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Welcome to this edition of theMilitary Systems & Technologynewsletter.As an established web portal for the International Defence &Aerospace Industry, we strive to provide a comprehensive anddetailed listing of Military Equipment Suppliers, Products andServices. This newsletter is designed to keep you up-to-date withlatest news and events within the Defence Industry’s GoverningBodies, Organisations and Companies.

SUPPLIER PROFILES

AEI Systems 4weapon systems & military aircraft spares to customers around

the world

Molecular Products Ltd 6

global leader in chemical technologies. carbon dioxide removal,

oxygen generation & the filtration of hazardous emissions

BREAKING NEWS

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CUMMINS 16

GROUPE SAI 18

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WEAPON SYSTEMS &MILITARY AIRCRAFTSPARES TO CUSTOMERSAROUND THE WORLD

Established over 50 years ago, AEI Systems is a UK BSI quality approved Company supplying

weapon systems and military aircraft spares to customers around the world.

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AEI Systems

Aircraft WeaponsSystems

Design ExcellenceWe specialise in the design, manufacture,test and support of a wide range of small tomedium calibre military weapon systems forair, sea, land and dismounted soldierapplications.

ReputationRenowned for our aircraft cannonknowledge and expertise, AEI Systems is theDesign Authority and ‘Original EquipmentManufacturer’ to BAE for the ADEN 30mmGun system as installed in the Hawkadvanced trainer aircraft.

Weapon MountSystems

Through Life SupportObsolescence management and continualproduct improvement has given rise to a new‘high rate of fire’ revolver cannon. The ASPEN30, with blast suppression, improved recoilsystems and gas regulation catapults thisADEN 30 variant into the 21st century.

Numerous other aircraft weapon types aresupported; M39, M134, MO32 and DEFA toname just a few.

Cost Effective SolutionsAEI’s manually operated 20mm HS804 navalweapon systems offer cost effective gunsolutions, while delivering an impressivepunch.

In addition to the reliable AE20-NM navalweapon mount, we now produce belt-fedvariants for prolonged target engagements.These mounts are in service around theworld and are suitable for vessels of all sizefrom RIB’s to Frigates.

InnovativeFor military vehicle applications; AEI hasdeveloped a lightweight all Aluminium cradleAE20-VM with spring assist yoke for theHS804 belt-feed weapon system. Mountingis adaptable to suit individual slewing ring orpedestal interfaces, with an in-housedesigned flexi-chute feed linked to thevehicle ammunition tank location.

New MarketsFor the dismounted soldier; AEI is in theprocess of design and manufacture of acomplete range of 7.62 millimetre bolt actionand 12.7 millimetre semi-automatic tacticalweapons. A 20 by 110 millimetre variant willbe available within 12 months with a 30 x 113millimetre variant will follow shortly after.These weapons bring new and innovativefeatures to the market and are designed andbuilt to military aircraft standards of qualityand precision.

Barrel ProductionExpand in CapabilitiesAEI has expanded its manufacturing capabilityto include in-house barrel manufacture up to amaximum of 105mm, both constant andprogressive pitch. This gives us the flexibility torapidly develop weapon variants of our existingdesigns to fire the 20 by 102 and 25 by 137millimetre rounds for naval and land vehicleapplications in response to customer demands.

AEI Systems; Quality, Precision andInnovation

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GLOBAL LEADER IN CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES.CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL,OXYGEN GENERATION & THEFILTRATION OF HAZARDOUSEMISSIONS

Molecular Products

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Molecular Products is a global leader inchemical technologies for the removal ofcarbon dioxide, the generation of oxygenand the filtration of hazardous or harmfulemissions.

Globally, Molecular Products supplies alarge number of the world’s Navies withproducts to maintain a breathableatmosphere in submarines, by removingcarbon dioxide and generating oxygen.Oxygen production is achieved by a fullrange of oxygen generators which arestored on submarines for use during

maintenance of the central oxygengeneration system or when additionaloxygen is required.

Molecular Products’ life supporttechnologies extend into CBRN filtration,with the manufacture of leading edgeadsorbents for the removal of airbornecontaminants, including TICs and TIMs, forboth personal and collective protectiveequipment.

The latest product to be launched byMolecular Products is an innovative newportable, rugged oxygen generator - theROG. The ROG is an emergency medicalgrade O2 supply for treatment ofcasualties at the point of injury. Un-pressurised and non-explosive, theROG is designed for pre-hospital care indemanding environments.

Other key products areas and markets are:carbon dioxide absorbers for anaesthesiamachines in healthcare; CO2 scrubbermaterial for commercial and recreationaldiving; carbon dioxide and carbonmonoxide absorbers for mining andindustrial safety.

Molecular Products is a privately ownedbusiness with direct subsidiaries in Europe,North America and Asia. Founded in 1924,the company has shown consistent growththrough acquisitions and on-goinginvestment in research and development.A highly skilled work force liaising closelywith customers around the world has

helped establish Molecular Products as aglobal leader in its field.

ROG - RuggedOxygen Generator

The ROG is an innovative medical oxygengenerator designed for medevac via air, seaand ground-based medical support teams.• Delivers medical grade O2• Unpressurised and non-explosive• Portable and lightweight• Resistant to extremes of temperature• No maintenance, electricity, mixing

or filling• Live fire, shock and drop tested• Rugged in design to withstand

demanding operational rescue environments

• Cool Touch technology

The ROG is a rugged oxygen generator thatgives immediate access to a lifesavingoxygen supply. Designed for pre-hospitalcasualty care in demanding environments,the ROG is an innovative development inmedical technology that will help increasesurvivability of defence and securityforces.

In austere environments, the ROG enablespatients to be oxygenated at the point ofinjury via a safe, reliable and non-explosivesource. Small and light enough to becarried in a medical bag, the ROG does notrequire any maintenance, electricity, mixingor filling. Rugged in design, the ROG is

portable, strong, durable and able towithstand robust use in rough terrain orconfined spaces.

Unlike compressed medical oxygencylinders, the ROG can be exposed toextremes of temperatures, operated in anyorientation and has an extensive shelf life.

Activated CarbonAdsorbents

Molecular Products’ Chemsorb line ofproducts is an outstanding choice formany critical filtration applicationsrequiring activated carbon filtration mediaincluding:• NIOSH or EN qualified respirator

cartridges• CBRN protection• Collective protection equipment• General air filtration• Toxic Industrial Chemical and Toxic

Industrial Material (TIC and TIM) filtration

• Organic vapour, acid gas and amine removal

• Ammonia filtration• Formaldehyde gas removal, mercury

removal• Non-woven activated carbon filter

manufacture

Molecular Products manufactures highlyefficient adsorbents for most gases that are not readily adsorbed by un-impregnated activated carbon. The

ROG - Rugged Oxygen Generator

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proprietary reagents used to impregnatethese high activity carbons have shownsuperior results for the adsorption ofspecific airborne contaminants.

For acid gases such as sulphur dioxide,chlorine, and hydrogen sulphide,Chemsorb 1202 is unsurpassed inperformance and safety of use. Chemsorb620 and Chemsorb 1425 are designed forremoval of ammonia and organic amines.For formaldehyde removal, Chemsorb 1505is the most effective adsorbent on themarket today. Molecular Products can alsodevelop and manufacture impregnatedcarbons to fit custom specifications.

MPOG (Multi-Purpose Oxygen

Generators)The MPOG (Multi-Purpose OxygenGenerator) and EO2-30 provide a safesupply of oxygen for critical life supportand revitalisation in submarines and safehavens.

Both the MilSpec MPOG and EO2-30:• use a phosphorous match initiator

mechanism that is both easy to use and easy to source

• are in service with NATO navies across the globe

• have a 10 year shelf life with no maintenance requirements

• have been shock and vibration tested to meet the requirements of a submarine environment

• are safer compared to pressurised and liquid oxygen systems

• give 380 litres of breathable oxygen per litre of storage space

• can be deployed in less than a minute

The MilSpec MPOG and EO2-30 usesodium chlorate technology to safelyprovide >98% purity. As a method ofstoring oxygen, sodium chlorate is roughlyeight times more efficient thancompressed air and twice as efficient ascompressed oxygen.

Dive Grade CarbonDioxide Absorbent

Military diving and submarine gradeSofnolime is a carbon dioxide absorbent,optimised for the removal of carbondioxide from rebreathable gas in divingabsorbers and submarines.

Dive grade scrubber material ensuring asafe, breathable air supply is maintained inclosed circuit systems. It is optimised forthe removal of carbon dioxide fromrecirculated air / nitrox / trimix inrebreathers and saturation dive systems.

Specific benefits to the diver include:• High intrinsic carbon dioxide capacity• Low dust formation• Optimum performance contributing

to a safer, longer dive

Three grades are available: D, L and S. Themain differences between the three gradesare particle size, shape, moisture contentand testing regime. These grades also havediffering absorption characteristics undervarious environmental conditions.

Hi-Cap AbsorberThe Hi-Cap is a large scale absorber withproven capabilities for CO2 and COabsorption in life critical applications suchas submarines.

The absorber design provides theincreased use efficiency intrinsic to thelarger scale absorber unit. It also providesa package that is easily handled and storesefficiently for long periods of time withoutdegradation of performance or requiringany maintenance. The materials used areall long term compatible with theabsorber.

The weight of the unit is designed to bewithin the handling capability of the targetusers. The units are built of high gradepolypropylene plastics that do not containadditives likely to give rise to highly toxicfumes associated with some inhibitedmaterials. The units are sealed with a cliptop and bottom, to ensure long storage life protection from environmentalcontamination as well as keeping thecontents fresh.

CASPA (CarbonDioxide Self Powered

Absorber)The CASPA (Carbon Dioxide Self PoweredAbsorber) is a self-contained carbon

dioxide absorption unit intended for theremoval of respired CO2 in a confinedspace. The unit combines hi-tech batteryand fan components with a carefullydesigned, volumetrically efficient, CO2absorption material. The units are suppliedwith removable seals to ensure storage life in survival chambers. No annualmaintenance or service interventions arerequired.

MPOG - Multi-Purpose Oxygen Generator

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Cuts to funding are an unavoidable realitywhich makes it harder for the army to designits capability plan and for procurers to fulfilit. The impact on the defence industry isprofound - reduced funding means that there is less business with the obviousconsequences of redundancies, closure offacilities and loss of capability. The defencecustomer should be concerned and act in away to mitigate the risk to its supply base andultimately itself. Sadly it is taking the wrongapproach.

Procurement of land equipment during the recent years of Urgent OperationalRequirement (UOR) programmes has been arelatively simple affair and delivered muchneeded capability, quickly and with little fuss.At the peak of conflict, the need to supplybattle winning equipment and save soldiers'lives focused the collective mind but thefactors have changed and a new era awaits.Money is now tight, there is less certaintyabout the requirement, the MOD is in aperiod of deep change and, as a result, thecompeting interests of individuals andspecific groups are increasing relative to thecommon interests of the department.

The impact on procurement is destructiveand the army needs to find a way for purposeto trump politics and process or theconsequences for the army and industrialbase will be dramatic, damaging and enduring.The solution is to cut waste and this requiresmore effective capability planning, moreefficient procurement and a leaner more agileindustrial base. It sounds simple but it noteasily achieved. Planning starts at the top andthe army is now responsible for managing itsown capability - it must own the businesscase and in doing so hold the procurers toaccount. The future status of DE&S might becapturing the headlines but this is actually asecond order issue to the effectiveness of itscustomer.

In the absence of clear direction, DE&S isstruggling to act decisively over big decisions:UORs into core; the sale of DSG; disposal oflegacy clutter; management of the reverse

supply chain; and the delivery of plannedprocurements. Whilst stakeholder interestsall matter in making these decisions, it is thearmy that will realise the benefits or risk andit is thus down to the army to set the agendaand direction. Only when this is done canDE&S have a fighting chance of deliveringvalue for money from the industrial base.

Delivery of value for money is in the interestof all parties: the army must maximise itscapability output in return for its equipmentbudget; DE&S should aim to deliverequipment and services to the army atmaximum efficiency; and industry certainlywishes to invest in those capabilities thatdeliver enduring value for defence. If thedirection from the top is unclear or flawedthen value is impossible to asses and onemagnitude of expenditure relative to anotherhas little meaning.

Scrutineers demand evidence and the path of least resistance for the procurers iscompetition but its unintelligent applicationwastes the time and money of all concerned.During the UOR years, procurement wascharacterised by timely decisions, singlesource contracts with those best placed todeliver and a spirit of partnering. The resulthas been the re-equipping of the army in 6years whilst, over the same period, theequipment plan has delivered little. Giventhis evidence one might rightly conclude thatthe process (or perhaps more accurately) theinterpretation of it is flawed.

The competitive process takes time - around6 months for even the most simple ofrequirements. During this period, theproductivity of those involved is nil and thelong term benefits of competing to all but thewinner are also nil. Whilst the bureaucratmight be satisfied with the outcome, the taxpayer is not - nor for that matter is thebusinessman or his employees - and norshould be the army. Common sense shouldsupersede competition for contract award,particularly where contract values are limitedand/or clear competitive advantage (designauthority, niche capability, proven record of

delivery etc) exists. Indeed businesses seekto develop enduring relationships with theirsuppliers for mutual benefit and the MODshould do the same. Clearly, suppliers shouldbe held to account but formal competitionat the earliest opportunity is not the onlymechanism for testing the market and theintegrity of the invoice.

The process of competition is also flawed. Intheory it protects the integrity of thosemaking the judgement but it is these samepeople who write the rules of thecompetition and so their prejudices at thetime of writing will be manifest in theoutcome. If the exam question is incorrectlyframed then a successful outcome can benothing more than fluke. This is not tosuggest dishonesty but if there were any, the use of competition would make nodifference.

Competition is also clumsy. Time and again,one hears the words - test the market - butwhat actually happens is that competitiontests that ability of a suppliers to answer thequestions set. When most of us test themarket in everyday life (for a house, car orsuit) we enter a dialogue to improve ourunderstanding of our own requirements aswell as our understanding the products orservices available. This approach is effectivebecause it is iterative and allows us toevaluate and adjust our own assumptions. Inan MOD competition on the other hand, thedialogue stops once it is committed to thebulletin and the rules are set, right or wrong(and it is often the latter).

Defence procurement is a tough business that is charged with political, technical andcommercial complexity. Clear direction fromthe ultimate customer is a prerequisite forsuccess and the army must rise to thischallenge. Without this, the future status ofDE&S is a nugatory debate. Its leadershipwould do better to focus on encouragingcommon sense as the principle weapon forits project teams. When combined with thecore values of the civil service - loyalty,integrity, objectivity and impartiality –efficiency and value for money are attainableas the UOR years have proved. The recentlurch towards competition as a default settingfor almost all contract placement decisionsis having the opposite effect. It is acting as avice-like grip around the throat of commonsense and starving industry and the army ofthe oxygen they need to survive.

CompetingConcerns

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Following the acquisition of the business andassets of VR Technology Holdings (“VR”), amarket leader in diving rebreather systemsand dive computers, in April 2013, Avon ispleased to announce the award of twodevelopment contracts:-

• A contract award with Defence Scienceand Technology Laboratory (DSTL), whichdevelop new technologies for the UK MoD,

for diving rebreather design work.

• A contract award with Oceaneering, alarge oil field services and products company,for a new generation of advanced deep-waterdata loggers.

Commenting, Peter Slabbert, Avon’s ChiefExecutive said ‘We acquired VR to broadenour reach in the global respiratory protection

Avon announcethe award of twodevelopmentcontracts

market. These contracts together with ourown R&D investment in innovative new divingtechnologies and products will provideincreased opportunities for the Group, inparticular with navies around the world.’

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The Special Projects Team at E. P. Barrus Ltd ispleased to be involved with CTruk’s THOR(Twin Hulled Offshore Raider) project, a newmulti-role force protection craft.

Marine DieselInboardEngines

Barrus has supplied twin Yanmar 8LV, 4.46litre, 370hp (272kW) marine diesel inboardengines to power this impressive andinnovative craft. In the Yanmar tradition ofhigh power from low weight, the dry engineweight is just 435kg without the gear box.Additional benefits of this engine includeexceptionally low noise levels, reduced

vibration, and ease of installation andservicing. The Special Projects Team has alsoprovided full engineering support includingadditional 24v alternators to power thecontrol system of the Rolls-Royce Jet Drivesand a modified water pump mountingposition for improved accessibility.

CTruk’s Military and Security Team and theirMilitary Design Advisory Panel (MDAP) areresponsible for THOR. The 11m, multi-rolevessel has been designed to fulfil a numberof roles, including force protection of theamphibious sea lanes, casualty extractionfrom a beach, carrying and deploying a pre-landing force, riverine patrol, protection ofharbours and offshore installations,unmanned surface vessel operations (forprotection and mine countermeasures) anddisaster relief. THOR is a high-speed vessel

Yanmar provides thepower for CTruk’sTHOR Project

suitable for sustained operations over longdistances and time periods.

“Our long, and successful relationship withthe UK MOD, was a key factor in ourselection by CTruk to work on the THORproject. The Yanmar 8LV also offers thehighest power to weight ratio in its classcontributing to CTruk’s design requirement toreduce the overall vessel weight resulting ingreater payload, range and speed,commented Mark Coleman, GeneralManager Special Products and R&D Divisions,E. P. Barrus Ltd.

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Defence and Security

Applications include:

Microwave Antennas

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Tactical Communication Systems

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Cummins announcedISBe 6.7 with new 360HP (268 kW) rating atDSEi 2013Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced thenew ISBe 6.7 diesel engine with an improvedrating of 360 hp (268 kW) at DSEi 2013,providing increased power to complexheavier vehicles. Modelled on the latest ISBe6.7 motor, engineers at the Darlington PilotCentre, UK, worked on a two year project tore-engineer this advanced engine to provide360 hp (268 kW), delivering an additional 60hp (44kW) over the standard design, for nonemissionised military use.

‘The ISBe 6.7 360 hp enables advancedlogistics vehicles which are frequently moreand more ‘tech’ heavy to have the power toperform in theatre, and able to climb steepinclines at high altitude whilst maintainingpower. The size of the engine has notincreased and neither has the weight, allowing

for an excellent improvement in power-to-weight ratio compared to other engines in itsclass,’ says Dave Hurley, Defence MarketingManager. With an impressive 811 lb-ft max.torque (1100 Nm) the ISBe 6.7 360 hp providesan ideal solution for any armoured personnelcarrier, fast response or amphibious vehicle.

The engine was initially developed with BAESystems Land Systems South Africa for theRG31 Mk 6, a 4x4 armoured and mineprotected vehicle. With a V-shaped hull, thevehicle allows for excellent levels ofprotection. Capable of speeds of up to 60mph (96 kph) on open roads, and 25 mph (40kph) off-road, the RG31 allows for fastresponse when it is needed most. The abilityto climb steep inclines of up to 60% andmaintaining speed in rough terrain is of keyimportance in this application.

The Cummins B series engine family is wellknown for its reliability, with over 30,000engines of this class running in defenceapplications across the world. The ISBe 6.7360 hp was derived from a durable andexperienced platform, which is used formultiple purposes every day.

Maintaining the same size and characteristicsthe newly rated engine is easy to maintain forthose currently running Cummins poweredfleets. With the envelope size unchangedthere was also the possibility to remove anyexisting B series engine and re-power vehicleswith the higher rated product. The ISBe 6.7360 hp is available for use anywhere in theworld where the military has exemption toemissions regulations or in non emissionisedregions.

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work during the whole duration of theoverhaul. The helicopters have received newor zero time overhauled equipment:• New blades (on both main and tail rotors)• Overhauled main gearbox• Overhauled engines• New interior• Upgraded avionics• Paint as per customer’s choice

At the end of the work all systems were fullychecked and tested, and necessary testflights performed, with maintenancecompany test pilots along with SAI flight testengineers. Both helicopters have receivedfinal approval and release and were handedover to SAI.

Shipment of both helicopters to final enduser locationAfter the final re-export of the twohelicopters was granted by the concernedauthorities, the last shipment leg betweenthe maintenance facility and the end-usercountry was performed. At this time onlyone Mi-24 was loaded in each IL-76 in orderto facilitate the delivery procedures. Uponarrival at final destination, the main rotorblades were fitted, all necessary checks andbalance were done and both helicopterswere successfully flight tested before beinghanded over to the final end-user, in budget,and on time.

If you should like to know how SAI can assistyou in such complex transaction feel free tocontact us.

In a recent transaction, SAI has beenconfronted with a technical and logisticaltask : an overseas customer had orderedfrom SAI two freshly overhauled Mi-24helicopters. SAI has selected two suitablehelicopters in the Far East, purchased them,sent them via air cargo to Eastern Europe forfull overhaul (including an upgrade of theavionics). The completed aircraft weredelivered via airfreight to the customer andtraining was arranged for maintenance crewand pilots at final destination. This operationrequired SAI to deal with several countriesfor the purchase, shipment, overflight,maintenance and final delivery. Below isinformation showing how the job has beendone.

Choice and Purchase of two suitable Mi-24helicoptersSAI has a wide range of fully trained andexperienced engineers able to conduct full,pre-purchase inspections on many types ofaircrafts and helicopters, from both westernand Russian origin. After a complete study ofall the Mi-24 helicopters available for sale,SAI sent it's team of inspectors to the FarEast. A complete pre-purchase inspectionwas completed in order to assess thereadiness of the helicopters for a completeoverhaul. This included structural inspection,engine inspections and checks, sub-systemsand "aggregates" inspections and tests, anddocumentation (passports) inspection. Afterthe inspections declared the helicopterssuitable for overhaul, a sales contract wasdrafted between the seller and SAI. Exportprocedures were fully complied with andboth helicopters were purchased by SAI andprepared for the 11 hours flight to themaintenance facility.

Shipment of the two Mi-24s helicopters toEastern EuropeSAI has selected a reliable cargo airline flyingIl-76 from the Far East to Eastern Europe.Both Mi-24s have been dismantled by a crewof SAI engineers and loaded into the Il-76.Shipment was secured, paid for and properly

“In internationaltransactions involvingmaintenance of aircrafts andhelicopters, back office andpreparation are everything”

insured. All over-flight authorizations weresought well in advance and properly grantedin due time. The two Mi-24s were deliveredto the maintenance company in EasternEurope and temporarily imported for theduration of the maintenance, repair andoverhaul work.

Overhaul of the two Mi-24 helicoptersThe maintenance company was carefullychosen via a complex bench-markprocedure:• Authorizations from the originalmanufacturer of the helicopters (Mil Bureauin this case)• Authorizations from the originalmanufacturers of the engines and variousaggregates• Recent experience on a similar work• Adequate manpower resources• Valid ISO certification• Price of the work.

In order to ensure a proper follow-up of themaintenance work SAI left two engineers atthe maintenance company premises for theentire duration of the work. The engineershave filled the liaison role between themaintenance company, SAI and the final end-user. This gave a reactive quality to the wholeoperation and the final end-user wasinformed in real time of the progress of the

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For the 8th year the company will be presentat Milipol and exhibit its wide range ofproducts

Peli Products, the global leader in design andmanufacturing of high-performance casesolutions presents its latest high-performance shipping and storage solutionsfor military environments at Milipol, theinternational trade show for all securitysectors from state security to civilprotection.

Peli Products presents itswide range of Shipping andStorage Protection Solutionsfor the military market

Peli-Hardigg™Rackmount CasesSuperior shipping and storage protection forIT equipment and electronics.The Peli-Hardigg™ Rackmount Cases can takerepeated drops, blows and soakings whileprotecting professional IT equipment andelectronics. The range includes four optionsto fit to every shipping and protectionrequirement. These consist of the ClassicRack, for ultimate protection, the SuperMACthat offers removable rack option and bothMAC Rack and ProRack for a smallerfootprint.

All Peli-Hardigg™ Rackmount Cases boastrugged rotomoulded exterior shells thatoffer optimal protection even in the harshestenvironment and withstand all kinds ofabuse, from repeated drops, blows, to waterimmersion.

The Peli-Hardigg™ Rackmount Cases formpart of the wider Peli-Hardigg™ range of

products, well known by professionalsaround the globe for their toughness. Theyoffer smart protection solutions forcommercial, industrial and military users.Their innovative design process and rigoroustesting methods have resulted in superiorpatented advancements that ensure thatvital, sensitive and expensive IT equipmentand electronics remain protected, even inthe toughest conditions.

Peli ProGear range: 35 years of experienceand technology development applied toconsumer equipment.

Building on its legendary professionalprotection technology Peli also providesunbeatable protection for consumerelectronic devices with its ProGear range ofproducts, conceived for professionals whowork under extreme conditions, including:• Protection for mobile phones• Backpacks• HardBack Protector Cases• Micro Cases• Coolers• Lamps

Models such as the Vault for iPhone 5 ori1065 protect smart phones or tablets againstrain, dust or snow when working on theoutside. Other models like Hardback,Backpacks or Micro Cases protect electronicdevices against knocks or falls whiletransporting them.

The Milipol show takes place fromNovember 19-22 in Paris Nord Villepinte.

The Peli Products booth is located in Hall 5,stand number S045.

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justifying its claim on the inherent safety ofits battery technology.

Due to the advanced materials being used,the research being undertaken by OXISrequires significant supplier support. OXIShas set up relationships with world leadingcompanies and universities to ensure thatnew materials and processes are availableduring development.

OXIS has signed a licence agreement with GPBatteries, a major world class manufacturerof primary and rechargeable batteries andthe largest consumer battery manufacturerin China. Both parties are working togetherto augment the commercial production ofthe OXIS technology for use in commercialapplications.

Visit the Oxis Lithium-Sulfur Batteries sectionof the Steatite Batteries website for moreinformation.

The agreement combines OXIS's expertise inthe development of pioneering celltechnology with Steatite’s battery packdesign and assembly skills. They have agreedto develop lithium sulfur rechargeablebattery systems with advancedcommunications. These systems will bedeveloped for a wide range of applicationsin the Oceanographic, Defence and Energyindustry such as unmanned vehicles, as wellas Li-S solar battery storage systems utilisingphotovoltaic cell technology.

Lithium SulfurRechargeable

Battery SystemsWith interest in the Downhole Oil and Gasindustry they will work closely together inidentifying suitable partners using OXISTechnology for use in Steatite BatterySystems.

According to OXIS Energy CEO, HuwHampson-Jones, “We are extremely proud ofbeing at the forefront of developing LithiumSulfur battery technology but the agreementwe have reached with Steatite allows us tocombine our strengths in a way that willsignificantly intensify their furtherdevelopment. Their expertise in Oil & Gas,Transportation and Security will allow us todeploy our Lithium Sulfur cell technologyinto sectors where safety, lightweightsystems and reliable energy performance arekey requirements for their customers. We arekeen to support the Company in growing itsbattery systems business in the UK andoverseas.”

OXiS Energy harnesses an agreement with Steatitethat will enhance theDevelopment Of LithiumSulfur Battery Systems

Paul Edwards, Battery Manager at Steatite,commented; “Steatite has established anenviable reputation for building high qualitybattery packs used in the most demandingapplications, Our association with theworld’s leading lithium cell manufacturersand knowledge of the battery industry willcontinue to improve with our associationwith OXIS energy. Lithium Sulfur is a gamechanging technology offering significanttechnical and commercial advantages inapplications using rechargeable lithiumtechnology. We are delighted to partnerOXIS energy at the forefront of thisdevelopment.”

About OXIS Energy LtdSince it was founded in 2005, OXIS EnergyLtd has been at the forefront of developingLithium Sulfur battery technology. It hasbeen involved in the design, developmentand now the move towards commercialproduction of Polymer Lithium Sulfur cellsfor electric vehicles battery systems. It hasbeen granted 50 patents, with 31 pending.OXIS has demonstrable empirical data,

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trailer have undergone extensive trialsincluding climatic testing from -32°C to +49°Cand have met STANAG 2985, which definesoperating environments. The complete unitshave also been evaluated to determine thestability of the unit at a variety of angles thatit might need to travel across duringdeployment.

DemountableWater DeliverySystem

The easy to operate water tank modules area 10’ BiCon configuration and suitable for4X4, 6X6 and protected MRAP Utilityvehicles. The stainless steel modulesincorporate a full suite of water preservationsystems and include a newly designeddisinfection system. They can be coupledtogether to make a TEU (Twenty FootEquivalent Unit), suitable for civilian andmilitary intermodal supply-chains and can betransported by road, rail or sea.

During the design and development processSchmitz Cargobull, in conjunction with WEW,has produced a purpose-designed trailer,which is able to maintain its stability whilstcarrying 2000l / 528 US Gal water modules.As part of the development the modules and

WEW is in the final stages of negotiationswith the Bundeswehr for the supply of a completely new company-leveldemountable water delivery system. Themodules have recently completed trials atthe Bundeswehr’s Technical Centre forAutomotive and Armoured Vehicles in Trier,Germany.

“The new highly mobile, modular systemshave been designed to meet the needs of aflexible force needing to deploy its resourcesrapidly,” said Dr. Ulrich Bernhardt, CEO ofWEW, adding “These new units have beenpurpose designed to be flexible, easilytransported in both military and civil supplychains and to ensure that the warfighter haspotable water wherever he requires it.”

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