Point Blank Solutions Receives $30 Million in Orders to Support U.S. Military and Government Operations
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Point Blank Solutions, Inc. (OTC-BB: PBSO), a leader in the field of protective body armor, today announced that Point Blank Body Armor, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, has received multiple orders totaling approximately $30 million for the production of Outer Tactical Vest ("OTV") ballistic panel kits and related ballistic components. Products produced by the Company will be used to support U.S. Military and Government operations and the Company expects to begin production in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Commenting on the announcement, Jim Henderson, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board stated, "Over the past year, we have made significant improvements in our manufacturing capabilities, improved our supply chain and industry relationships and greatly enhanced our product design and engineering initiatives. All of these steps have enabled us to remain a key supplier of protective solutions for the U.S. Military and Government, and have contributed to our growth in other areas of our business, most notably the domestic law enforcement market. We look forward to continuing to meet the needs of the Government and all of our customers, providing the most innovative body armor solutions the industry has to offer."
Point Blank Body Armor continues to produce solutions for the U.S. Military and Government and has generated approximately $50 million in sales year-to-date. With current backlog commitments, the Company expects 2011 sales for this channel, both direct and through its strategic teaming partners, to exceed $75 million.
ABOUT POINT BLANK SOLUTIONS, INC.
Point Blank Solutions Inc., through its subsidiaries Point Blank Body Armor ("PBBA") and PACA Body Armor ("PACA"), manufacturers and markets protective technologies, such as bullet, fragmentation and stab resistant apparel, and related ballistic accessories. The Company's solutions are used domestically and internationally by military, law enforcement, security and corrections personnel, as well as by government agencies. Point Blank is a recognized market leader in the law enforcement community with a growing international platform. With state-of-the-art manufacturing and laboratory testing facilities, strategic technology and marketing alliances, and an ongoing commitment to drive innovation, Point Blank Solutions believes that it delivers the most advanced body armor solutions, quicker and better than anyone in the industry. The Company maintains facilities in Pompano Beach, FL, and Jacksboro, TN. To learn more about Point Blank Solutions, Inc. visit our website at www.PointBlankSolutionsInc.com.
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Company Contact:
Glenn Wiener
Point Blank Solutions, Inc.
212-786-6011
SOURCE Point Blank Solutions, Inc.
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