Founded in 2012 in Northwest Montana, PROOF Research makes precision rifle barrels and complete rifle systems, using aerospace-grade carbon fiber alongside traditional steel. Its Advanced Composites Division in Dayton, Ohio extends that materials expertise into high-temperature solutions for aerospace and defense programs, including the F-35 and B-2 systems. The company has more than 100 team members, including engineers, technicians, PhDs and shooting enthusiasts who field-test its products in demanding conditions.
HM Defense & TechnologyFrom its Ohio shop, HM Defense & Technology makes American-made military-style rifles, including its HM50 .50 BMG bolt-action rifle line. The company also develops its patented HMB bolt and monobloc barrel technology, with products spanning integrally suppressed and SBR platforms. HM Defense describes its rifles as designed for accuracy, easier maintenance, and dependable operation in extreme conditions.MOUNT ORAB, OH
Renegade Materials CorporationFounded in 2008 in Miamisburg, Renegade Materials Corporation develops and manufactures high-temperature composite materials for defense and commercial aerospace, with particular depth in polyimide prepreg systems. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of Teijin Holdings, the company operates two production facilities totaling 66,000 square feet and has expanded beyond its original polyimide focus into resins, adhesives and hybrid materials. Renegade’s RM-1100 polyimide prepreg is its exclusive offering for global commercial aircraft applications, while its low-dielectric quartz prepreg has earned NCAMP qualification.MIAMISBURG, OH
Touchstone Advanced CompositesFormed in 2013 and now a wholly owned subsidiary of CONSOL Innovations, Touchstone Advanced Composites has built its identity around developing unusual tooling solutions for aerospace and defense manufacturers. From its Triadelphia, West Virginia, facility, the company makes precision composite tooling and parts, including tools shaped from CFOAM® carbon foam produced in-house. Its expanded operation employs about 50 people and serves customers involved in major U.S. aerospace and defense programs.TRIADELPHIA, WV
Manta DefenseConceived as MantaRails in 2009 to solve the problem of loose weapon pressure pads, Manta Defense now manufactures proprietary, heat-mitigating firearm accessories in-house at its New Philadelphia, Ohio facility. Its products are standard issue on two Marine Corps programs, including the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, and are fielded by militaries around the world. Manta says its materials are designed to protect operators and gear from extreme heat while managing wires and switches without permanently altering a weapon.NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH