http://www.bodyarmornews.comThe world's pre-eminent destination for body armor news and information. This website is the most comprehensive and valuable online body armor source for professionals. You will find the latest news from the body armor industry and everything you need to know about bullet proof vests.en-usCopyright (C) 2010 bodyarmornews.comThe long-range weather experts at the U.S. National Weather Service do not all agree on the specific details of the weather this summer, but they all concede that the world will continue to see more extreme weather and weather events in 2012. The La Nina event dominating global weather this year is one of the most extreme in 100 years. Depending on where you live, that could translate into extreme heat and drought in the southeastern portion of the United States to extreme flooding from the western coast of South America to Australia. Wherever you may live, you can expect it to be noticeably hotter this summer. For soldiers, law enforcement, and private security who have to spend the summer months in body armor and bulletproof vests the idea of suffering through another sweltering summer in places like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa is less than welcome news. Some of the old style bulletproof vests weigh as much as 11 kilograms (25 pounds); the added weight and lack of air circulation just makes the heat all the more oppressive. While there is currently no way to change the weather, there are much better options for lightweight, breathable body armor and bulletproof vests. Companies like eYe body armor are fielding concealable bulletproof vests and tactical body armor that are both lighter and cooler. eYe Body Armor's EYECON line of concealable bulletproof vests start with ballistic panels made of Dyneema , designed to provide better protection at lower weight. Dyneema panels provide superior ballistic protection, yet are so light they actually float. Utilizing the new style ballistic panels, the EYECON concealable bulletproof vest weighs in at just 1.75 kg, or just under four pounds. Combined with a moisture-wicking inner shell made from Coolmax , the new style vests from eYe are both cool and comfortable. Besides the EYECON concealable models in black, the company also makes the vest in white for wear under lighter colored clothing. In conflict zones and military applications eYe body armor puts the same technology to work in their EYETAC Tactical Series, providing Level IV ballistic protection for applications in military and law enforcement. Made with the same super strong and light weight Dyneema ballistic panels, the EYETAC series also has front and back pouches for hard armor panels. Another component of tactical armor is the helmet. eYe body armor offers EYE-MICH and EYE-PASGT tactical helmets offer a superior field of view and advanced ergonomic engineering to ensure both superior protection and comfortable wear, even in the heat. The superior protection of the EYETAC Tactical Series weighs in at a thrifty 8.3 kg (18.4 pounds) and has the same ergonomic design that make the EYECON series so comfortable to wear for extended periods in hot climates. Don't expect the weather to cool off any time soon, but that doesn't mean you have to suffer in heavy tactical gear. With companies like eYe body armor manufacturing a new generation of lighter, stronger bulletproof vests, you can stay cool even in the summer.Based in Seoul, South Korea, eYe body armor manufacturing facilities are located in Europe and all products are rigorously tested to the highest NIJ standards of ballistic protection.Website: http://www.eyebodyarmor.comhttp://www.bodyarmornews.com/body-armor-news/eye-body-armor-introduces-lightweight-body-armor.htmThu, 09 Feb 2012 12:38:22 +0100A highlight for body armor professionals each year is the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference, the largest and most comprehensive trade show for professionals involved in the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement, held in Las Vegas. http://www.bodyarmornews.com/body-armor-news/prealert-SHOT-show-2012-2.htmWed, 08 Feb 2012 15:45:21 +0100H.P. White Laboratory, Inc., the world’s largest independent test laboratory of armor and ballistics, today announces the creation of a standardized method for body armor areal density measurement. The new Standard Method for Areal Density of Body Armor (HPW-AD01-11) uses state-of-the-art laser scanning technology to capture a digital 3-dimensional image of an armor panel, which generates a precise areal measurement. Areal density is used throughout the body armor industry to make pound-for-pound performance comparisons of armor systems. Maximum areal density is frequently listed among required attributes for armor procurement contracts, yet solicitations rarely cite a standardized method for measuring and reporting areal density. The new HPW-AD01-11 method provides contracting officers with a standardized way to evaluate armor mass. “This method fills a longstanding need in the body armor industry”, said Julio Ramirez, Director of Research and Development for Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. ”It will help us differentiate our products in the marketplace by standardizing the way areal density is measured and reported.” Manufacturers can now cite third-party verified data when describing the areal density of various products. This allows users of body armor to make pound-for-pound performance comparisons; with the assurance that data have been collected in a consistent manner. With the HPW-AD01-11 method, even non-planar female armor can be measured accurately. After pre-conditioning until moisture regain equilibrium is reached, a precision balance is used to find the overall weight of the panel. Because the entire panel is weighed, all stitching, reinforcements, overlapping plies, and other non-homogenous zones are represented in proper proportion within the reported weight. When measured across multiple panels and sizes, an accurate areal density can be established for any soft armor model. Repeatability and reproducibility studies are underway and expected to be completed in time for clients to submit armor samples for testing in March 2012. About H.P. White Laboratory, Inc H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. is an independent ballistics and ballistics resistance laboratory. For 75 years, HP White has specialized in research and development, validation testing, certification and quality control evaluations of body and vehicular armor systems, sub-components and materials. HP White developed many of the ballistics resistance standards, processes and methods used today to test body and vehicular armor for a full scope of applications (law enforcement, military, personal protection), threats (stab, slice, bullet, explosive), and environments (urban, war time, extreme heat/cold). HP White’s services add value throughout the entire supply chain, from research and development processes and product certification to production lot acceptance and post-production quality control. HP White serves the needs of Federal, State, Local and Foreign Government agencies, and the manufacturers dedicated to saving lives of law enforcement and war fighters, globally.http://www.bodyarmornews.com/body-armor-news/Standardized-Areal-Density-Method.htmTue, 07 Feb 2012 16:18:53 +0100MSA Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Webcast My news for Investors AtLeast one of the check box should be selected You are following news about Follow the latest news about MSA   PITTSBURGH, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of products that protect people's health and safety, announced today that it will broadcast a fourth quarter 2011 earnings conference call live via the Internet on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.  The call will last approximately 45 minutes. Investors and interested parties will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call live at http://www.msanet.com.  Please log onto MSA's Web site 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register.  It may be necessary to download audio software to hear the conference call.  To do so, investors should click on the Earnings Conference Call link on MSA's Web site and follow the related directions.  A replay of the conference call will be available on MSA's Web site for 30 days.  A press release outlining MSA's fourth quarter and year end financial results for 2011 will be distributed on February 15, 2012 before the market opens. Established in 1914, MSA is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people's health and safety.  Many MSA products typically integrate any combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive line of products is used by workers around the world in the fire service, oil, gas and petrochemical industry, homeland security, construction, mining and other industries, as well as the military.  Principal products include self-contained breathing apparatus, gas masks, gas detection instruments, head protection, ballistic body armor, fall protection devices and thermal imaging cameras. The company also provides a broad range of consumer and contractor safety products through retail channels.  These products are marketed and sold under the Safety Works brand. (More information on Safety Works products is available at www.SafetyWorks.com.)  MSA has annual sales of approximately $1 billion, manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America, and 42 international locations.  Additional information is available on the company's Web site at www.msanet.com. SOURCE MSAhttp://www.bodyarmornews.com/body-armor-news/msa-schedules-fourth-quarter-earnings-webcast.htmSun, 05 Feb 2012 18:47:41 +0100TUCSON, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department has issued an International Traffic in Arms Regulations registrant code to Bourque Industries, a maker of armor systems. "Receiving ITAR certification will allow Bourque Industries to bring our American-manufactured innovations to U.S.-supported nations," said John M. Bourque, founder and chief executive officer of the Arizona company. "Foreign interest in Terminator armor has been strong and after final certification we will be able to fully engage these opportunities." Bourque's Terminator Armor Systems include personal body armor and protective material for aircraft and vehicles. The armor is made with Kryron-based technology, an alloying process that results in increased strength of metals by altering their material characteristics and giving the materials non-reactive properties. Bourque Industries holds all U.S. patents for the process. In tests for the U.S. military and law enforcement agencies, Bourque's Kryron-based inserts for body armor successfully stopped .50-caliber bullets. Bourque Industries said the State Department registrant code was issued this month.http://www.bodyarmornews.com/body-armor-news/path-clearing-for-armor-export.htmSun, 05 Feb 2012 18:47:40 +0100Safariland®, a BAE Systems business, proudly introduces the next generation of ABA® Xtreme®body armor: the XT02 Series.     The new ABA Xtreme XT02 Series is NIJ Standard-0101.06 certified and features an advanced Berry compliant hybrid design that incorporates our most innovative armor technologies, resulting in body armor with the greatest level of protection against a wide array of both NIJ Type and special threat rounds. The new Xtreme XT02 Series hybrid design combines Twaron®, Honeywell Gold Shield®, and exclusive Dyneema® ballistic material. “The ABA Xtreme XT02 represents the perfect balance of performance, comfort, and value,” said Tim O’Brien, Category Director, Concealable Armor. “The Xtreme XT02, with its use of Safariland-exclusive Dyneema material in a lightweight powerful design, carries on the proud tradition of Xtreme body armor.” The new Xtreme XT02 is only available through Safariland exclusive Armor Advantage distributors and is offered in IIA, II, and IIIA threat levels. All Safariland concealable armor models are certified using NIJ-approved size templates C1 and C5, which offer law enforcement agencies the widest range of production sizes available. In addition, the Xtreme XT02comes standard with a Universal AJ Carrier. ABA Xtreme XT02 - Type IIANIJ designation # BA-2A00S-XT02 (tested against 9mm & .40 Cal NIJ-designated rounds) ABA Xtreme XT02 - Type IINIJ designation # BA-2000S-XT02 (tested against 9mm & .357 Mag NIJ-designated rounds) ABA Xtreme XT02 - Type IIIANIJ designation # BA-3A00S-XT02 (tested against .357 SIG & .44 Mag NIJ-designated rounds) About SafarilandSafariland, LLC is a premier provider of law enforcement and security products and services, delivering a full-range of customer-specific solutions. Offering many of the world’s most recognizable branded products in the public safety market, Safariland is committed to saving lives. For more information about Safariland, please visit www.safariland.com.  http://www.bodyarmornews.com/body-armor-news/ABA-Xtreme-XT02-Series‎.htmThu, 02 Feb 2012 11:07:51 +0100Dupont Co. said Monday it was intensifying efforts to collect a $919 million damage award after a judge rebuffed efforts by South Korea's Kolon Industries Inc. to seek a retrial or reduce the penalty in a case involving the theft of trade secrets. Last September, a jury in Richmond, Va., found in favor of DuPont after it sued Kolon Industries over the theft of confidential information related to Kevlar body armor. District Judge Robert Payne declined Kolon's attempt to secure a retrial in a ruling released late Friday, saying the damages weren't "excessive." "And now that the trial court has denied Kolon's motions, we are commencing additional proceedings to enforce and collect on the judgment," said DuPont General Counsel Tom Sager in a statement, adding that DuPont also expects to recover legal fees and is seeking an injunction to prevent Kolon from selling a competing fiber used to make body armor. Kolon shares ended Monday up 1% at 76,100 South Korean won. The company wasn't immediately available for comment. DuPont shares were recently trading at 50.44, down 28, or 0.5%http://www.bodyarmornews.com/body-armor-news/kolon-dupont-case.htmThu, 02 Feb 2012 11:05:43 +0100Each year buyers from across the United States and more than 100 countries meet in Las Vegas for the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference. This is the largest and most comprehensive show for professionals involved in the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement. At January 19 and January 20 2012 our BodyArmorNews.com reporters have been interviewing body armor manufacturers and checked out the latest body armor products at the SHOT show 2012 in Las Vegas. The coming days we will release both pictures as interesting video material of the latest body armor products.At our facebook.com/bodyarmornews you can already check out some images of the exhibition.http://www.bodyarmornews.com/body-armor-news/prealert-SHOT-show-2012.htmTue, 31 Jan 2012 14:51:46 +0100Pacific Safety Products Inc.("PSP" or the "Company"), a North American manufacturer of advanced armour and personal protection solutions, today announced that it has entered into a letter of intent with an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., an arm's length third party (the "Purchaser") to sell substantially all of its assets on a cash-free, debt-free basis for cash payable at closing (the "Sale Transaction"). During an exclusivity period, the Purchaser will complete a due diligence review, and the parties will endeavor to negotiate a mutually satisfactory definitive purchase agreement. Faced with a challenging operating environment, management and the board of directors of the Company have concluded the Sale Transaction is in the best interests of the Company and its stakeholders. If the Sale Transaction closes, it is expected that the Company will have no operating assets, the Company will cease to be a manufacturing company and the Company's common shares will be transferred to the NEX board of the TSX Venture Exchange while it formulates a strategic direction to maximize value for shareholders.http://www.bodyarmornews.com/body-armor-news/pacific-safety-products-enters-letter-of-intent.htmMon, 23 Jan 2012 15:13:28 +0100PHOENIX, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army has tapped BAE Systems for production of XSBI side ballistic plates for insertion in individual body armor. The order, part of a previous award to the company, is worth $15.8 million. It brings the total value of the original 2010 contract to $50.6 million. "We look forward to producing and delivering additional XSBI plates to the Army," said Greg Kraak, director of warfighter equipment for BAE Systems' Protection Systems business. "These plates offer increased protection on the battlefield, and will help protect the lives of the brave men and women serving our country." BAE has produced more than a million body armor ballistic plate inserts for the U.S. Defense Department since 1998, including the so-called SAPI plate, XSBI and Enhanced SAPI. BAE said deliveries under the new order will continue through of February this year. Manufacturing of the plates will be performed at the company's facility in Phoenix.http://www.bodyarmornews.com/body-armor-news/bae-receives-new-order-for-body-armor.htmSat, 21 Jan 2012 12:56:42 +0100