SBI Secures Worldwide License for Unequal's Military Grade Protection

VONORE, Tenn., Sept. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- SBI, Inc., a leading, high-capacity contract supplier of armor, apparel and accessories to the military, government and police, has signed a worldwide exclusive agreement with Unequal Technologies Company, the leading provider of patented, customized, concealed protection, to launch the EXO Skeleton® line of tactical protective apparel and equipment.  EXO Skeleton is a thin, lightweight, flexible barrier that both supports and protects the body.  It's a military-grade version of Unequal's patented composite of coated Kevlar® and Accelleron® that is constructed to help combat stab, frag, shrapnel and fire threats.

"Frag protection is the new frontier and the military needs solutions to combat this terror threat.  From soldiers on the battlefield to spectators at a sporting event, EXO Skeleton® brings a new dimension of military-grade protection to a broad array of applications," said Lisa Held Janke, SBI CEO and founder. "The moment of impact of virtually any fast-flying projectile makes the user realize the protective value of EXO Skeleton.  It will be a powerful additive to our core business while opening us up to new, fast-growing world markets."

"The London '7-7' and Boston Marathon bombings illuminated our military and civilian vulnerability to shrapnel and frag threats.  Unequal created EXO Skeleton to combat frag and other high risk encounters involving guns, knives, projectiles and explosives.  SBI is perfectly-positioned with its 25-year track record of excellence to commercialize EXO Skeleton and provide advanced protective solutions to those protecting us," said Rob Vito, CEO and founder of Unequal Technologies.  

SBI offers high-capacity manufacturing services that include customized computer aided design (CAD) pattern, grading and marker making plus expert fit engineering, that allow for fast, dynamic response when changes are made during any phase of manufacturing. 

About SBI

SBI (Short Bark Industries, Inc.) has 25 years of experience serving the military, governmental agencies and law enforcement with soft armor, tactical wear, gear and accessories manufactured to the strictest standards. Current or previously manufactured items in the military category include but are not limited to military MOLLE, medium and large rucksacks, assault packs, IWCS, ACU, ABU, BDU, helmet covers, FROG, A2CU and more.  SBI is certified Berry Amendment Compliant, ISO 9000:2008 Registered and all SBI products are 100% American made in over 120,000 square feet of manufacturing space in five facilities in two states and Puerto Rico by hundreds of employees.  For more information, visit www.MilitaryGrade.com.

About Unequal

Unequal Technologies Company's mission is to protect people in the military, sports, work and life.  Its patented fusion of a military-grade composite fortified with Kevlar^®, and other materials, is engineered for customized, concealed protection. Professionals in the NFL, MLB, NHL and X Games, as well as thousands of collegiate and youth athletes in football, baseball, soccer, hockey, lacrosse, action sports, contact sports and other activities, wear Unequal's protective head and body gear.  Unequal's technology is protected by over 85 international U.S. patents and patents pending and its products have been tested by independent, accredited laboratories, OEM facilities and top universities.  Recently invited to attend the White House Concussion Summit, Unequal is recognized as a Forbes' 100 Most Promising Companies, ESPN's Top 15 Best Sports Innovations, the No. 1 tech innovation of 2013 by Esquire.com and winner of the DuPont^™ Kevlar^® Innovation Award. For more information, visit www.unequal.com.

SOURCE SBI