Marine Corps Awards Lightweight Body Armor Insert Contract to Point Blank Enterprises

POMPANO
BEACH, Fla. — Point Blank Enterprises Inc. has been awarded a $215.9 million
body armor contract by the Marine Corps Systems Command, the company announced
in a June 24 release.

The Marine
Corps Low Intensity Threat Environment (LITE) body armor insert is a new small-arms
protective insert that is designed to improve the survivability and mobility of
Marines by maximizing ballistic protection at a reduced weight.

“Reducing
Marine burden by providing innovative and lightweight armor solutions along
with our high-quality manufacturing capabilities is our expertise,” said Brian
Kopan, Point Blank’s senior vice president of engineering and technology. “Whether
we are designing armor systems for vehicles or individual protection equipment,
our mission is always focused on saving the life of those that protect us.”

For more than 43 years,
Point Blank Enterprises has provided products and designs engineered to
maximize ballistic protection. Point Blank has shipped body armor solutions to U.S.
servicemen and women, law enforcement, corrections officers, federal agents and
other national and international customers.