Founded in 2012, Orchard Park’s KYNTEC Corporation develops and manufactures hydraulic recoil buffers under its KynSHOT brand for the firearms, aerospace, and defense industries. The company grew from a single AR-15 carbine buffer into a U.S.-made product line and custom-design operation, drawing on technology developed for aerospace and defense applications. KYNTEC operates from a 17,500-plus-square-foot facility and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
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KYNTEC CorporationFounded in 2012, KYNTEC Corporation designs and manufactures shock absorbers, rate controls and other motion-control devices for demanding applications. Based in suburban Buffalo, the company develops both standard and custom solutions in-house, including its KynSHOT precision recoil dampers, and machines its products at its own ISO 9001-certified U.S. facility. KYNTEC is also an ITAR-registered manufacturer with more than 100 years of combined in-house team experience.ORCHARD PARK, NY
FalconStrike USAAt FalconStrike USA, aerospace-inspired hydraulic dampening technology is built into recoil pads for rifles and shotguns, giving shooters a more comfortable way to manage recoil. Based in Alexandria Bay, New York, the company offers custom-fit and no-measuring multi-fit designs, including a version for AR stocks that installs with two screws. Its testing reports a single pad lasting 52,800 shots, underscoring the durability behind its recoil-reduction system.MASSENA, NY
Ohio Ordnance Works, IncEstablished in 1981, Ohio Ordnance Works designs and manufactures automatic and semi-automatic firearms for military and law-enforcement applications, including light and heavy machine guns supplied to U.S. forces and customers worldwide. From its 35,000-plus-square-foot Chardon facility, the company also makes training-simulator arms and military mounts, building on founder Bob Landies’ background in weapons design and Army armor service. OOW employs more than 80 people and operates under ISO 9001:2015 certification.CHARDON, OH
K-TECHnologies IncEngineering-owned and operated in Buffalo, K-TECHnologies has spent more than 25 years building a reputation for disciplined work on mission-critical programs. The privately owned company is known for bringing in-house engineering oversight to high-reliability manufacturing, supporting space and defense efforts where traceability and workmanship carry real consequences. Its AS9100-certified, ITAR-registered operation serves customers whose electronic and electromechanical systems must perform in demanding environments.BUFFALO, NY