U.S. Government Awards ArmorWorks $5.2 Million Side Armor Contract
Defense Supply Center Philadelphia Procures ESBI for U.S. Air Force

For Immediate Release

Chandler, Ariz. – April 17, 2007 –ArmorWorks Enterprises, LLC, a leading provider of advanced survivability products, today announced the receipt of a contract from The Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) for Enhanced Side Ballistic Inserts (ESBI) for the U.S. Air Force. These advanced ballistic inserts protect the side of the torso with state-of-the-art ceramic and composite armor technology.  This contract will be fulfilled by July 2007.

ArmorWorks’ ESBI provides the same advanced armor protection as the company’s proven Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) and Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI) all of which are used in the U.S. Military’s Interceptor body armor system.

“We are a provider of choice for the U.S. Department of Defense to supply our troops with the best available protective armor,” stated Bill Perciballi, CEO and president of ArmorWorks.  “We are proud that the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy have all selected ArmorWorks to be a primary supplier of side armor protection.”

As previously announced, the U.S. Marine Corps awarded ArmorWorks a $5.6 million contract for S-SAPI in March 2007. The U.S. Army awarded the company a $543 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract for ESBI in 2006. 

About ArmorWorks

ArmorWorks, founded in 1996, provides cutting-edge survivability technology and products to military and enforcement agencies worldwide. ArmorWorks develops and produces advanced armor and survivability products using high-tech materials to provide state-of-the-art protection. ArmorWorks newest product line, the Shockride™ family of energy absorbing seating systems, are U.S. Government tested and approved to protect against spinal injuries to troops exposed to mine blasts. For more information, visit www.armorworks.com.

Contact:

Bob Codney                           

ArmorWorks                          

480-598-5700         

rcodney@armorworks.com