2008 Press Releases
- 12/12/2008 - Texas Armoring Selects Aryan Azmi Marketing as its Exclusive Representative in Brunei
- 12/03/2008 - Texas Armoring Headlines SPEED Channel’s Newest Series: "Busted Knuckles"
- 09/09/2008 - Collier Attack Sparks Security Concerns: Texas Firm to Build Bulletproof Cars for Professional Athletes
- 07/10/2008 - Armored Cars: Texas Armoring Releases Bulletproof "Nigeria Package"
Texas Armoring Selects Aryan Azmi Marketing as its Exclusive Representative in Brunei
SAN ANTONIO, TX – December 12, 2008 – Texas Armoring Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of armored vehicles and bulletproof cars, announced today that the company has selected Aryan Azmi Marketing as its exclusive representative in Brunei and the surrounding geographic areas. Other territories named in the representation agreement include: Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Burma, Laos, India, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates.
“We’re very excited to be working with Aryan Azmi Marketing, and I believe that the combined experience we share will help further our business in the region,” said Trent Kimball, President and CEO of Texas Armoring Corporation. Kimball continued, “While the level of quality and service we provide is already well known throughout the world; we believe that the representation of Texas Armoring by [Aryan Azmi Marketing] will help us expand our global presence and protect individuals in the respective markets and beyond.”
About Texas Armoring Corporation
Texas Armoring Corporation is a leading worldwide supplier of armored cars, bulletproof vehicles, and armored trucks. The firm’s origins date back to the 1970s when key staff members pioneered the bulletproofing industry through producing bulletproof cars for world leaders.
For more information on armored vehicles and Texas Armoring Corporation, please visit http://www.texasarmoring.com or call 210.333.0211.
For more information on Aryan Azmi Marketing, please contact Zafar Satti via email: aryanaz@texasarmoring.com.
CONTACT:
Jason Forston
EVP, Marketing & Sales
tac@texasarmoring.com
http://www.texasarmoring.com
Texas Armoring Corporation
4323 Factory Hill
San Antonio, TX 78219
Phone 210.333.0211
Fax 210.333.0565
Zafar Satti
Aryan Azmi Marketing
P.O. Box 522
Gadong BE – 3978
Brunei Darussalam
Phone: 673-8-899-070
Fax: 673-2-223-971
aryanaz@texasarmoring.com
Texas Armoring Headlines SPEED Channel’s Newest Series: "Busted Knuckles"
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – December 03, 2008 – Texas Armoring Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of armored vehicles and bulletproof cars, announced today that the company will be featured on the SPEED Channel’s newest reality series “Busted Knuckles.” Texas Armoring will be headlining the pilot episode for the series which will air beginning December 3, 2008 at 10:00pm ET. The episode will re-air December 4 at 2:00am and 10:00am ET, December 5 at 7:30pm and 11:00pm ET, and also on December 7 at 10:30am ET.
Busted Knuckles, a Bradley David Production, is hosted by Louisville comedian Rich Ragains who visits various gearhead environments to get his hands dirty and to show viewers some of the most interesting work environments in the USA. In the premiere episode, Ragains spends a day at Texas Armoring Corporation in San Antonio, TX busting his knuckles through various hands-on armoring tasks (e.g., using a plasma cutter, shooting bulletproof glass with an AK-47, installing ballistic nylon, etc.). In the pilot episode, Ragains also visits Delta to change the brakes on a massive 777 aircraft.
Busted Knuckles Producer Brad Kimmel remarked, “Rich adds a colorful twist by using a witty mix of humor and curiosity as he experiences the grimy, passionate, and sometimes bloody world of the American gearhead. There is never a dull moment as Rich puts himself in some very interesting situations.”
Trent Kimball, President and CEO of Texas Armoring, said of the experience, “It was great having Rich and the crew from Bradley David Productions at our facility, and we are excited to be a part of this new reality series on SPEED Channel. Rich fit right in with our crew and after viewing the pilot, it’s fair to say that Busted Knuckles easily rivals or surpasses shows like Modern Marvels or Dirty Jobs — I can’t wait for the next episode.”
About Texas Armoring Corporation
Texas Armoring Corporation is a leading worldwide supplier of armored cars, bulletproof vehicles, and armored trucks. The firm’s origins date back to the 1970s when key staff members pioneered the bulletproofing industry through producing bulletproof cars for world leaders.
For more information on armored vehicles and Texas Armoring Corporation, please visit http://www.texasarmoring.com or call 210-333-0211.
Contact
Jason Forston
EVP, Marketing & Sales
tac@texasarmoring.com
http://www.texasarmoring.com
Texas Armoring Corporation
4323 Factory Hill
San Antonio, TX 78219
Phone 210.333.0211
Fax 210.333.0565
Collier Attack Sparks Security Concerns: Texas Armoring to Build Bulletproof Cars for Professional Athletes
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – September 9, 2008 – Texas Armoring Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of armored passenger vehicles, announced today that the company has been in contact with key security personnel affiliated with the National Football League (NFL). Following the recent attack on Jacksonville Jaguars Offensive Tackle Richard Collier, representatives of professional athletes and their security staff have reached out to Texas Armoring Corporation to provide them with custom bulletproof car solutions. According to the company, approximately 80-90% of attacks occur while victims are traveling by automobile, thus a bulletproof vehicle is the first line of defense for individuals in the public eye.
“We’re saddened by the unfortunate violence against Mr. Collier last week and by similar attacks against NFL players during the last 18 months. We’re confident that our products can offer some peace of mind to other players and their families in the coming weeks and months as they obtain our vehicles,” remarked Trent Kimball, President and CEO of Texas Armoring. Kimball continued, “In reality, professional athletes and celebrities are prime targets for attacks. Because of this, we are working with a number of high-profile clients who are following the examples of public figures like Tom Cruise and David Beckham by acquiring bulletproof cars for themselves and their loved ones. My family has been in this industry for over 30 years, and Texas Armoring Corporation can armor nearly any vehicle custom to our clients’ specifications. Mercedes Maybachs, Cadillac Escalades, Range Rovers, and other luxury models are our specialty.”
In addition to offering armored bulletproof cars and SUVs to the NFL, Texas Armoring announced that it has retained the exclusive services of two former CIA operatives to help athletes and celebrities with a wide range of security services. While the personal details of the agents remain confidential, the two former operatives have operational experience in over 50 countries and are experts in private/commercial security, surveillance, and counterintelligence offerings. Both are veterans of the CIA's Directorate of Operations with field tours in the Far East, Middle East, Europe, and Latin America and domestically in the U.S. The former operatives have extensive private sector experience as senior consultants to corporate clients at the Fortune 50 level in the areas of executive protection, threat identification and mitigation, specialized training and as “first responders” in kidnap cases.
Of the partnership, Kimball said, “The pair of former operatives we’ve retained has over 40 years of experience worldwide. They’re experts in foreign intelligence operations, security program management, physical security, risk assessment, contingency and disaster recovery planning, and crisis management. Basically, this means that now Texas Armoring can send out highly-trained James Bond/Jason Bourne-type consultants to our clients’ places of work and private residences for a professional threat assessment to point out areas of weakness and make recommendations to improve security.” Having conducted hundreds of threat assessments and specialized training exercises in surveillance and counter-surveillance operations to ensure operational integrity under difficult conditions, the two will apply their expertise to protect Texas Armoring’s exclusive clients, their families, organizations, personnel and assets against foreign and domestic threats.
With regard to the announcements, Kimball concluded, “Overall, our goal is to protect NFL players and others in the spotlight with all of the resources at our disposal—the first step being an armored vehicle and the second, a professional threat assessment. We hope that other professional organizations will follow suit so that we can provide protection through bulletproof vehicles and threat assessments to members of the NBA, NHL, MLB, etc. The bottom line is that the type of violence that Richard Collier was subject to last week is intolerable, and Texas Armoring Corporation will continue to do everything in its power to protect high-profile athletes and celebrities from such shameful acts of violence going forward.”
About Texas Armoring Corporation
Texas Armoring Corporation is a leading worldwide supplier of armored passenger vehicles and bulletproof cars. The firm’s origins date back to the 1970s when key staff members pioneered the bulletproofing industry through producing bulletproof cars for world leaders. For more information on armored vehicles and Texas Armoring Corporation, please visit http://www.texasarmoring.com or call 210.333.0211.
Contact
Jason Forston
EVP, Marketing & Sales
tac@texasarmoring.com
http://www.texasarmoring.com
Texas Armoring Corporation
4323 Factory Hill
San Antonio, TX 78219
Phone 210.333.0211
Fax 210.333.0565
Armored Cars: Texas Armoring Releases Bulletproof “Nigeria Package”
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – July 10, 2008 – Texas Armoring Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of armored vehicles and bulletproof cars, announced today a new product line of armored vehicles specifically manufactured to protect occupants traveling in the Niger Delta region. The newly offered “Nigeria Package” will be available starting Monday, July 14, 2008 on select models. According to Trent Kimball, President & CEO of Texas Armoring Corporation, the Nigeria Package will “offer superior bulletproof protection against AK-47 & M-16 threats” and will also include some James Bond type accessories such as electric shocking door handles, a smoke screen system, a road tack dispensing system, flashing strobe lights, a hidden siren/loudspeaker system, and a secure dead bolt door locking system. Kimball says that the “violence in Nigeria is deplorable [and that] Texas Armoring Corporation is ready to build custom bullet-resistant vehicles to protect businessmen, dignitaries, and other distinguished individuals throughout West Africa.”
The Nigerian Package will include European Level B6+ armoring (boasting nearly two-inch-thick bulletproof glass) and will be available for a special price on the following models:
- 2008 Toyota Landcruiser
- 2008 Lexus LX570
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
- 2008 HUMMER H2 & H3
With the recent increase in violence, kidnappings-for-ransom, and militant attacks on businesses, the need for civilian armored vehicles has never been greater in Nigeria. According to Kimball, “with the widening gap between the rich and poor throughout Africa, the level of violence has increased dramatically. Anyone with a moderate level of financial stability in Nigeria is potentially at risk for an attack. We’ve bulletproofed vehicles for numerous presidents and politicians in the past, but recently we’ve found that even general businesspeople are in need of armored protection. Our goal is to provide our clients with superior protection, while helping them maintain a low profile. It follows that each of our vehicles maintains the original factory finish as closely as possible, and that we only use extremely high-end materials in each vehicle we produce. Our focus is on hand-crafted quality, and you don’t become the market leader by cutting corners.”
Kimball went on to say that Texas Armoring has made efforts to reach out to large multinational corporations in Nigeria with good results, but that there is still a great need for protection in the corporate community in Nigeria and that Texas Armoring is prepared to meet demand.
About Texas Armoring Corporation
Texas Armoring Corporation is a leading worldwide supplier of armored passenger vehicles and bulletproof cars. The firm’s origins date back to the 1970s when key staff members pioneered the bulletproofing industry through producing bulletproof cars for world leaders. For more information on armored vehicles and Texas Armoring Corporation, please visit http://www.texasarmoring.com or call 210.333.0211.
Contact
Jason Forston
EVP, Marketing & Sales
tac@texasarmoring.com
http://www.texasarmoring.com
Texas Armoring Corporation
4323 Factory Hill
San Antonio, TX 78219
Phone 210.333.0211
Fax 210.333.0565
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