RECENT WORK
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy and Congressman Brian Mast Presented With 2020 WPRC Sentinel Award
Recognition of their Enduring Championship of American Manufacturing that Supports the Servicemember WASHINGTON – The Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) is pleased to announce that Senator Chris Murphy (CT) and Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) have been...
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AirBoss Defense Group Selected by FEMA to Support the US National COVID-19 Response
Delivering Powered Air Purifying Respirators and High Efficiency Filters to Federal Government LANDOVER, MD (April 1, 2020) – AirBoss Defense Group (ADG) announced today that the U.S. Government has placed an initial order for 100,000 American-made FlexAirTM Powered...
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Outdoor Research Seattle Factory Converting to Produce Personal Protective Medical Equipment
Effort to support COVID-19 response highlights role of American Manufacturing SEATTLE, Wash. (March 30, 2020) Outdoor Research, LLC. (OR), a leading brand in the outdoor and tactical apparel industry, is converting its onshore manufacturing facility in Seattle to...
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The Defense Production Act (DPA) of 1950 background and updates
The Defense Production Act (DPA) of 1950 authorizes the President to mobilize domestic industry for reasons including emergency preparedness under the Stafford Act. Under Title I of the DPA, the president can mandate the domestic production of supplies such as PPE to...
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Sen. Chris Murphy Receives Award for His Leadership on Domestic Defense Manufacturers
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday was presented with the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) 2020 Sentinel Award for his legislative leadership on behalf of the domestic defense industrial base that supports U.S. service members and...
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AirBoss Defense Group Launched to Support Defense and First Responder Markets
AirBoss Defense and Critical Solutions International Complete Merger to Create Focused Survivability Solutions Company LANDOVER, MD (January 6, 2020) – Effective January 1, 2020, AirBoss Defense and Critical Solutions International (CSI) have completed a merger to...
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Granite State Manufacturing Secures $25 Million in New U.S. Navy Contracts
Leading Manchester, NH Manufacturer Creating Additional Jobs, Seeking Skilled Workers Manchester, NH – (November 4, 2019) Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) has been awarded over $25M in new contracts to support United States Navy submarine programs. Family-owned and...
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VICIS Hosts U.S. Rep. Adam Smith To Discuss Protecting Athletes, Troops
SEATTLE (Friday, October 25, 2019) – Today, U.S. House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) visited VICIS headquarters to learn more about the company’s mission to minimize sports and combat-related head injuries. VICIS is best known for its...
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The United States Marine Corps Selects INVISIO for Their Hearing Enhancement Program
First Order of SEK 43 Million Received STOCKHOLM, Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has selected INVISIO to provide a suite of hearing enhancement solutions over the coming years that will protect Marines' hearing while increasing...
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WPRC Commends Passage of the Homeland Procurement Reform Act by U.S. House of Representatives
Bill to Provide Domestically Manufactured Equipment to Department of Homeland Security Operational Personnel Unanimously Approved MARBLEHEAD, MA (June 25, 2019) – The Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) today announced its robust support for the actions...
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Outdoor Research doubles U.S. manufacturing to more than 200 jobs with second onshore factory
New facility in El Monte, Calif., joins existing Seattle factory to drive apparel, gear innovation in the military/tactical, outdoor markets. SEATTLE, Wash. (May 29, 2019) – Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based leader in performance apparel and outdoor gear, has...
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CSI and BlackBox Biometrics Awarded $6.4 Million Contract for 10,000 Blast Gauge® Systems to Monitor Blast Exposed DoD Personnel
Charleston, South Carolina (May 15, 2019) -- Critical Solutions International (CSI) and partner BlackBox Biometrics (B3) announced today that the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) has placed an order for 10,000 Blast Gauge...
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