Granite Gear and MMI Win Significant Contract for Special Ops Chief Patrol Pack
Summary
Permethrin-treated products for use in extreme outdoor environments is growing in importance as the World Health Organization (WHO) continues to monitor annual malaria testing, now exceeding one million people yearly.### Wichita, KS, April 19, 2009 --( PR.com )-- Granite Gear, Inc., a leader in the outdoor industry, announced it was awarded a five-year contract by U.S. Special Operations Forces to develop and manufacture up to 45,000 Chief Patrol backpacks for the next generation of soldiers.The Chief Patrol backpack will feature high performance CORDURA® fabrics to help provide U.S. Special Operations Forces with the exceptional durability they deserve.“We are honored that the U.S. Special Operations Forces has entrusted Granite Gear, Inc. in collaboration with MMI to design, develop, and produce the next generation of patrol packs for the modern war fighter,” said Granite Gear, Inc. CEO and Designer Jeff Knight.Bottom routing of the tubes permits more efficient flow, and bite valves attached on the shoulder straps allow soldiers hands-free operation.“Being included in such a special design by a leader in the outdoor industry such as Granite Gear, Inc. is very rewarding,” says Allen Mortimer, North American End-Use Marketing Manager for INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand.Permethrin-treated products for use in extreme outdoor environments is growing in importance as the World Health Organization (WHO) continues to monitor annual malaria testing, now exceeding one million people yearly.