Revision Military Purchases MSA'S Ballistic Helmet Business

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posted on June 25, 2012
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The purchase includes the acquisition of MSA's U.S.-based helmet manufacturing equipment and operations located in Newport, Vermont. The former MSA facility, which specializes in large-scale production of aramid helmets for military and law enforcement, is a complement to Revision's existing Composite Center of Excellence which outputs highly-specialized, polyethylene composite helmet shells. Having both manufacturing capabilities will enable Revision to meet current aramid helmet program requirements while also aiding customers in their quest for lighter weight, higher performance head protection solutions.

"MSA has proven itself to be a trusted helmet supplier to the U.S. Army with the right people and the right facilities to deliver first-rate, best-value helmet shells," said Jonathan Blanshay, CEO of Revision. "We are pleased to welcome the approximately 45 Newport-based employees to the Revision family as we expand our offering of leading-edge soldier systems equipment to military customers worldwide."

Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont commented: "Revision Military has proven they know how to design, manufacture and deliver state-of-the-art soldier protective systems for customers across the globe. I am pleased to see a firm with such skill and experience taking over helmet production for our American soldiers and soldiers across the globe."

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin shared in the enthusiasm over Revision's purchase of the North American helmet manufacturing facility: "This is great news for the city of Newport and the state of Vermont, adding jobs and strengthening the economy. Most importantly, Revision's announcement is important for our soldiers, who depend on Revision products to keep them safe in the line of duty. We look forward to a continued strong partnership with Jonathan Blanshay and Revision Military."

Revision has committed orders from the U.S. Army to deliver approximately 100,000 helmets over the 12 months following the acquisition. Additionally, Revision will fulfill the balance of an outstanding contract for 6,000 CG634 helmets to the Canadian DND while continuing to develop current and future helmet business with law enforcement agencies.

This acquisition, coupled with Revision's extensive international experience is expected to be instrumental in meeting demands for aramid helmets on a global scale. Importantly, being able to manufacture and deliver ACH helmets-the platform upon which Revision's Batlskin™ Modular Head Protection System is carried-will allow Revision to deliver completely integrated and fully modular head and face protection packages to its North American and global customers.

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