New relationship will deliver an
unmatched combination of protection, lightweight and flexibility
in body armor for law enforcement personnel, powered by
Kevlar® EXO™
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) and Point
Blank Enterprises (PBE), a global leader in protective solutions
for military and law enforcement professionals today announced an
exclusive agreement to offer body armor made with
Kevlar® EXO™ aramid fiber for North America
State and Local Law Enforcement departments.
Kevlar® EXO™ aramid fiber is the most
significant aramid fiber innovation in over 50 years and an
entirely new technology platform developed to serve endless
applications where performance and protection is required in
intense and demanding conditions. Kevlar® EXO™ offers
body armor an unprecedented combination of lightweight, flexibility
and protection from an aramid fiber.
DuPont™ Kevlar® has long been the advanced
material behind high-performing body armor that helps protect those
who serve. Now, with this new body armor crafted by Point Blank
using Kevlar® EXO™, law enforcement officers
can experience previously unavailable levels of ballistic
protection without compromising on mobility and comfort. With
unmatched pliability, Kevlar® EXO™ contours
to curves and body lines, helping to provide a more body-inclusive
solution while still offering maximum protection.
Kevlar® EXO™ technology combined with Point
Blank's body armor design and manufacturing capabilities will
answer the demand for lightweight protection without having to
sacrifice comfort and mobility.
"We are proud to partner with Point Blank, a leader in law
enforcement protection to improve the comfort and mobility for law
enforcement personnel by using our combined capabilities to create
the most comfortable body armor in the world." said Steven LaGanke, global business leader, DuPont
Life Protection. "This new body armor will meet NIJ standards while
providing a flexible and lightweight solution that helps empower
law enforcement personnel to operate at peak performance."
Michael Foreman, Executive Vice
President of Point Blank Enterprises said, "the new NIJ
certification standard that was released in November 2023 has higher conditioning and
protection level requirements that shall result in improved
ballistic protection for law enforcement, now with
Kevlar® EXO™ we have been able to create a suite of new
offerings that meet and exceed these requirements with a solution
more comfortable and flexible than any other option on the market.
We cannot wait to start protecting law enforcement officers with
this new innovation later this year."
To learn more about the new body armor from Point Blank powered
by Kevlar® EXO™, visit the Point Blank booth
at SHOT show, booth #10360 or visit www.pointblankenterises.com.
About DuPont Water & Protection
DuPont Water and
Protection is a global leader in creating water, shelter and safety
solutions for a more sustainable world; enabling its customers to
win through unique capabilities, global scale and iconic brands
including Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek®,
Corian® Design, GreatStuff™, Styrofoam™, and
FilmTec™.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global
innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions
that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees
apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their
best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets
including electronics, transportation, construction, water,
healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company,
its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com.
Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations
section of the website at investors.dupont.com.
About Point Blank Enterprises
Point Blank Enterprises,
Inc. ("PBEI") is a leading provider of high-performance protective
solutions, including bullet, fragmentation, and stab resistant
apparel and related accessories. Through its key brands, Point
Blank Body Armor, Protective Products, PARACLETE®, The
Protective Group (TPG), Advanced Technology Group (ATG), First
Tactical, and Gould & Goodrich (G&G), the Company ranks as
the largest global supplier of ballistic armor systems and systems
integrator 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.
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affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted.
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