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ArmorWorks Delivers Army
ESBI Ahead of Schedule
Tempe-based ArmorWorks Makes First Shipment 60 days early
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TEMPE, Ariz., August 29, 2006 – ArmorWorks, a leading provider
of advanced armor products, announced today its first shipment
of Enhanced Side Ballistic Inserts (“ESBI”) to the U.S. Army
60 days ahead of the delivery requirement. This delivery
commences fulfillment of the company’s previously announced
multi-year ESBI award from the U.S. Army of up to $543
million.
“We are pleased to expedite the production of advanced armor
products for our troops, while at the same time improving the
protective quality of our products,” said Bill Perciballi, CEO
and president of ArmorWorks. “I want to thank our internal
engineering and operations staff, as well as our key ceramic
suppliers whose recently expanded capacity has enabled
expedited side plate production deliveries of these vital
products.”
In addition to ESBI, ArmorWorks is also currently fulfilling
U.S. Military contracts for advanced armor including Enhanced
Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI), vehicle armor and
aircraft armor.
About ArmorWorks
ArmorWorks, founded in 1996, provides cutting-edge armor
technology and products to military and enforcement agencies
worldwide. ArmorWorks designs and produces advanced armor
using high-tech ceramics and proprietary composite materials
to provide enhanced ballistic protection. For more
information, visit www.armorworks.com.
Contacts:
Bob Codney
ArmorWorks
480.517.1150
rcodney@armorworks.com
Melissa Stoloff
E.B. Lane Public Relations
602.416.3608
mstoloff@eblane.com
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