Merger to Create Better Ballistic Armor Solutions for Police, Military
Diaphorm Technologies LLC, a fabricator of continuously fiber-reinforced (CFR) composite parts for sports, automotive aftermarket and ballistic armor applications, has acquired Pro Police Products, a U.S. distributor of helmets and accessories for police, paramilitary and correctional forces.
“We expect the merger to speed the development of lighter, more cost-effective ballistic armor for police, corrections, paramilitary and military personnel,” said Bob Miller, Diaphorm president. Ballistic products will be marketed under the new brand name Max Pro-Police® & Armor.
Prior to the merger, the companies teamed up to develop and market ballistic police helmets. More than 2,000 such ultralight helmets have been sold and are now in use by police forces throughout the United States. The companies combined the lightweight Diaphorm shell with the Pro Police’s Comfort Fit suspension system. Diaphorm also is working on a variety of armor projects for OEMs and the Army and is producing lightweight CFR manifolds for high-performance cars and equipment for hockey, golf and kayaking.
Pursuant to the merger, Randy Smith, former Pro Police president, becomes business development vice president of Diaphorm.
“Pro Police has enjoyed significant market acceptance for its helmets and riot gear over the past 15 years,” Smith said. “The vertical integration with Diaphorm’s lightweight composites capabilities will enable us to expand on that base. We intend to offer an even wider range of better personal armor solutions for all branches of police, security and military forces very shortly.”