Read the entire press release here: TAG Enters the Maritime Vessel Market

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“It is important to identify industries that need armored vehicles and aren’t sure where to go to get the security they need to transport valuables, cash, coin and other liability.  The growing cannabis industry was one of those markets transporting valuable product and cash. The Armored Group saw this need and developed a vehicle perfect for this industry,” said Robert Pazderka, Founder and President of The Armored Group. “The vehicle is purposely non-descript retaining the OEM exterior with a safety cell within the “shell” of the vehicle. It also features critical items like infrared cameras inside and out, built-in safes, GPS, satellite phones and light shutoff switches as an extra precaution.”

The move into this segment has revitalized the cash-in-transit (CIT) industry. The earliest CIT modes of guarded transportation were stagecoaches which were mechanized around 1910. Around 2000, there was a massive corporate consolidation of CIT service providers operating within the most populous regions.  Today, more and more independent operators are entering the market again, giving he armored vehicle manufacturing industry a renewed revenue stream enabling more people to secure jobs, markets and territories in this growing industry.

For more information, interview requests or digital images, contact Mary Garrett at 602-432-2010 or mary@mgpublicrelations.com.

About the Armored Group, LLC:
The Armored Group, LLC has more than 25 years of experience in engineering, designing and manufacturing armored and specialty vehicles for use by governments, military agencies, law enforcement agencies, commercial banks, private businesses and individual citizens around the world.  TAG offers a full-line of military and commercial armored and unarmored vehicles, including the Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport (BATT) APC vehicles, Personal Passenger Protection Vehicles (PPPV) and cash-in-transit vehicles (CIT). TAG provides the highest quality armored vehicles available in the industry and sets the standard for customization, reliability and protection while delivering the best possible value for its customers.   The company’s administrative headquarters is based in Phoenix, Arizona. With production and manufacturing facilities in Dearborn Height’s Michigan, Toronto, Ontario Canada, Stadthagen Germany, Ras Al Khaimah UAE and Mumbai India.     

For more information, please visit these company websites: https://www.armoredcars.com and http://www.swat-vehicles.com or call 1 888-997-5607 or 602 840 2271.

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The TerraHawk mobile surveillance tower enables a single law enforcement officer to operate the observation capsule which may be raised up to 25-feet and offering 360 visibility, enabling law enforcement to observe a situation that would otherwise be blocked from sight. The system allows it to be rapidly and effectively deployed to different areas, thereby disrupting the ability of criminal elements to entrench in new locations.

The tower is fitted with long range, HD, thermal or infrared cameras that provide real-time surveillance enabling officers to immediately respond and react to criminal activity, as well as provide video footage to aid in immediate witness testimony.

Other key specs of the TerraHawk Surveillance System include:

•    13-foot body base length; interior height 90”; 90” exterior width

•    60” double narrow pan formed rear doors with rotary locks and paddle handle

•    Exterior LED clearance lights; LED stop/tail/turn lights recessed in the rear apron

•    4 LED interior dome lights in cargo area; 5 LED dome lights in each compartment

•    Scissor lift in the body, mounted to truck frame and capsule

•    Lift controls in capsule and truck cab

•    Automatic leveling legs in each corner of the body

•    Electronic systems include: redundant power systems for operation of hydraulic equipment; emergency and primary generator and battery systems; ground area surveillance camera systems to cover rear and sides; scene lights, weather vane/wind speed alarm, battery management system to manage battery power with alarm

•    Fitted with 2 fire extinguishers, AC/heat system, shore power plug with a transfer switch, reflector kit behind the passenger seat and first aid kit

•    Multiple battery charging systems including generator, shore power or chassis alternator

For over 25 years The Armored Group, LLC has been designing and manufacturing both armored and unarmored vehicles that protect first responders, military and others that need the highest level of protection in highly dangerous situations. TerraHawk has that same goal, by working together they can provide secure, elevated surveillance options from armored and unarmored vehicles. This gives first responders a better vantage point to observe and record criminal activity without ever leaving the vehicle.

“Together TAG and TerraHawk provides next-level protection while gaining access to criminal activity from an elevated surveillance capsule. The patented pass-through platform within the vehicle ensures constant protection while enabling personnel to record criminal activity in real time. We are honored to help our first responders stay safe in a variety of scenarios and will continue to develop vehicles and other products that help them do their jobs and go home to their families every day,” said Robert Pazderka, president and founder of The Armored Group, LLC.

For more information, please visit www.armoredcars.com.

Media inquiries or to request additional information, contact Mary Garrett at 602-432-2010.

About The Armored Group, LLC:

The Armored Group, LLC (TAG) has over 25 years of experience engineering, designing and manufacturing armored and non-armored vehicles for use by government military agencies, law enforcement, private businesses, and individual citizens needing a high level of personal protection around the world. TAG engineers, designs, manufactures and modifies vehicles for any terrain and any environment.

TAG provides the highest quality armored vehicles available and sets the standard for customization, reliability, and protection. To ensure that all TAG vehicles meet the highest standards of safety, they undergo extreme ballistics testing and have received VPAM-BVR 2009/VR7 and VR9 Ballistic and /ERV 2010 Blast Certification with up to 18,5Kg TNT for their Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Hilux, Toyota 70 Series, Nissan Patrol and Lexus LS460 armoring solutions.

All TAG facilities are ISO 9001 certified and managed by fully qualified and experienced professionals who serve customers around the world.

TAG is a full-line manufacturer of armored and specialty vehicles and has provided customized engineering, design and manufacturing solutions to the highest-level clients in the world. Some of them include the U.S. Navy – SPAWAR, DOS, DOD, USSOCCENT, USSOCOM, U.S. Army and Air Force, United Nations, NGOs, KBR, Lockheed Martin, DynCorp, Loomis, Brinks and many foreign governments and agencies.

For more information, please visit these company websites: https://www.armoredcars.com and http://www.swat-vehicles.com or call 1 888-997-5607 or 602 840 2271.

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The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) and The Armored Group, LLC (TAG) today announced a strategic alliance to enhance Middle East Security, combat terrorism, create jobs in both the U.S. and Egypt and improve the quality and safety of armored vehicle products used throughout the region. This is the first time in AOI’s 43-year history, that they are considering having a partner in their defense sector.

The alliance is expected to further strengthen ties between the United States and Egypt, elevate manufacturing standards inside Egypt and cement TAG as a Global leader in the production of armored vehicles worldwide.

The alliance, the first of its kind for AOI, builds on each organization’s strengths to accomplish the following:

• Establish a strong manufacturing presence in Egypt for the production of armored and specialty vehicles to be used by civilian and defense forces inside Egypt and throughout the region.
• Integrate industry leading technology into armored vehicles used by Egyptian Defense forces to combat terrorism and provide internal security.
• Educate and train a workforce inside Egypt to build world-class vehicles for use in Egypt and throughout the Middle East region.

“Today’s alliance highlights the importance of utilizing international expertise in the field of defense industries, creates real opportunities for investment in many modern industrial fields and is an important step on the road to industrialization, transfer and localization of technology inside Egypt,” said Abdul Moneim, Chairman of AOI.  “This partnership will further enhance cooperation between the United States and Egypt and expand the industrial marketplace in the Middle East region especially in  light of the strength and robustness of relations between Egypt and the United States over the long-term.”

Robert Pazderka, President and CEO of TAG, said, “This is an historic opportunity for TAG to build a significant manufacturing presence inside Egypt and throughout the Middle East region. This  will enhance the internal security of the entire area, increase the native manufacturing base and promote world-class armored vehicle products for use by both civilian and military agencies throughout the Middle East.  Egypt is a vibrant and pivotal market for the U.S. and this alliance allows TAG to promote American manufacturing products and standards that will serve both Egypt and the U.S. well for a long-time.”

This alliance is due in part to President Trump’s positive relationship with Egypt and discussions between Trump and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi’s during his first trip to the White House. According to an article from Reuters, both leaders look forward to closer ties that may “set the tone for a new era of warmer U.S.-Egyptian ties that could herald more military and political support for Cairo.”

“This new level of cooperation between the U.S. and Egypt has made this alliance possible and we hope to see many more mutually-beneficial opportunities between our two countries come to fruition,” said Pazderka.

For more information, please visit www.armoredcars.com.

Media inquiries or to request additional information, contact Mary Garrett at 602-432-2010.

Arab Organization for Industrialization is the largest state-owned organization in Africa.  It manufactures mechanical and electronic products for military as well as civil applications. It offers missile systems, aircraft and related products, military vehicles, electronic equipment, weapon systems; and infrastructure plants, railway and metro equipment, capital equipment and spare parts, stadium equipment and fiberglass, household’s appliances, vehicles and vehicle outfitting, and medical equipment. The company was founded in 1975 and is based in Cairo, Egypt.

The Armored Group, LLC has more than 25 years of experience in engineering, designing and manufacturing armored and specialty vehicles for use by governments, military agencies, law enforcement agencies, commercial banks, private businesses and individual citizens around the world.  TAG offers a full-line of military and commercial armored and unarmored vehicles, including the Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport (BATT) APC vehicles, Personal Passenger Protection Vehicles (PPPV) and cash-in-transit vehicles (CIT). TAG provides the highest quality armored vehicles available in the industry and sets the standard for customization, reliability and protection, while delivering the best possible value for its customers.   The company is based in Phoenix, Arizona. With Manufacturing facilities in Dearborn Hight’s Michigan, Toronto Canada, Stadthagen Germany, Mumbai India, Ras Al Khaimah UAE.

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Most armored vehicle manufacturers conduct blast tests at a farther range, typically 4 meters, which lessens the direct impact to the vehicle. The successful results of this recent test at such close range makes it a highly-desirable vehicle for those looking for the highest degree of protection for law enforcement, SWAT, military, government agencies and others that require added safety.  The TAG Research and Development Team created this new armored build design to raise the bar on vehicular safety for anyone in the line of heavy artillery fire and blast threats.

“Our team is constantly striving to find new and better solutions to keep first responders, military personnel and others safe from harm. The certification of the 15KG TNT blast test at just 2 meters on both, the driver and passenger side of the vehicle, achieves this goal. Because this same armor can be used on other vehicles, it enhances the versatility of our products and vehicles, offering the highest level of personal protection,” said Robert Pazderka, President and Founder of TAG.

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The Armored Group Ballistic Armored Technical Transport (BATT-APX) is a fully modular armored rescue vehicle that can be built on a variety of chassis, allowing ease of use and reduced maintenance costs. Designed and engineered in Detroit, the BATT-APX features proven and independently verified .50 caliber armor protection and offers capabilities including adjustable hydraulic ram, gas injection devices, thermal cameras, winches, and turret protection. This new modular platform can also be adjusted for EOD, Medevac, and Border Patrol teams to help save law enforcement officers' lives.

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The standard Terrier LT-79 will hold up to eight officers (2+6 in individual MIL-STD seats) or alternatively, seating for 10 (2+8) with optional bench seating, depending on the size of operators and amount of gear. The vehicle is agile and extremely versatile and is designed to protect individuals in dangerous operational environments. The vehicle is bound to become a vital means of transportation for SWAT teams, law enforcement and military personnel that need a highly armored vehicle while staying economical and budget friendly.

Terrier LT-79 Features:
The Terrier LT-79 model includes, but are not limited to the following features:

• Full Protection against Kinetic Energy Weapons conforming to STANAG 4569 Level 1
• Heavy Duty Suspension & Axles
• Upgraded Tires & Brakes for better off-road capability
• Category-Leading Ground Clearance
• UK Military Grade Locks & Heavy Duty Hinges
• Conveniently Placed High Visibility Gun Ports
• 3 Doors with Optional Roof Turret
• Crew Cab or 5 Door Option
• Hatch (2 Cabin, 1 Rear)
• 5100kg Curb Weight (Standard Protection); 1000kg Payload; 6100kg Combat Weight
• Modern LED Headlights & Standard Military Convoy Lights
• 5-Speed Manual Transmission
• Diesel 195 HP High Sulfur 1VD-FTV Toyota 4.5L V8
• NATO Standard Slave Starting System
• TAG Exclusive Flip Forward Armored Front Clip System
• Hydraulically Assisted Recirculating Ball Steering
• Rear HVAC System
Optional Equipment Includes:
• Public address system, acoustic deterring system and intercom
• Alternator upgrade
• Auxiliary service battery with smart isolator switch and battery monitor
• Blast attenuating seats
• Interior weapon mounts
• VHF/UHF communication system; MF/HF communications system
• GPS
• DVR
• GSM-based live video monitoring system
• Tracking system (depends on deployment region)
• Smoke grenade launchers
• Multiple launch systems for smoke grenades
• Roof turret with a ring bearing and split hatch
• Remote controlled weapon station
• Gunshot detection system
• Remote controlled searchlights
• Forward-looking thermal camera
• Reverse day/night camera
• Perimeter day/night cameras
• Outboard telescopic mast
• IR driving and convoy lights
• Overpressure air filtration system
• Semi-automatic tire inflation system
• Ballistic protection upgrade to STANAG 4569 Level 2
• Fire suppression systems
• Power inverters
• Winch
• Ballistic skip round shields
• Emergency lighting systems
• Cupola turret/hatch protection system
• Interior compartment additional cooling fans
• Computer workstations
• Intercom systems
• LRAD audio systems
• Rescue medic/trauma pack with backboard/litter

Terrier LT-79:
The Terrier LT-79 is built using a reinforced and militarized Toyota VDJ79 truck chassis, and COTS components. The vehicle can be built to B6 or NIJ-III protection standards and is powered by a 195 HP high sulfur 1VD-FTV Toyota 4.5L V8 diesel and readily available in LHD and RHD configurations. Using upgraded axles, clutch and a reinforced frame as well as large super single wheels, the vehicle combines excellent mobility and high payload in all operating environments.

“The Terrier LT-79 is a modern era hybrid that combines the requirements needed for combat and fire support situations as well as mission-specific roles such as transport and logistics. The new Terrier LT-79 was designed on the Toyota chassis because parts are widely available enhancing serviceability in many parts of the world. It is also an affordable option to end users that need superior protection and fleet longevity while staying within their budget parameters,” said Robert Pazderka, President and Founder of TAG.

For more information, please visit www.armoredcars.com

Media inquiries or to request additional information, contact Mary Garrett at 602-432-2010.

About The Armored Group:
The Armored Group (TAG) has over 25 years of experience engineering, designing and manufacturing armored and non-armored vehicles for use by government military agencies, law enforcement, private businesses, and individual citizens needing a high level of personal protection around the world. TAG engineers, designs, manufactures and modifies vehicles for any terrain and any environment.

TAG provides the highest quality armored vehicles available and sets the standard for customization, reliability, and protection. To ensure that all TAG vehicles meet the highest standards of safety, they undergo extreme ballistics testing and have received VPAM-BVR 2009/VR7 and VR9 Ballistic and /ERV 2010 Blast Certification with up to 18,5Kg TNT for their Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Hilux, Toyota 70 Series, Nissan Patrol and Lexus LS460 armoring solutions.

All TAG facilities are ISO 9001 certified and managed by fully qualified and experienced professionals who serve customers around the world.

TAG is a full-line manufacturer of armored and specialty vehicles and has provided customized engineering, design and manufacturing solutions to the highest-level clients in the world. Some of them include the U.S. Navy – SPAWAR, DOS, DOD, USSOCCENT, USSOCOM, U.S. Army and Air Force, United Nations, NGOs, KBR, Lockheed Martin, DynCorp, Loomis, Brinks and many foreign governments and agencies.

For more information, please visit these company websites: https://www.armoredcars.com and http://www.swat-vehicles.com or call 1 888-997-5607 or 602 840 2271.

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Below is a timeline of milestones leading TAG’s growth over the last 25 years:

• 1992: The Armored Group is founded by Robert Pazderka; the company’s first order for armored Cash in Transit (CIT) vehicles is from Illinois Armor, now a Garda Company
• 1993: TAG is contracted as the exclusive builder of armored CIT vehicles for industry leaders like (Garda), Loomis, Dunbar and Brinks
• 2004: TAG begins production of armored SUV’s and Sedans for the US Government
• 2005: TAG designs and manufactures its first APC, the Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport (BATT), an armored personnel carrier 2006: TAG is awarded a 20-Year Long-Term Agreement (LTA) contract for armored vehicles to the US Federal and State Governments2006: TAG begins production of non-armored vehicles with Rapid Deployment and Mobile Command Vehicles
• 2008: TAG expands its global footprint with a new manufacturing plant in Toronto, Canada
• 2008: TAG is awarded its first LTA with the United Nations
• 2009: TAG expands its global footprint with a new manufacturing plant in the United Arab Emirates
• 2010: TAG expands its global footprint with a new manufacturing plant in Detroit, Michigan
• 2010: TAG is awarded a second 20-Year LTA contract for custom tactical vehicles to the US Federal and State Governments 2011: TAG’s LTA with the UN was renewed
• 2012: TAG’s VR7 armor solution is tested and certified by Beschassamt in Ulm, Germany
• 2013: TAG is awarded a second LTA with other United Nation offices
• 2014: TAG extends its LTA with the United Nations
• 2015: TAG’s awarded a third LTA with the United Nations 2016: TAG is awarded  contract from SPAWAR for Custom Mobile Communications Vehicles (MCV’s) for top US Government officials
• 2016: TAG is selected for a 10-year blanket purchase agreement for armored vehicles to the U.S. Department of State
• 2017 TAG acquires German-based JPA Armoring & Fahrzeugbau Stadthagen GmBH, and opens new manufacturing plant expanding their presence in European Market

2017: TAG obtains VR9 certification from Beschassamt in Ulm, Germany, for the Nissan Patrol platform

“Over the last 25 years, we have seen The Armored Group grow from a company in a niche market, cash-in-transit vehicles, to a leading manufacturer of armored and non-armored vehicles around the world,” said Robert Pazderka, founder and president of The Armored Group. In the last five years especially, TAG has experienced impressive growth. We have a talented management, manufacturing and sales team in place that design, manufacture and deliver state-of-the-art vehicles based on clients operational needs.

Today, The Armored Group, LLC has grown to become one of the largest full-line commercial armored truck suppliers in the country, and continues to set the standard for customization, reliability and protection.

For more information, please visit www.armoredcars.com.
Media inquiries or to request additional information, contact Mary Garrett at 602-432-2010.

About The Armored Group:
The Armored Group (TAG) has over 25 years of experience engineering, designing and manufacturing armored and non-armored vehicles for use by government military agencies, law enforcement, private businesses, and individual citizens needing a high level of personal protection around the world. TAG engineers, designs, manufactures and modifies vehicles for any terrain and any environment.

TAG provides the highest quality armored vehicles available and sets the standard for customization, reliability, and protection. To ensure that all TAG vehicles meet the highest standards of safety, they undergo extreme ballistics testing and have received VPAM-BVR 2009/VR7 and VR9 Ballistic and /ERV 2010 Blast Certification with up to 18,5Kg TNT for their Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Hilux, Toyota 70 Series, Nissan Patrol and Lexus LS460 armoring solutions.

All TAG facilities are ISO 9001 certified and managed by fully qualified and experienced professionals who serve customers around the world.

TAG is a full-line manufacturer of armored and specialty vehicles and has provided customized engineering, design and manufacturing solutions to the highest-level clients in the world. Some of them include: U.S. Navy – SPAWAR, DOS, DOD, USSOCCENT, USSOCOM, U.S. Army and Air Force, United Nations, NGOs, KBR, Lockheed Martin, DynCorp, Loomis, Brinks and many foreign governments and agencies.

For more information, please visit these company websites: https://www.armoredcars.com and http://www.swat-vehicles.com or call: 1 888-997-5607 or 602 840 2271.

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This year’s campaign begins on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the SWAT Team’s BATT armored vehicle parked at the Walmart lot located at 1600 Westgate Dr. From 2 to 4 p.m., the BATT will be located in the Lowe’s lot, located at 1389 S. Lower Sacramento Road.

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