ArmorWorks Awarded $18 Million Contract to Provide Armor for M915 Truck

For Immediate Release 

TEMPE, Ariz. – August 11, 2005 – The U.S Army Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM) in Warren, Mich. has awarded Tempe-based ArmorWorks an $18 million delivery order for the production of Crew Protection Kits for the U.S. Army’s M915 tactical truck.

Manufactured using the latest ceramic composite technology, the ArmorWorks armor kits will provide the M915 Tractor Cab and its personnel with much-needed protection against small arms fire, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and roadside bombs like those encountered in Iraq.

“We are pleased to provide our military with the finest protection available.  Thanks to the continued efforts of our dedicated employees, these contracts secure our position as one of the leading suppliers of advanced armor systems to the U.S. military,” said Bill Perciballi, president and founder of ArmorWorks.

ArmorWorks is currently the leading manufacturer of ceramic and composite body, vehicle and aircraft armor to the Department of Defense.  ArmorWorks products are used by all branches of the U.S. military.

About ArmorWorks

Founded in 1996, ArmorWorks is a Tempe, Ariz.-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 for the Department of Defense.  For more information, visit www.armorworks.com.