MORRIS PLAINS, N.J.,
Feb. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that its Gold
Shield® ballistic composite materials are being used by
Glagio do Brasil to create ballistic protective vests for
Brazil's second largest police
force, located in the state of Minas Gerais.
Global law enforcement agencies are increasingly transitioning
to body armor that is more protective, lighter weight and more
flexible. The materials should be comfortable enough to wear in
regions with varied weather conditions, and they must also be
concealable beneath officers' uniforms.
Gold Shield enables Glagio do Brasil's vests to have the
durability and strength that meet the strenuous requirements of
military vest applications, which can equal or exceed those set for
law enforcement vests. Due to Honeywell's patented Shield
technology, Gold Shield outperforms woven aramid products in
protecting against various types of trauma such as multi-hit,
ballistics and backface.
"We sought a high-performance material from which we could
produce vests that provide military-grade protection, while also
being lighter and more comfortable than current models," said
Luiz Paulo Lopes, general manager of
Glagio do Brasil Ltda. "With Honeywell Gold Shield, we can
incorporate the most innovative armor technology into our products
to help protect the brave officers of Minas Gerais."
Glagio do Brasil manufactures protective equipment for several
branches of Brazil's law
enforcement and military, including the Federal Police, Federal
Highway Police and the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force.
"Honeywell's global supply of ballistic composite materials
helps ensure that law enforcement agencies and militaries have
access to the world's leading armor technology," said Greg Davis, global business manager for body
protection, Honeywell Packaging and Composites. "Gold Shield is the
optimal material for law enforcement vests that helps ensure
Brazil's police officers are
protected from ballistic threats, while also being able to move
comfortably under a variety of conditions."
Honeywell Gold Shield ballistic composite products take
advantage of Honeywell's unique Shield technology, which is capable
of combining a variety of aramid fibers and resins to meet specific
performance requirements in soft and hard armor applications. Gold
Shield and Spectra Shield products have been widely adopted and
proven for the most advanced armor applications globally, from
bullet-resistant vests, breast plates and helmets to combat
vehicles and military aircraft – all of which require lightweight
solutions and superior performance.
For more information, visit www.honeywell-spectra.com.
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