ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
3M Deutschland GmbH and Schuberth GmbH have joined forces to develop new
and improved ballistic head protection systems for military and law
enforcement applications. The agreement outlined plans to collaborate
and create custom solutions for end users in the European market.
Schuberth will also be a distributor of 3M ballistic helmets
manufactured by Ceradyne, Inc., a 3M company.
“The agreement with 3M is an important step for us in strengthening our
position in the market segment of ballistic head protection systems,”
says Schuberth CEO Jan-Christian Becker. Adds Cheryl Ingstad, 3M
business manager, Advanced Ceramics Platform – Defense, “Schuberth is a
leader in military head protection and accessories, with a deep
understanding of customer requirements. This aligns well with our
efforts to understand and translate needs in head protection to
exciting, new developments in our products.”
Schuberth is a leading manufacturer of head protection systems for
various applications, including motorsports, industrial safety, military
and law enforcement. 3M subsidiary, Ceradyne, Inc., utilizes advanced
materials and a proprietary manufacturing process to produce lightweight
body armor and ballistic helmets, which has helped to make them a key
supplier to the U.S. Armed Forces.
Under the agreement, the two companies bring to the market a new
generation of products designed to protect military and law enforcement
personnel against various types and levels of threats. This is of
particular interest, as security concerns are on the rise in many parts
of the world.
“Our police and military customers will benefit from this cooperation,
as reliable technologies of both companies are immediately available,”
said David Cerny, Head of Government Customers at 3M Deutschland GmbH.
“Our goal is to offer lighter weight, effective protection in the face
of growing threats.”
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About Schuberth
The helmet manufacturer Schuberth is based in Magdeburg and designs and
produces head protection systems in the high-end range since the early
1950s. With a multitude of innovative products, the company ranks among
the leading manufacturers of motorcycle and motorsports helmets and
innovative head protection solutions for occupational safety and health,
firefighters, police and military personnel. For more information visit www.schuberth.com.
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