Armorworks awarded multi-MIllion dollar contract FOR AIRCRAFT ARMOR

TEMPE, AZ – November 15, 2004 – ArmorWorks announces receipt of a contract valued at up to $5 million for an aircraft armor engineering and production effort for the U.S. Navy. ArmorWorks will design, develop and manufacture lightweight composite armor panels for the CH-46E aircraft in support of the light weight armor replacement system for the Marine Corps medium helicopter fleet.

ArmorWorks advanced armor products will be replacing the existing steel armor on the entire CH-46E fleet; providing the USMC CH-46 fleet significant weight reduction savings.  This weight savings directly equates to greater cargo capabilities and a cost savings delta due to less fuel consumption.  ArmorWorks was selected on the basis of their superior value in technology and price.

ArmorWorks is currently the leading manufacture of SAPI (Small Arms Protective Insert) plates and ceramic composite vehicle armor systems for the military.  This contract award is a significant step in their efforts to gain increased exposure in aircraft armor protection.  “This further strengthens ArmorWorks position as the leader in armor technology. Our employee’s hard work and commitment continue to lay the groundwork for our continued success,” said ArmorWorks President Bill Perciballi.

About ArmorWorks

Founded in 1996, ArmorWorks is a Tempe, Arizona.-based company that provides cutting edge armor technology for U.S. military applications and to companies worldwide.  ArmorWorks designs and produces protective armor using the latest generation ceramic and composite materials that are objectively evaluated and tested to assure their performance in a variety of environments.

ArmorWorks products are currently being used in several applications including personnel, vehicle, and aircraft armor protection for the Department of Defense.  For more information, visit www.armorworks.com.