POMPANO BEACH, Fla., March 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMORVENT ® , the innovative body armor ventilation solution for law enforcement, military and corrections personnel, has entered into a strategic partnership with Point Blank Enterprises, a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of high performance body armor. Point Blank will be ARMORVENT’s exclusive OEM integrator and master distributor of ARMORVENT ® systems to the U.S. commercial and law enforcement markets. This partnership gives ARMORVENT ® and Point Blank the capability to offer law enforcement and corrections personnel an aftermarket solution and seamless integrated approach to improve the wearability and overall comfort of body armor.
ARMORVENT ® was created to answer the industry need for a product that makes it an easier decision to wear body armor every day. ARMORVENT ® is fueled solely by the body’s natural cooling mechanisms, and uses scientifically proven EVAP™ Technology to accelerate sweat evaporation and naturally ventilate body heat while providing padding and improved load distribution.
“We’re honored to partner with ARMORVENT ® to bring this technology to our law enforcement professionals and remain committed to continuously delivering new advancements in body armor systems,” stated Michael Foreman EVP – Marketing, Federal, and International Business Development for Point Blank Enterprises. “The combination of our cutting-edge ballistic systems and carrier designs with ARMORVENT ® technology allows us to help Officers not only have the best protection available but also stay exceptionally cool and comfortable while on duty.”
Point Blank debuted its latest Elite concealable body armor carrier integrated with ARMORVENT ® at the 2017 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. The ARMORVENT ® Retrofit Kit, which Point Blank distributes to the U.S. retail and commercial segment, was also on display. “Partnering with the leading body armor manufacturer in the U.S. signifies industry acceptance of our technology,” said Jeremy Harrell, CEO at ARMORVENT ® . “We are excited to have Point Blank’s sales team and distribution channel engaged to further drive sales and product awareness throughout the U.S. commercial market.”
About ARMORVENT ® ARMORVENT ® is a thin, lightweight and flexible body armor ventilation, evaporation, padding and load distribution device. Its ergonomic design, including the pneumatic load distribution and ventilation pattern, delivers unparalleled load distribution, continuous ventilation of body heat and accelerated evaporation of sweat. ARMORVENT ® was developed by a former law enforcement officer, and is in use by a broad spectrum of military and law enforcement professionals, globally. For more information on our Company, please visit our website at www.armorvent.com.
About Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. (“PBEI”) is a leading provider of high performance protective solutions, including bullet, fragmentation and stat resistant apparel and related accessories. Through its key brands, Point Blank Body Armor, Protective Apparel Corporation of America (PACA), Protective Products, PARACLETE ® , Advanced Technology Group (ATG) and The Protective Group (TPG). The Company ranks as the largest global supplier of ballistic and soft armor systems in the world. The Company’s ballistic solutions have been credited with saving countless lives for the most important customers in the world, including the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense, Federal Government and law enforcement, corrections and security personnel, both domestically and abroad. For more information on our Company, please visit our website at www.pointblankenterprises.com .
Point Blank Media Contact: Irene Chung Point Blank Enterprises Tel: 954-529-7876 Email: ichung@pbearmor.com ARMORVENT® (800) 563-3108 jeremy.harrell@ten97tech.com
