Universal Armor Systems, Corp. manufactures and sells body armor and personal protective equipment, including tactical and concealable armor, plate carriers, hard and soft armor plates, ballistic helmets, shields, riot gear, ballistic blankets, and K9 vests. The company also sells tactical equipment, survival gear, and drone/robotics accessories, with products presented for military, police, security, emergency response, maritime security, schools, and search-and-rescue applications.
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Executive Defense International (EDI-USA)Originally founded in Pennsylvania to serve local police forces, Executive Defense International has built its identity around protective equipment for people working in dangerous situations. The company now supplies riot gear and body armor to public-safety and government users in the United States and abroad, with custom configurations available for agency needs. EDI-USA maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification and exports to more than 45 countries.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Baker Ballistics, LLCFounded in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks by retired NYPD Emergency Service Unit lieutenant Alfred J. Baker, Baker Ballistics designs and manufactures American-made handheld ballistic shields for law enforcement, military and security personnel. Its MRAPS and Baker Batshield lines pair rifle or handgun protection with portable designs that let responders move and operate a long gun behind the shield, while patented support equipment such as The Reaper exoskeleton helps manage the load. The company says its shields are now used by thousands of personnel worldwide.315990LITITZ, PA
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
Achilles CorporationAchilles Corporation brings together protective equipment, tactical training, vehicle armoring, and security services under one Long Island operation. Its offerings span body armor and firearms training to armored vehicle rental and armed protection, giving the company a broader defense-services focus than a conventional equipment supplier.PLAINVIEW, NY