Advanced materials from 3M provide lightweight, high-performance
torso protection
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ceradyne, Inc., a 3M company, has been awarded a $92.7 million
body-armor contract by Defense Logistics Agency for delivery of 177,000
pieces. The plates are designed to meet stringent performance
requirements outlined by the U.S. Department of Defense. Production and
deliveries are expected to begin in 2016.
Worn by U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, the lightweight
enhanced small arms protective inserts (ESAPI) are inserted into outer,
modular tactical vests to provide torso protection against small-arms
fire. These body-armor plates routinely protect U.S. Armed Forces in
battle.
“3M is pleased to win this contract, and we are honored to provide body
armor for the U.S. military," said Cheryl Ingstad, business manager,
Advanced Ceramics Platform – Defense, 3M. “We continue to make it our
mission to leverage innovation in advanced materials science and the
manufacturing process to deliver highly engineered body armor that meets
the exacting quality standards of the U.S. Department of Defense. We
never forget that the primary purpose of every body-armor plate is to
save the life of the military member who wears it.”
To date, Ceradyne has fielded over 2 million body-armor inserts and
100,000 enhanced combat helmets (ECH) to the U.S. Armed Forces. 3M has
deep expertise in safety products used by the military, such as Peltor
tactical communications systems, and head, eye, hearing and respiratory
protection. Ceradyne body armor will be on display along with other 3M
soldier-protection solutions at SOFIC, May 24-26 in Tampa, Florida, at
3M Booth 525.
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Peltor is a trademark of 3M Svenska AB used under license by 3M.
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