Formed in 2003 to serve the U.S. military, Lebanon-based SSK Military Industries designs, manufactures, services and integrates technology for tactical parachuting systems. The company grew from SSK Industries’ 1983 Sweethog rig and now maintains every CYPRES unit operating in the Western Hemisphere as one of only two CYPRES sales and service locations worldwide. Adam and Nathan Schmucker, sons of late co-owner Cliff Schmucker, continue to run the enterprise.
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IC13Made in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, IC13 designs and manufactures firearms accessories and gear, including its INVRT bandoleer system and lockable Mount Up! firearm mounts. Machined, sewn, and assembled on the same shop floor, the company sells directly to customers and draws on a team with more than 100 years of combined manufacturing experience.LEBANON, PA
Mission First TacticalMission First Tactical grew from a family’s 75-year history in the firearm industry, beginning with retail gun stores before expanding into distribution, catalog and web operations, and U.S. manufacturing. Today, its team draws on experience from military and law-enforcement professionals as well as competitive shooters and hunters to develop gear for people operating in demanding real-world situations.HORSHAM, PA
The Skydyne CompanySince 1938, The Skydyne Company has designed and manufactured lightweight, rugged cases and expeditionary command-and-control equipment for mission-critical use, all made in the United States. Its history includes pioneering sandwich-construction cases, building an aileron for the F4U Corsair during World War II, and producing cases that carried lunar landers and Apollo mission cargo to Kennedy Space Center. Today, the Port Jervis manufacturer combines in-house engineering and production with mobile C2 workstations and custom protective cases for military, government, and defense customers.PORT JERVIS, NY
DimensiontekWith more than 20 years of experience configuring equipment for oceanic and desert environments, Dimensiontek is a Columbus, Ohio manufacturer serving military and special operations users. The company is known for mission-specific equipment such as climbing hardware and runflat systems, supported by custom engineering work.GAHANNA, OH