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Associated Press
7 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Prefabricated Access Control Portals Expand Panel Built's Security Offerings
Panel Built, Inc. has introduced Prefabricated Access Control Portals, modular turnstile units designed to enhance facility security by managing entry to restricted areas. ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / August 4, 2025 / Panel Built, Inc., a trusted manufacturer of modular buildings, is expanding its lineup of facility security solutions with the launch of Prefabricated Access Control Portals. Designed to manage and monitor entry into restricted areas, these pre-assembled turnstile units combine durable, flexible construction with modern access control Control With years of experience manufacturing guard booths, ballistic-rated buildings, and SCIFs for military and government use, Panel Built has long supported secure facility needs. The new Prefabricated Access Control Portals build on that experience, offering flexible, purpose-built solutions that combine safety with ease of integration. 'We build our modular structures to be tough while also flexible and easy to deploy,' said [Insert Name], [Insert Title] at Panel Built. 'These access turnstiles give our customers a turnkey way to manage access across a wide range of sites and industries.' Key features of Panel Built's Prefabricated Access Control Portals include: Factory-Assembled Design - Each unit arrives ready to install, complete with pre-wired electrical and integration-ready support for access control systems. Flexible Configurations - Available with turnstiles in single- or multi-lane formats, with options for turnstile shelters, climate control, and access control technologies. Modular Integration - Easily integrates with other Panel Built structures like guard booths, vestibules, or SCIFs to create a full access control station. Ballistic Protection Options - Choose from UL-752, NIJ, and STANAG ballistic ratings for high-security environments. Custom Look & Finish - Offered in a variety of colors and finishes to match your existing facility or brand. From data centers to defense sites, these new access portals help organizations manage fence-line security, protecting people and property-all with the speed and reliability of modular construction. To learn more about Panel Built's Prefabricated Access Control Portals or request a quote, visit or contact the team at [email protected]. Contact InformationElizabeth Satterfield Marketing Manager 8006363873 SOURCE: Panel Built press release
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Premier Graphene Announces New Strategic Joint Venture in Unique, Proprietary, Body Armor Protection
Following the Second Pending Contract for Protective Plates, Our Enhanced Proprietary Graphene Technology Will be Initiated for Coating of the Armor EL CENTRO, Calif., June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Graphene Inc. (OTC: BIEI), formerly Premier Biomedical Inc., announced today, along with its affiliate HGI Industrial Technologies SAPI, and Nevada Ballistic Armor Corp., its launch of a multinational joint venture producing highly protective body armor for military. As part of this collaboration, Premier and HGI Industrial Technologies delivered armored plates for final testing to a Latin American country. The armored plates have already yielded promising results in controlled laboratory environments within the United States. These plates achieved NIJ certification, evidencing compliance with rigorous ballistic standards. Replication of such testing will be performed by such Latin American country's military in the coming weeks. This milestone marks a significant step forward for all parties involved. It opens the door for future government contracts valued at 18 million dollars with 3 additional contracts pending. Additionally, it paves the way for Premier and HGI to commence manufacturing of new age ballistic protection gear for further integration of innovative materials, notably graphene, into advanced armor plates and other applications. 'Nevada Ballistic Armor is excited about the giant steps, including its preliminary approvals, accomplished by HGI Industrial Technologies and Premier Graphene Inc. spanning the last 2 years, working with Latin American countries. This is the beginning of our new ballistic armor technology, integrated with advanced novel graphene technologies. We are proud to be a part of this incredibly talented organization,' explained Margo Cadena, CEO of Nevada Ballistic Armor Corp. Future iterations of these plates will incorporate coatings and testing using HGI's and Premier Graphene Inc.'s proprietary industrial hemp graphene. They will also have other cutting-edge materials from affiliated entities, including Biographene Technologies. 'This is the moment we have worked so hard to achieve; it has taken many months of hard work and collaboration between all involved,' stated Ivan Mendez, CEO of Premier Graphene. Ivan Mendez continued, 'This was all made possible by our team's perseverance and not taking 'NO' for an answer. I give credit to Premier president Pedro Mendez and Gustavo Carreño and HGI Rep. Emmanuel Rico for their hard work, perseverance and long hours. This joint venture exemplifies a committed push towards next-generation body armor solutions, promising enhanced protection through the utilization of advanced materials and innovative manufacturing techniques. And kudos to Nevada Ballistic ARMOR Corp., a prominent provider of ballistic protection solutions. Nevada Ballistic ARMOR Corp. brings extraordinary breath of contacts, instrumental to the high-quality manufacturing process, and the manufacturer which has been repeatedly utilized by each of the military organizations involved in these initial transactions.' President Pedro X: @PremierGraphene About Premier Graphene Inc.: Premier Graphene Inc. is a leading innovator in graphene technology, dedicated to developing advanced materials for various industries, including defense, automotive, and consumer products. About HGI Industrial Industries SAPI: HGI Industrial Industries SAPI specializes in processing industrial hemp into bio graphene, manufacturing high-quality ballistic protection and advanced material integration for military aerospace and civilian use. HGI will specialize in manufacturing plates, armored vehicles for civilian use and military applications. X: @HGIindtechllc About Nevada Ballistic ARMOR Corp.: Nevada Ballistic ARMOR Corp. is a prominent provider of ballistic protection solutions, committed to enhancing safety and security through cutting-edge technology. Its extraordinary breath of contacts was instrumental to the high-quality manufacturing process, and the manufacturer which has been utilized by the military organizations involved in this initial in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Body Armor Maker Sued for Mislabeling Plates Sold to Law Enforcement
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced a new lawsuit against body armor manufacturer ShotStop Ballistics from Stow, Ohio, for allegedly importing Chinese-produced plates and labeling them as 'made in Ohio' and compliant with standards from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the Department of Justice's testing arm. The lawsuit stated that the alleged actions by ShotStop, its Vallmar Studios affiliate and owner Vall Iliev violated the Consumer Sales Practices Act (CSPA). Most Read on IEN: Trade War Could Put 'Christmas in Danger' IBM to Invest Billions in American Manufacturing Mack Trucks to Lay Off Up to 450, Cites Tariffs PODCAST: Tesla's Odometer Troubles; Mack Layoffs; Tariff Fallout Reports of the alleged scandal surfaced in May 2024 when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warned the Akron Police Department that its SWAT officers were using counterfeit ballistic plates, according to Ohio television station WKYC. A police department spokesperson said it was his understanding that ShotStop was accused of providing the fake armor. ShotStop had filed for bankruptcy about a week before the report. Yost's lawsuit stems from a cross-agency investigation regarding the allegations. In February, the DOJ charged Iliev with smuggling the armor and selling it to customers that included law enforcement from around 2017 to October 2023. In May 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at a Washington port of entry stopped a Canadian-registered truck transporting over 200 ballistic body armor plates in boxes from China. The agents found the boxes pre-labeled and addressed to Vallmar Studios. Test results revealed that the plates did not meet NIJ standards for Level III protection, which can stop 7.62-millimeter FMJ lead core rifle ammunition. The company marketed the armor as Level III and IV. According to the DOJ release, Iliev allegedly collaborated with a Chinese broker company to find cheap manufacturers to make the body armor. The DOJ said Iliev would tell his employees to attach the false labels before selling the products. The agency noted that ShotStop's U.S. location had no means of producing the thousands of body armor plates that investigators found. Yost's lawsuit seeks restitution for consumers who purchased the defective bulletproof vests. The lawsuit noted that realizing the extent of consumer losses will require further legal discovery because of ShotStop's bankruptcy filing and the federal government's seizure of company records. Click here to subscribe to our daily newsletter featuring breaking manufacturing industry news.
