OGDEN, UTAH (MMD Newswire) April 28, 2010 - International Armoring Corporation (IAC), announced today that they have completed, in association with Armormax South Africa (an IAC affiliate company), the armoring of over 700 passenger vehicles 700 passenger vehicles in the country of South Africa. The armoring of these rapid response vehicles were contracted by a leading international security company for the purpose of protecting their reaction officers in the country of South Africa (see video here).
With an average of 13,000 car-jackings every quarter in Johannesburg alone, the risk to their reaction officers has remained unacceptably high. Every time a reaction officer is on patrol or even responding to a security call, he is putting his life in danger. These vehicles will provide the much needed security to these individuals. South Africa, statistically, is one of the most dangerous countries in the world with 18,000 reported home invasion robberies during 2009.
This armoring contract was received in the latter half of 2009. Armoring kits were produced in IAC's Ogden, Utah facility and shipped to South Africa for installation by Armormax South Africa technicians, in various South African contracted facilities. IAC takes normal passenger vehicles (i.e. Mercedes, Suburbans, Tahoes, Jeeps, etc.) and, during a 30 - 45 day process, converts them to virtual fortresses. The process includes lining the passenger compartment with high tech armor - including replacing the original glass with 2" ballistic armored windows. This conversion is done while maintaining the original appearance and performance of the vehicle. These vehicles provide peace of mind while protecting against attacks ranging from high powered handguns to high powered rifles.
About International Armoring Corporation International Armoring Corporation (IAC). International Armoring has numerous manufacturing and service facilities around the world. IAC has built over 6,000 armored passenger vehicles and ships to over 50 different countries, including 38 different foreign presidents and heads of state. Governments, subcontractors, militaries, international corporations, religious leaders (including the Pope), celebrities, vehicle manufacturers, and other individuals use IAC vehicles.
IAC was the originator and designer of high tech fibers ("ARMORMAX®") in the armoring of passenger vehicles. ARMORMAX® reduces added armor weight by 40 - 60%. IAC has continued to enhance and improve the materials and installation techniques for greater protection with less weight added. The armored vehicles currently being produced by IAC are able to defeat various firearms up to high power rifles as well as Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).
For further information please contact:
Mark Burton
International Armoring Corporation
Phone: (801) 393-1075
Website: www.willitstopit.com
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