American Defense Systems Inc (ADFS)

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ADSI Receives Follow-On Order for Crew Protection Kits From Caterpillar Inc.
28 minutes ago - Marketwire

As of 3:33 PM ET 3/10/10
American Defense Systems, Inc. (ADSI) (NYSE Amex: EAG), a leading provider of advanced transparent and opaque armor, architectural hardening and security products for Defense and Homeland Security, has received a follow-on order for Crew Protection Kits (CPKs) from Caterpillar Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The CPK's unique flexibility allows a unit commander to decide the level of protection needed during mission operations. It can be also easily pre-positioned and stored in its own container, with no fluids to drain or seals to dry out while in storage.

The CPK is designed as a cost effective and relatively lightweight steel and Kevlar solution for small arms and explosive protection in the context of a smaller and lighter construction vehicle. While effectively protecting the operator, it duplicates the controls and operation of the standard commercial cab.

"This follow-on order from Caterpillar marks another milestone for ADSI," said the company's chief executive officer, Anthony J. Piscitelli, "as it reflects our successful initiation as a supplier to this global leader in construction equipment. The introduction of a CPK product with 'plug and play' capabilities was also the first of its kind. We designed this new CPK to protect our brave service men and women from serious injury, but also with flexibility and operational efficiency in mind. We are continuing to evaluate applications of this type of CPK for similar lightweight construction equipment."

About ADSI Crew Protection Kits ADSI CPKs are custom designed and fitted to offer a maximum amount of security for the operator. They feature windows of fully transparent armor, opaque armor siding (ATC Aberdeen-tested and approved to meet all Operation Iraqi Freedom requirements), a patent-pending combat lock, tool-less emergency egress windows, fortified door hinges and an integrated crew comfort system. The CPKs are modular and can be applied to the vehicle either during its assembly stateside or as a retrofit in theater. ADSI employs field service representatives (FSRs) that are on the ground in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait to train soldiers on the proper installation techniques and offer on-going expertise and assistance. In January 2008, ADSI was awarded the "Best Development in the Field of Armored Vehicle Survivability" prize by Defense IQ, a division of IQPC (http://defenseiq.com/Defence.aspx), an organization comprised of senior decision makers from the defense, aerospace and technology sectors, and partnered with the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement.