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- Company: FAUN TRACKWAY
FAUN MAKES TRACKS IN AMERICA
FAUN TRACKWAY – the defence division of North Wales based FAUN ZOELLER Ltd – has opened a new office in Washington DC, USA. Located in the heart of the capital’s defence community, the office will help the business – part of the German owned KIRCHHOFF group – spearhead its expansion into North America. The business also announced that it has appointed Mike Holdcraft as Vice President Business…
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- Company: FAUN TRACKWAY
RECORD EXPORTS SEES SALES GROWTH FOR FAUN
Annual trading announcement by FAUN Zoeller (UK) Ltd for the year ending 31 December 2010 Highlights: • Turnover grows 20 per cent to £30.3m (2009: £25.3m) thanks to export sales of TRACKWAY mobility systems to the defence industry • Operating profit more than doubles to £943,000 (2009: £466,000) driven by increased efficiencies and cost reduction • Forecast for next year boosted by acquisitions…
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- Company: FAUN TRACKWAY
SAPPERS SCRUM DOWN WITH FAUN
The Corps’ of the Royal Engineers Rugby League team is storming through the season with the support of long term sponsors FAUN TRACKWAY – the defence division of FAUN ZOELLER UK Ltd. The team – which won the Army’s Lawson Cup for 15 consecutive years between 1995 and 2010 – has used the money from the sponsorship deal to purchase new kits as well as training equipment and a tour to the South of…
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- Company: Avon Protection
US Department of Defense Contract Award for Avon Filters
8 August 2011: Avon Protection has announced that it has been awarded a 3 year IDIQ (indefinite delivery indefinite quantity) contract from the US Department of Defense for the continued supply of M61 filters for use with Avon’s M50 respirator. The maximum contract value is approximately $38 million with an initial order value of $11 million which Avon expects to fulfill in this financial year.…
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- Company: Data Device Corporation
MIL-STD-1553 PMC Card Achieves Very High MTBF with Field-Proven, DO-254 Certifiable ASIC Core!”
Bohemia, New York (August 2011) Data Device Corporation (DDC) introduces a DO-254 certifiable MIL-STD-1553 PMC card utilizing DDC’s field proven Enhanced Mini-ACE® core in an ASIC design to achieve very high-reliability (MTBF). The BU-65596F/M incorporates DDC’s highly efficient Total-ACE® integrated terminals to create a rugged, high-reliability MIL-STD-1553 PMC card ideal for military…
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- Company: Radio Tactics
HOSDB and ADS name Radio Tactics as Runner-Up in 2011 Equipment Technology and Innovation Awards
• Andy Gill, Radio Tactics’ CEO received the award at a ceremony on 22nd March• Prizes were awarded for companies making the industry more efficient and effective through their innovation and forward thinking• The contest was open to all British companies who have created an original piece of equipment in the last two years that is now in use by a UK police force or law enforcement agency• The…
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- Company: Radio Tactics
Radio Tactics Solutions Reduce Crime in Devon and Cornwall – Police Use Apollo and Hermes to Cut Home Burglaries by 80%
• Devon and Cornwall Police report a large drop in burglary dwelling since implementing Radio Tactics products• Radio Tactics’ Hermes device has been used to register property of residents in burglary hotspot areas• In conjunction with Hermes, Devon and Cornwall police have been using Apollo to identify stolen property such as mobile phones and laptop computers London, 2nd September 2010 Radio…
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- Company: Avon Protection
Avon Protection Addresses Revised Market Focus with New Website
Avon Protection has re-positioned its strategic marketing focus with the launch of a new website. This underlines Avon’s move from its traditional global military market niche to also embrace the law enforcement, industrial and fire fighting markets with its range of mask and respiratory protection systems. Avon Protection's expanding global client base now includes military forces, civil and…
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- Company: Polyformes Group
Polyformes looks forward to DSEi 2011 at ExCel London.
DSEi is the key event for the defence and security community. It provides a unique platform to view the latest equipment and systems from the world’s defence and security industry. This is an exciting event for Polyformes, not only do we get to meet up with our customers and industry colleagues, but the exhibition has a wealth of activity – visiting naval ships, waterborne demonstrations and…
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- Company: BCB INTERNATIONAL LTD
High hopes for DSEi location balloon
A new location marker balloon which can help soldiers get rescued quickly is predicted to catch the eye of visitors at this year’s DSEi (Defence and Security Equipment International) Show, in London’s ExCel Exhibition Centre (13-16 September).UK-based survival equipment specialists, BCB International Ltd, have developed a portable Location Marker Balloon to help downed pilots and compromised…
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- Company: BCB INTERNATIONAL LTD
Military camouflage cream in sight for DSEi visitors
Camouflage cream used by armed forces worldwide is set to be a hit at this year’s DSEi Show (Defence and Security Equipment International) in London’s ExCel Exhibition Centre (13-16 September). For over a decade, UK based survival equipment specialist, BCB International, has been making camouflage cream for many thousands of soldiers worldwide. Arguably the pick of the bunch is BCB’s Chameleon…
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Calgon Carbon Corporation Acquires Groundbreaking Defence Technology
Calgon Carbon Corporation - a worldwide leader in the production and development of activated carbon in both cloth and granular forms - is pleased to announce the acquisition of groundbreaking technology in Chemical and Biological (CB) decontamination. The Company has acquired the technology and patent for a revolutionary decontamination mitt for the operational removal of chemical warfare agents…
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- Company: HESCO Bastion Ltd
HESCO LAUNCHES NEW, REDESIGNED WEBSITE
HESCO® today launches its newly redesigned website, designed by its own in-house communications team. The site design is part of a project to update the HESCO brand platform, a project which covers marketing and technical literature, website and stationery. The new website has a simpler and more elegant appearance, and offers comprehensive information on the complete range of HESCO force…
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- Company: Ovation Systems Ltd.
Ovation Systems introduce the new FlashBack-3-C covert surveillance system
Based on the original highly successful FlashBack-3 range of DVR / streamers, UK based Ovation Systems has introduced the new FlashBack-3-C covert surveillance system. In consultation with customers and recognising the difficulties facing covert operators in the field, Ovation Systems has developed an entirely new miniature, easy to use, colour coded connection system. With all the features that…
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- Company: Ovation Systems Ltd.
i-Conex: Video Surveillance Installations Made Easy.
Ask any technical support officer; what is the biggest day-to-day challenge of deploying covert surveillance equipment? and “wiring systems together” will, undoubtedly be high on the list. Installing devices such as digital video recorders, cameras, microphones and batteries can be a major problem as a myriad of differing cables and connector types have to be interfaced together to make one…
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- Company: Avon Protection
Avon Secures Global Mask Training Contracts for 50 series Customers
18 July 2011: Avon Protection is supporting the commercial success of its new generation 50 series of CBRN masks and SCBA systems with a series of global customer training contracts. To date Avon has completed FM53 training programmes for select military and security units for the Danish military, the Sultanate of Brunei, Thailand and in Singapore. Further programmes are planned for Avon…
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- Company: Avon Protection
CamelBak Market Agreement Extends Avon Protection CBRN Range
24 July 2011: Avon Protection has entered into a formal partnership with the world-leading CamelBak hydration equipment brand. This will enable Avon to complement its CBRN mask range with a uniquely engineered hydration system and further extend Avon’s market reach into the military, law enforcement and first responder protective equipment arena. Core to the new Avon Protection hydration system…
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- Company: HESCO Bastion Ltd
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE UP FOR GRABS AS HESCO LAUNCHES ITS 2011 PHOTO COMPETITION
HESCO Bastion has launched its Photo Competition for 2011. The competition, open to all, gives contestants the chance to win a Harley Davidson® FatBoy® motorcycle – the original legend of the open road. In addition to the first prize of a Harley Davidson, there will be 5 runners up prizes of a fantastic Apple® iPad®. The competition requires entrants to draw on their photographic talents and…
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- Company: Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group – Land Systems
REGENERATION AND SUPPORT FOCUS BY MARSHALL LAND SYSTEMS AT PROTECTED MOBILITY 2011
Cambridge, 22nd June 2011; Marshall Land Systems (MLS) (www.marshall-ls.com) capabilities in regeneration and support feature in their display at the Protected Mobility Display and Sustainment Conference being held at Millbrook, Bedfordshire on 22 and 23 June 2011. Building vehicle pods, modules and ground based shelters coupled with re-generation has been part of MLS’s capabilities for many…
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- Company: Cobham Antenna Systems Microwave Antennas
London Fire Brigade uses Cobham antenna for emergency services system
Keeping people and firefighters safe has to be the prime responsibility of the London Fire Brigade. One important aspect of today’s service is the use of reliable communications between mobile command centre and headquarters command control. The availability of data, instantly, ensures the efficient use of people and that the correct equipment is deployed, enabling the LFB to provide the best…
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