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BCB INTERNATIONAL LTD

Company lands ‘wonderfuel’ military contract

A unique waterproof and environmentally friendly fuel made in Wales will be used by British soldiers to heat their rations and warm their drinks. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded  a four year contract to the UK-based survival equipment specialists, BCB International Ltd, for the supply of a new operational ration cooker and fuel.   BCB’s ‘FireDragon’ fuel is an innovative solid …

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Brüel & Kjær acquires long-term, strategic partner Sound Answers

Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S has announced its acquisition of engineering services company, Sound Answers, Inc on 18th November, consolidating itself as solution and engineering services provider.The two companies have been strategic partners for nine years and have a well-established relationship as well as a long track record of joint projects.As Brüel & Kjær…

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BBI Detection

New Ownership to Fuel Further Growth and Innovation at BBI Group

The BBI Group (BBI), a trusted partner to many of the world’s leading diagnostic and healthcare organisations, today announced the completion of the acquisition by Exponent Private Equity. BBI’s new privately owned status will enable independent execution of an ambitious growth strategy, and provide greater freedom to penetrate new and existing markets and territories. Through investment and…

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Choose up to three axes with tough new accelerometers

Brüel & Kjær has created a new family of robust triaxial accelerometers for vibration measurements in harsh industrial environments - Type 4529.Triaxial Accelerometers for Vibration MeasurementsDesigned as a replacement for the company’s popular Type 4506 model, the Type 4529 family has a tougher design and wider frequency range. They are nine times less sensitive to temperature fluctuations…

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Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd

Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd Exhibiting at Milipol Exhibition, Paris, France, November 17-20 2015

Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd, the world leader in simulation systems for chemical, biological and radiological detectors, is exhibiting at MILIPOL Paris, the homeland security event organised by the French Ministry of Interior in partnership with the Gendarmerie and Civil Defence sectors. Argon's products will be displayed on the EMD stand (5P103, Hall 5).The company will be demonstrating chemical…

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Peli-Hardigg™

Peli-Hardigg launches the NEW Min Mac Rack™ Container

Superior compact mobility and rugged protection for rack mountable equipmentPeli-Hardigg™, the world’s largest manufacturer of Military and Aerospace approved reusable plastic shipping and storage containers, announces the New 19” shock mounted Min Mac Rack™ Container, a lightweight solution that offers superior compact mobility for rack mountable equipment and is designed to meet military…

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Bobcat’s structural analysis gets its machines purring

Construction equipment expert reduces human vibration with whole-vehicle analysis systemGlobal construction equipment specialist Bobcat has reduced the effects of vibration on operators of tracked vehicles, with a complete structural analysis system for assessing and improving its vehicle design.Bobcat is a leading provider of compact equipment for many industries, including construction,…

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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L-3 WESCAM and ADASI Partner to Open an Authorized Service Center in the United Arab Emirates

L-3 WESCAM announced today that it has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments Company (ADASI), a subsidiary of Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), to open an L-3 WESCAM Authorized Service Center (WASC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new service center will offer maintenance and repair solutions to regional customers who operate L-3 MX™ -10 or MX…

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HESCO Bastion Ltd

Profits surge as innovative product development continues

Hesco has emerged from 2014 in a stronger position, reporting a healthy increase in turnover from £20million to over £25million for 2015.Last year Hesco began investing in new product innovation and the success of this proactive innovative action is highlighted in these financial results and reflected in the expansion of the Group’s activities into new markets.Hesco Armor, Inc. has been hugely…

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Speedy transducer setup with app and 2D barcodes

Accelerometers and microphones with data matrix codes and a phone app automate setup – reducing errors and cable-tracingSetting up transducers for sound and vibration measurements is a much simpler process for engineers with Brüel & Kjær’s new smart transducer setup concept.When several transducers have been mounted onto test objects, such as vehicle engines or aircraft components, it can be…

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TSS International

MOV'IT Security Brakes LC200 approved for 6000kg GVW

Road tested at TüV-SüdThis past July, an armoured Toyota LandCruiser 200 V8 weighing 6000kgs was tested for road worthiness at TüV Süd in Germany. This LandCruiser was equipped with MOV’IT Security Brakes. We are proud to say that the brakes passed the test without any problems and stopped the vehicle well within the specifications of test guidelines ECE-R13. This is a huge step forward in…

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Aim, shoot and measure noise

New acoustic camera displays colour maps of noise sources within twenty seconds. PULSE Reflex Acoustic CameraLocating noises in aircraft cabins, cockpits and other areas is much simpler with Brüel & Kjær’s new PULSE Reflex Acoustic Camera.Cabin noise, acoustic leaks, and buzz, squeak and rattle (BSR) can be major problems, with persistent, irritating sounds negatively affecting customers’…

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PEI-Genesis

PEI-Genesis is Now a Value-Add Assembler of Amphenol LTD’s Rhino Series Connector

Amphenol Rhino Series single pole high power connectors are now available from PEI-Genesis, Inc., one of the world’s fastest assemblers of precision connectors.These connectors combine the benefits of field proven MIL-DTL-38999 Series III circular connectors with low resistance hyperbolic RADSOK® contacts, extending the boundaries of high power connector technology. Rhino MIL-DTL-38999…

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UK MOD Purchases Deployable Hospital System from Marshall

The UK MOD has taken delivery of a mobile hospital system to enhance its operational medical capability as part of Future Force 2020.Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has provided a modular Role 3 hospital, complete with all the departments expected of a conventional trauma hospital including: resuscitation,  operating theatre, intensive care wards, advanced diagnostics, together with the…

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PEI-Genesis

PEI-Genesis Announces AS9100C:2009 Certification for Southampton, UK Facility

Global Leader in Precision Connectors and Cable Assemblies Continues to Strengthen its Commitment to Aerospace IndustryPEI-Genesis, Inc., one of the world’s fastest assemblers of precision connectors and cable assemblies, has achieved AS9100C:2009 certification for its Southampton, UK facility. Certification follows a two year investment in preparation and audit processes. The UK facility now…

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Oxley Developments Company Limited

Australian DOD chooses Oxley LED Lighting for Army Project Land 121 Command Modules

Following negotiations with Oxley Group’s Australian distributor Defcon Technologies Group, the Australian Department of Defence has chosen the Oxley DC Combi LED internal lighting unit to equip the Land 121 Project’s Command Modules.Part of the Mercedes-Benz ‘G’ Wagon acquisition, these will contribute to Project Land 121 (Overlander), which is a multi-phase program to deliver around 7,000…

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HESCO Bastion Ltd

Hesco Armor Wins US Army Contract

Hesco Armor, Inc. wins a share of a $49.5M indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) body armor contract to supply the next generation of Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) to the US Army.The competitively awarded contract has been shared between three armor manufactures to satisfy U.S. Army Security Assistance Command’s (USASAC) Foreign Military Sales requirements, and USASAC’s Special…

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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L-3 WESCAM Launches Its MX-GCS Independent Stabilized Sighting System at AUSA 2015

L-3 WESCAM announced today the launch of its MX™ -GCS electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) independent stabilized sighting system for land combat vehicles. The MX-GCS is a highly versatile above-armor gunner or commander sight that provides on-the-move target identification, tracking and firing capabilities. The MX-GCS will be on display in L-3’s exhibit in Booth 6828 (Hall D) at the 2015 AUSA Annual…

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Accelerated Vehicle Vibration Measurements

New triaxial charge accelerometer provides single cable connection for high-temperature powertrain testing. To make triaxial measurements easier for automotive and industrial engineers, Brüel & Kjær has created a new charge accelerometer, which enables fast and reliable high temperature tests - Type 4527‐C.The 4527‐C only needs one cable to link up with the three output channels on a data…

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Peli-Hardigg™

Peli presents at Milipol its Latest Products to help Law Enforcement Professionals in Critical Missions

With safety, efficiency and extreme protection in mind, Peli™ Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced portable lighting and high-performance protective case solutions, presents at Milipol (Hall 5a/Stand 5S 104) its tactical lighting solutions, portable lights range and weapon cases to assist the daily missions of law enforcement professionals facing though…

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