Revision and Kokam Formalize Strategic Partnership For Continued Lithium-Ion Innovation

Ottawa, Canada (November 28, 2016) – Revision Military, a recognized innovator in power management and electronics solutions and platforms, has formalized a strategic partnership with leading South Korean lithium-ion cell manufacturing company, Kokam. Under this agreement, Revision and Kokam will build on their near-decade-long working relationship. Revision and Kokam will continue to collaborate on technologically progressive air and ground power platforms, and will incorporate cutting-edge chemistry technology into advanced energy solutions for military use.

Over the last decade, Revision has incorporated Kokam’s large form-factor lithium-ion cell technology in the design and development of high-end military power platforms. This has resulted in energy solutions that feature greater power performance, high energy density, high gravimetric and volumetric power density, longer cycle and calendar life, low impedance and heat generation, lightweight, low self-discharge rates, and extremely efficient heat dissipation. Revision has taken this excellent foundation and developed industry-accelerating power management solutions specifically engineered for use in rugged, remote, and extreme conditions. Together, Kokam and Revision have made significant progress in using lithium-ion technology to deliver operational effectiveness on the battlefield, and are solving power management issues that have plagued operators since electrical energy became a battlefield necessity.

“With two strong, innovative power management collaborators like Revision and Kokam working together, new and intelligent power solutions for operational survivability can be accomplished,” said Jonathan Blanshay, CEO, Revision. “In formalizing this strategic relationship, we can address our customers and their operational needs for an ever-more connected and electric battlefield. Kokam has a sterling reputation for providing  battery solutions for a wide variety of military applications to leading international defense contractors and Ministries of Defense; this partnership reinforces Revision’s focus on the military power market, and reinforces the approach we have taken so far that has resulted in significant contracts. We’re excited to cultivate this partnership further, and to seize this opportunity to fuel continued growth, specifically for vehicular platform power innovation, as demand surges globally for reliable, lightweight, high-endurance electrical power solutions to meet battlefield needs. Together with Kokam, we will deliver warfighter power solutions with a lean logistical footprint and real operational benefit, thereby relegating back-breaking loads of batteries and inefficient vehicle systems to the past.”

Revision and Kokam will build on the past successes the two companies have had together. Kokam’s patented Z-folding manufacturing technique and advanced Lithium Polymer and thin film laminations will continue to feature in Revision’s operationally focused Nerv Centr™ energy solution programs for the foreseeable future. In formalizing this partnership, Revision and Kokam are mutually poised to expand market reach on a global scale in the constantly-evolving military power management industry.

ABOUT REVISION

Revision develops and delivers purpose-built protective equipment and innovative integrated solutions to forces around the world. All Revision products are built to enhance survivability for soldiers and tactical users operating in extreme environments and situations. The Company’s history began with eyewear and has expanded to include face, head, and torso protective solutions. Revision’s evolution continues with the addition of advanced and versatile lithium-ion soldier-worn energy products and air and ground vehicular power platforms. Across each of the Company’s Business Units, Revision brings together the finest technical minds, with wide-ranging expertise, in state-of-the-art facilities. Privately owned and ISO 9001:2008 certified, Revision’s operational headquarters is located in Essex Junction, Vermont, USA, with additional offices in Montreal and Ottawa Canada; the UK; and Luxembourg. For more information, visit www.revisionmilitary.com, write media@revisionmilitary.com, or call +1 802-879-7002.

Above: Revision’s Nerv Centr™ SWatPack™ Silent Watch Vehicle Battery enclosure—shown here in a Light Assault Vehicle configuration—is designed to be platform-specific.

Above: Revision’s Nerv Centr™ SWatPack™ Silent Watch Vehicle Battery (shown open) is modular, scalable, and features interoperable SWatPack units for reliable, redundant power backup.

Above: Individual Revision Nerv Centr™ SWatPack™ power units can be scaled up for any application.

Ken Jefferies & Associates Puts Mission First Tactical Gear on Fuquay Gun & Gold’s Store Shelves

KJ&A, a leading manufacturer’s rep group in the outdoor industry, gets the Mission First Tactical’s Stocking Dealer Program in Raleigh NC’s largest retailer for firearms and accessories.

Morrisville, N.C. (Aug. 4, 2016) –  Ken Jefferies & Associates, LLC, a leading manufacturer’s representation and marketing firm with the outdoor and shooting sports markets, continues to demonstrate their superior level of commitment to expand their customers’ brand footprint with the opening of yet another Stocking Dealer retailer for Mission First Tactical. Raleigh based firearms and accessory retailer, Fuquay Gun & Gold, will now carry a full line of MFT rifle and carbine accessories including buttstocks, rails, grips, magazines and more.

Fuquay Gun & Gold started off in 2004 in a small shopping center in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Starting off as a pawn shop as Fuquay Jewelry & Pawn, the little store excelled in customer service and quickly became a town fixture. After four years, the store concentrated solely on firearms and officially changed it’s name to its present incarnation. As the store grew in popularity for its large array of right-priced products, it underwent several moves as inventory demands increased. After a decade in the business, Fuquay Gun & Gold is now the largest firearms dealer in the area with a new much larger facility and a large staff of knowledgeable sales people.

“Mission First Tactical welcomes Fuquay Gun & Gold to our ever expanding family of dealers. Fuquay Gun & Gold stocks elite brands complimented with great selection and knowledgeable staff.  MFT is gratified our tactical products will now be a part of Fuquay Gun & Gold’s store,” said Gordon Edelman, President of Mission First Tactical. “MFT is proud to be known as a valued source for stocks, magazines, grips, rails, sights and an ever expanding selection of American-made products for the tactical shooter.

“Fuquay Gun & Gold is a perfect example of a success story in our industry. Their focus has always been the customer. They listen to what they want, carry the products and provide excellent service throughout the purchasing process. Fuquay Gun & Gold will bring more North Carolina customers to the Mission First Tactical brand,” Ken Jefferies, President of KJ&A added.

For more information on what KJ&A can offer your company, visit Ken Jefferies & Associates, LLC, and stay up-to-date with Facebook. 

About Ken Jefferies & Associates, LLC:

Located in Morrisville, North Carolina, just minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Ken Jefferies & Associates, LLC is a first class manufacturers’ representation and marketing firm servicing 37 states. KJ&A offers premier sales representation, product and program development assistance, market research, strategic planning, and public relations and marketing services for industry leading manufacturers. www.kenjefferiesandassociates.com

About Mission First Tactical: Mission First Tactical (MFT) designs and develops select USA Made rifle/carbine accessories specifically for the Military, Law Enforcement and Civilian markets. The MFT team has over 75 years of industry experience in taking concepts to front-line deployment. From the beginning MFT’s mission is to develop leading edge products for individual’s operating in harm’s way. Success for every operator’s mission is Mission First Tactical’s intent. www.missionfirsttactical.com

Battlelink™ Buttstocks, Engage™ Pistol Grips, React™ Grip Series, Torch™ Laser & Light Mounts, E-Volv™ and MFT Mags™ brands are trademarks of Mission First Tactical, LLC. All company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective sources.

About Fuquay Gun & Gold

Headquartered just outside of Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina, Fuquay Gun & Gold is a family owned business offering customers the top brands with superior customer service. The new larger facility now offers concealed carry classes and events. For more information on Fuquay Gun & Gold visit www.fuquaygun.com.

Cobb County S.W.A.T. Team Receives Highly Awaited Bergara Custom Rifles

Bergara USA, a division of BPI Outdoors, has delivered the Bergara custom tactical rifles to the Cobb County Police Department S.W.A.T. unit. The contract was secured in May of this year and Bergara began the process of designing and building the custom rifles based on the Cobb County S.W.A.T. unit’s requirements.

Officers were eager to get the new rifles out on the range for testing and training and were not disappointed with the performance and accuracy of their new Bergara S.W.A.T. rifles.

Originally based on the Bergara Heavy Tactical rifle, the Cobb County rifles included many customized features and components. The Bergara 22” 416 stainless steel barrel in .308 Winchester has a 1:10 twist with a # 6 contour. Bergara barrels have long been considered the most accurate and technically-advanced barrels by top-tier gun manufacturers, competitive shooters and professionals who rely on Bergara’s performance in some of the most demanding scenarios. All of the rifles were fitted with Dead Air™ Armament’s Keymount™ Muzzle Brake.

The Bergara Premium action is made from 4140 CrMo steel and drilled and tapped for 8-40 scope mount threads with Talley 20 MOA Rail for the Nightforce NXS 5.5-22.50 scope and Nightforce Ultralight rings. The fluted bolt body eliminates extra weight and provides a consistent and smooth movement. The floating bolt head ensures a proper alignment in the receiver. The Timney 517 trigger allows for more precise finger positioning and control. The Cobb County rifles are built on an Accuracy International AX chassis stock with Custom Cerakote Finish.

The Bergara “Cobb S.W.A.T. Rifle” features are as follows:

Barrel:                               Bergara 416 SS in .308 1:10 Twist with # 6 Contour

Action:                              Bergara Premium

Stock:                                Accuracy International AX

Trigger:                             Timney 517

Muzzle Brake:                  Dead Air™ Keymount™

Scope:                               Nightforce NXS 5.5-22×50

Mounts:                            Nightforce Ultralight Rings

For more information on Bergara USA, visit www.bergarausa.com. Join the conversation on Facebook.

IWI US, Inc. Expands Law Enforcement Division

IWI US, Inc.  a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., announce the hiring of former law officer and LE sales manager, Rob Walker, as part of the IWI US Law Enforcement Division. Rob will work with IWI US LE Division Manager, Casey Flack, to promote the TAVOR® SAR as the choice for a close quarter, patrol rifle.

Rob Walker worked in the Kansas City, Missouri PD and retired from the Lenexa, Kansas PD with over 18 years of service as a police officer. Rob transitioned his experience with police products to a sales management position with the law enforcement distributor.

“With the increase in law enforcement and federal agency inquiries, we had to expand our LE division,” Michael Kassnar, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for IWI US said. “Rob brings with him a career of police experience coupled with managing sales for one of the largest police equipment dealers in the Midwest. He’ll be a valuable asset to our team as our sales in the first responder market increase.”

For more information, visit IWI US, Inc. at our website – www.iwi.us , on Facebook, or contact us via e-mail at: marketing@iwi.us.

TAWATEC Watches Signs Laura Burgess Marketing

TAWATEC AG, Swiss makers of tactical watches, has signed with Laura Burgess Marketing, a public relations and marketing firm in the law enforcement, military and shooting sports industries, to increase public awareness of TAWATEC’s superior time pieces within these professional markets. Founded in 1993 in Biel, Switzerland, where the manufacturing of precision and specialized machinery and watches has been an ongoing industry for several generations, TAWATEC was started to create time pieces specifically for the rigors of law enforcement, military and firefighting professionals.

TAWATEC watches are developed using the latest in tritium illumination technology. Designed by highly-skilled Swiss watchmakers and field operators in some of the world’s toughest environments, TAWATEC watches are made from some of the toughest and most durable materials without sacrificing weight or comfort.

“TAWATEC watches are combat proven and worn by police officers to sports celebrities,” Laura Burgess, President of LBM commented. “What is unique about the TAWATEC line of watches is that they have always been geared to serious professional who rely on their timepieces to perform in a variety of environmental conditions from dry heat to wet and day to night yet maintain a pricing program that makes quality affordable.”

Laura Burgess Marketing will be working with writers, editors and bloggers in the tactical community, as well as the watch industry, to create a broader awareness of the many fine watches in the TAWATEC watch line.

BLACKHAWK!® Dynamic Entry® – Emergency Rescue Tools for LE, Fire and EMS Professionals

BLACKHAWK! Products Group™ Dynamic Entry® enters the Fire and rescue markets by combining years of experience in designing and producing the best in innovative breaching and entry tools for LE and the military with recommendations from rescue operators in the field. Dynamic Entry collaborated with BLACKHAWK!’s Knife categories and designed the Small Pry™, a specialized entry tool that has now been adapted to the Fire/Rescue market. The Emergency Rescue Small Pry is machined from solid D-2 tool steel and tempered to RC-55-57 for extreme toughness. Finished with a black epoxy powder-coat finish for durability and corrosion resistance and a checkered thermoplastic high-visibility yellow rubber handle for a sure, comfortable grip, the Emergency Rescue Small Pry also has a machined natural gas valve cutoff slot. This 1.5” by 6” wide slot, located near the center of the blade, provides the user with ample leverage for closing natural gas valves that could potentially pose a hazard to Fire/EMS personnel. Sold with an injection–molded sheath for a retail price of $199.99.

Read the full story to learn more about the new emergency tools for the LE, Fire and EMS professionals.