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Jankel at US SHOT Show

by Mark Rowe

The United States-based Jankel Tactical Systems has been awarded contracts to supply armoured Chevrolet Suburbans and Toyota Land Cruisers to the US Marshals Service, America’s first federal law enforcement agency and, the US Customs and Border Patrol. This coincides with the US SHOT Show, for the ‘Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade’ in Las Vegas from January 22 to 25.

Jankel Tactical Systems, part of a wider UK-based group, in 2018 in its Civilian Armored Vehicle (CAV) business increased growth by 300pc, the firm reports. This is attributed to orders from Jankel’s core clients: the US Department of Defense; US Department of State; the Canadian Department of National Defense; and Global Affairs Canada, all of whom support operations worldwide.

Jankel secured new customer opportunities with the US Customs and Border Patrol, US Marshalls, and the US Drug Enforcement Agency. The latest contract with the US Customs and Border Patrol has been awarded through a recently granted Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract, a US federal agreement that aids agencies for more rapid contracting.

At the SHOT Show, Jankel will be meeting with all Jankel Latin American representatives to discuss upcoming vehicle trials and demonstrations in the region to showcase products. The SHOT Show is an exhibition for firearms, protective equipment and tactical accessories to service law enforcement, armed forces, SWAT and private security.

Jankel’s growth in North America has focused on ‘Hot Formed Armored’ discreet vehicles and the delivery of niche armour requirements for vehicles indigenous to a country; including the Chevrolet 3500 HD Suburban, Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series Double Cab (4×4 and 6×6) and Mercedes Sprinter 3500 XD.

Jankel adds that it’s offering specialist seating and ‘vehicle occupant survivability’ products; BLASTech Seating for Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) and new production vehicles for the US and allied nations.

Cody Baker, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Jankel Tactical Systems said: “The USA continues to be a strategically important market for Jankel and we are absolutely delighted to announce these new contracts. Jankel has enjoyed great success in the US to date and the rapid delivery time-scale of these vehicles further underlines Jankel’s agility, reliability and understanding of our clients’ needs and priorities.” He added: “The SHOT Show will unquestionably provide Jankel with an excellent opportunity to network further with law enforcement, defence and security agencies as well as other major global OEMs in the sector.”

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