ShatterGARD to Donate Life Saving Glass Protection Kits for 100 Military Humvees in Iraq
In Response to Recent News, Life Saving VehicleGARD Kits Will Be Shipped Directly To Soldiers Serving in Iraq; Newly Developed, Easy-to-Apply Blast Mitigating Glass Protection Film Serves as Invisible Coat of Armor Protecting Troops from Deadly Effects of Flying Glass
ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) December 15, 2004 -- ShatterGARD and its subsidiary
Global Vehicle Protection Inc., the global leaders in glass protection
technology, announced today that they would donate 100 VehicleGARD kits to
outfit Humvees in Iraq. The VehicleGARD product will ship directly to troops in
newly designed, custom-cut “peel and stick” self- installation kits that include
instructional videotapes and application tools. ShatterGARD’s exclusive database
contains glass dimensions of nearly every US military vehicle, enabling swift
and proper installation of the film in harsh conditions and surroundings.
VehicleGARD is currently applied to over 5,000 military vehicles in Iraq, Kuwait
and Afghanistan.
During a recent question-and-answer session with
National Guard and Reserve troops Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld faced a
difficult question from a solder regarding the lack of available armor for its
humvees presently in use in Iraq. The soldier asked why he and his fellow
soldiers were forced to “dig through local landfills for pieces of scrap metal”
in order to equip their vehicles. In response to the questions Rumsfeld replied,
“You go to war with the Army you have, not the Army you might want or wish to
have.”
President Bush stated “We expect our troops to have the best
possible equipment,” He emphasized that soldiers “deserve the best” and that
equipment concerns would soon be addressed. This line of questioning confirmed
the immediate need of VehicleGARD`s life saving benefits.
Applied
directly to vehicle glass surfaces, VehicleGARD film multiplies the strength of
ordinary windows. In the event of a bomb blast the coating helps hold the razor
sharp pieces of glass together, therefore greatly reducing the likelihood of
injury to passengers in the vehicle. VehicleGARD is the latest generation of
well-accepted window protection films currently in use throughout the military
and law enforcement industry.
“We believe that our soldiers have the
right to feel as safe and secure as possible,” said Jordan Frankel, Vice
President, ShatterGARD, Inc. “Frequently we hear from soldiers about how our
film has saved lives and prevented serious glass related injuries in combat
zones. This is ShatterGARD’s way of saying thank you to the men and women who
diligently serve our nation this holiday season.”
About ShatterGARD:
VehicleGARD is a product of ShatterGARD, Inc., the global leader in safety
and security window film products. Based in Atlanta, GA, ShatterGARD offers a
wide range of glass protection solutions for safety, security and environmental
risks. Global Vehicle Protection Inc. is the newly formed division dedicated to
servicing ShatterGARD’s vehicle protection clients. ShatterGARD’s prestigious
client list includes the Federal Government, the U.S. Military, NASDAQ and many
high-profile individuals worldwide. ShatterGARD is a member of the Security
Industry Association (SIA) and the International Association for
Counterterrorism and Security Professionals. For more information about
ShatterGARD please call 888-306-7998 or visit www.shattergard.com.
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Source: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/12/prweb180911.htm