DHB's Point Blank Body Armor bags $10.1mn US Army order
21 Jul '05
2 min read
Athletic sports goods DHB Industries Inc announced that its subsidiary, Point Blank Body Armor has received $10.1 million in new orders from the United States Army for various components of its Interceptor OTV (Outer Tactical Vests) System.
These components compliment their exclusive contract award from the U.S. Army for Point Blank's Interceptor Tactical Vest (OTV) received in December 2004.
Commenting on the announcement, Gen. (Ret.) Larry R. Ellis, DHB's President, said, "They are pleased that the U.S. Army continues to see the value that their advanced body armor provides in protecting their country's men and women in the armed forces.
They pride ourselves on the quality and reliability of their products and believe these new orders are a further testament to the U.S. Army's confidence in their Company."
Ellis continued, "It remains their goal to be the preeminent supplier of body armor for the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as federal, state and law enforcement agencies. Their products continue to exceed industry standards, as the protection of lives is of the utmost importance. DHB's superior talent continues to bring new and innovative products to the marketplace and they look forward to working with the U.S. Army and other branches of the Armed Forces in the years ahead."
DHB Industries Inc's Armor Group is in the rapidly growing protective body armor industry. Its highly recognized subsidiaries, Point Blank Body Armor Inc(http://www.pointblankarmor.com) and Protective Apparel Corporation of America (PACA) (http://www.pacabodyarmor.com) are focused on the design, manufacture, and distribution of bullet resistant and protective body armor for military, law enforcement, and corrections in the U.S. and worldwide.
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