanada.com.
In 1999, Richard Fitzpatrick founded Magpul with the clear mission of “Providing innovation to the individual in the shortest time.” After twenty years of annoying the establishment, we’re just getting started. We’re celebrating our 20th with an update to a design from ten years ago that still looks great today.
The logo is updated with Roman numerals, and the Megablend comes from the t-shirt’s super comfy 50% Cotton, 38% Polyester, 12% Rayon content.
Specifically, Avon Rubber PLC, best known for their CBRN protective masks, will be purchasing 3M’s armor protection business which includes production of helmets and armor plates. It operates three sites within the US and has about 280 employees.
3M developed the Integrated Head Protection System for the US Army, it’s latest ground troop helmet. They also manufacture armor plates for military and law enforcement.
Avon sees that this move, “Significantly widens Avon Protection’s product range in the personal protective equipment segment with a leading brand for next generation ballistic helmets and body Armour,” as well as “Deepens our presence in the U.S. and relationship with the U.S. DOD as a key supplier of ballistic helmets and body armour for the Soldier Protection System (“SPS”).”
The acquisition should be complete by the first half of 2020.
I grew up with this thing, but with the release of TC 3-20.40, Training and Qualification, Individual Weapons, it’s a dinosaur.
August 2, 2019: Rosco Manufacturing, an American manufacturer of high-quality gun barrels & accessories, is proud to announce the launching of their newly released products – the “Sauce Pack” product bundles. In an effort to deliver the products that customers want & deserve, Rosco has paired their hard working Bloodline barrels along with their Bloodline accessories.
The Rosco “Sauce Pack” bundles were created after direct requests from our customers to provide them with the key components needed for their carbine/ pistol builds at a great combined price. The bundles feature a Bloodline barrel, Bloodline BCG, Bloodline gas block, & Bloodline gas tube. The result is a hand-picked list of parts that will produce results right out of the box. All parts within these kits are designed to synchronize together and create an un-interrupted system that will bring every individual component to its peak performance level. The perfect marriage of all our available Bloodline accessories and our in-house made barrels will make for the ultimate combo in performance and cost savings.
“These components are designed to work perfectly when used together as part of a complete “ignition” system. The parts work to enhance the operation of any carbine/ pistol build that the end user has planned.” – Gabriel Cabrera (Marketing/ Sales Director).
Effective immediately, the following Rosco products are live and for sale:
• 10.5” Sauce Pack. MSRP: $295.95
• 12.5” Sauce Pack. MSRP: $304.95
• 14.5” USASOC Sauce Pack. MSRP: $310.95
• 16” USASOC Sauce Pack. MSRP: $314.95
For more information on Rosco Manufacturing and our products go to www.RoscoManufacturing.com
D3O has just announced a new partnership with RRDS which will allow end-users in North America to purchase D3O protective defense products directly from RRDS. This partnership will enable rapid fulfilment and greater ordering flexibility for customers. For example, in addition to being able to order full 7- or 9-pad helmet pad systems, customers will have the ability to purchase just one or two replacement helmet pads.
Bill VanMullekom, Senior Vice President at D3O US LLC, says: “We’re delighted to now be able to service individual customers online through our new partnership in addition to better servicing larger customers who require rapid fulfilment and distribution. We’re looking forward to seeing further growth in North America with the help of RRDS.”
This partnership marks a continued commitment to growth from D3O in North America which, over the last two years, has expanded its team and presence in the market.
D3O provides a range of Berry Compliant impact protective products which will become available to the North American market through this new partnership. End-users will have the ability to purchase D3O TRUST LP2 Knee, D3O TRUST Nimbus and D3O TRUST Stealth protection directly from the RRDS online store.
Founded in 2014 and located in Irvine, California, RRDS has a proven track record of delivering top-tier services and assets while focusing on essential matrices such as quality, performance and best value, depending on the unique goals of each customer and the ultimate success of each program. This set of skills and qualifications made them the perfect partner to bring market leading defense products from D3O to North America.
Samir Naqvi, President at RRDS, Inc. stated: “RRDS is eager to see D3O become a staple brand in the defense sector. We plan on leveraging our long-standing relationships with federal agencies and military branches to aid D3O in this venture, utilizing our well-established distribution facility to service the industry. The innovation D3O brings to the market is truly exciting and is serving to advance the world of PPE for the men and women that rely on this gear.”
View the D3O offering on the RRDS website.
View the full Berry Compliant product range from D3O.
D3O has also signed a partnership with TSSI which will service all areas East of Mississippi River.
