Born at GM’s Baltimore Assembly, HardGuard designs and manufactures assembly protection systems that help prevent chips, scratches, and dents on production lines. Founded in 1992, the Apogee Designs division now supports more than 60 active protection programs across 38 assembly plants in over 15 countries, while also adapting its protective covers for flight-critical aerospace hardware. Its representatives work directly with production teams and do not use brokers, keeping design and manufacturing decisions closely connected.
Hardwire, LLCFrom its Pocomoke City headquarters, Hardwire, LLC designs and manufactures protective armor for military, law enforcement, schools, infrastructure and aerospace applications. The company’s American-made ballistic systems grew from military technology and include its DHS-designated Emergency Response Shield, while its four-building campus provides more than 210,000 square feet for engineering, production and in-house testing. Hardwire has manufactured protective armor for two decades and maintains ISO 9001:2015-certified quality procedures.POCOMOKE CITY, MD
Door Guard IncFounded in Pittsburgh in 2005 by Vietnam veteran Briane Hartley, Door Guard Inc. manufactures made-in-America elevator protection systems that shield cabs and building interiors during moves, deliveries, and renovations. Its custom-fit liners use a patented locking system for fast installation while keeping elevators operational, a practical alternative to repairing a damaged cab. The company says its products now protect more than 1,000 buildings nationwide.PITTSBURGH, PA
Gagne, IncFor more than 50 years, Gagne, Inc. has manufactured protective bellows and covers, lift skirts, and rod-end couplings for industrial machinery. Based in the United States, the company custom-builds covers to customer specifications and maintains extensive in-house tooling for unusual shapes and sizes. Gagne Associates, Inc. has also been a defense manufacturer since the 1960s and holds ISO 9001 certification.JOHNSON CITY, NY
HighCom Armor Solutions, IncFor more than 25 years, HighCom Armor Solutions has been an American manufacturer based in Columbus, Ohio, where it produces ballistic protection for the people working on the front line. Its 63,500-square-foot facility supports worldwide distribution and time-sensitive supply needs for military, law enforcement, and first-responder customers.COLUMBUS, OH