VehicleGARD Glass Protection Film Applied to 5,000 Military Vehicles in Iraq; Soldiers Praise Unique Film for Saving Lives
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 via PR Web
Direct) November 15, 2004 –- ShatterGARD, the global leader in glass
protection technology, announced today that the company’s VehicleGARD clear film
has been applied to more than 5,000 military vehicles currently operating in
combat zones and support positions in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan. The bulk of
the VehicleGARD glass protection film was shipped directly to troops in newly
designed, custom-cut “peel and stick” kits that included specially produced
instructional videotapes and field installation tools for self installation.
“VehicleGARD is providing a real and immediate benefit to the men and
women in combat situations who risk their lives on a daily basis,” said Jordan
Frankel, Vice President, ShatterGARD, Inc. “We frequently hear from soldiers
about how our film saved lives and prevented serious injuries in combat zones.
VehicleGARD is an affordable, easy-to-install solution that protects vehicle
occupants and also provides much needed peace of mind.”
Applied directly
to automotive glass surfaces, VehicleGARD film multiplies the strength of
ordinary vehicle glass. In the event of a bomb blast, VehicleGARD helps hold all
pieces of a broken window together, 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. Shattergard’s database contains window dimensions of
virtually all military vehicles, enabling swift and proper installation of the
film in harsh conditions and surroundings.
“An IED (Improvised Explosive
Device) exploded near a military vehicle and the passengers stayed unharmed,”
said Captain Kathleen Jacobson, Transportation Battalion, United States Army. “I
know for a fact that ShatterGARD’s window film is saving lives. It takes more
than an Army to win a war, and ShatterGARD contributes to the fight on a daily
basis,” she added.
Research suggests that most blast fatalities and
injuries are the direct result of deadly flying glass. Because it minimizes or
eliminates such effects, VehicleGARD is a cost-effective, proven method of
reducing risk of injury in life-threatening situations.
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. ShatterGARD’s
prestigious client roster 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. ShatterGARD’s BlastGARD solution,
designed to prevent glass fragmentation in buildings due to an act of terrorism,
is currently installed at more than 50 U.S. military bases
worldwide.
Contact:
Scott Signore
978-499-9251
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