Rabintex Launches Knightex(TM)- New Ultra-light Bulletproof Panel Certified by the National Institution of Justice (NIJ), the panel is Zylon(R)- Free and 25% lighter than other commonly used ballistic panels TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rabintex Industries Ltd. (http://www.rabintex.com/), a leading manufacturer of personal protection equipment, recently launched a lightweight ballistic panel for use as ballistic insert in bulletproof vests, weighing only 4.2 Kg./Sqm.(0.86 P/Sqf.) whereas the average panel weighs 5.5 Kg./Sqm. Knightex(TM), duly certified for protection level IIIA by NIJ, is made of hybrid Aramid (http://www.ballisticdictionary.org/) fabrics using advanced sewing and stitching techniques. Mr. Yoav Kapah, the Company's R&D Director stated: "Our goal was to challenge current solutions in terms of ballistic protection, reliability, weight and flexibility, and to offer it to other vest manufacturers as well as end users". Knightex(TM) is being introduced in the midst of a turbulent period when the personal protection industry is confronting disturbing news regarding Zylon(R) degradation -- synthetic fiber manufactured by Toyobo(TM), used by several bulletproof vest manufacturers. Last June, two police officers from the US, wearing Zylon(R) based bulletproof vests were shot and their vests penetrated, failing to protect them. After contradictive statements by the vest manufacturer and Toyobo(TM), followed by several lawsuits, NIJ has commenced a review of body armor liability. Mr. Kapah said: "our main achievement is the creation of a Zylon(R) Free panel with no Toyobo(TM) components. Likewise, Knightex(TM) is made of Aramid fabrics, recognized as the most reliable ballistic material in the industry". Mr. Kapah added: "the product's performance was carefully tested for aging degradation in extreme heat and humidity conditions. Test results show that Knightex(TM) preserves its ballistic capabilities for up to 10 years without any deterioration, and, therefore, it is offered with a full 10-year warranty". About Rabintex Founded in 1950, Rabintex, a public company whose shares are traded in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE:RABN), is an internationally recognized manufacturer of personal protection equipment, and the main supplier of the Israeli Defense Forces as well as other international defense and law enforcement units. Rabintex is focused on the development of unique ballistic solutions including helmets, plates and glass. During 2003, Rabintex launched its flagship helmet, the ATTACK, which is 40% lighter than any other ballistic helmet in the market. Contact Information: Mr. Itai Gomer Project Manager Rabintex Industries Ltd. Tel: +972 3 5700196 Fax: +972 3 5792666 Website: http://www.rabintex.com/ Email: DATASOURCE: Rabintex Industries Ltd. CONTACT: Mr. Itai Gomer, Project Manager of Rabintex Industries Ltd., +972-3-5700196, or Fax, +972-3-5792666, Web site: http://www.rabintex.com/

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