Gentex Recognized for Technological Innovations at SAFE Symposium
COB Receives Murray P. Koch Award; Company Invited to Present its Latest Aircrew Technologies
October 11, 2018
Carbondale, PA, October 11, 2018. Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel announced today that its Chairman of the Board, Peter Frieder, will be honored with the Murray P. Koch award for significant contributions in the advancement of technology/hardware for safety and…
Gentex Receives U.K. MoD’s Design Approved Organization Scheme Certification
Award further validates Gentex’s design abilities and enables continued growth in the U.K. and Europe
April 5, 2018
Carbondale, PA, April 5, 2018. Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel announced today that it has been awarded the U.K. Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS) certification after a successful audit of their U.K. facilities by the U.K….
The Red Devils Partner with Gentex to Support Word of Honor Charity
Ops-Core FAST Helmets worn during promotional and training jumps in San Diego, California
March 12, 2018
Carbondale, PA, March 12, 2018. Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel announced today that its partners, The Red Devils, will conduct a jump during their promotional and team training this month in San Diego, California to support Word of Honor Fund,…
Gentex Corporation Awarded Helmet Services and Support Contract for Bristow Helicopters U.K. SAR Bases
Support Maintains Operational Needs, Reduces Costs, Improves Pilot Safety
March 7, 2018
Carbondale, PA, March 7, 2018. Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel announced today it has been awarded a three-year contract from Bristow Helicopters Ltd (U.K.) to manage and perform maintenance on their U.K. inventory of Gentex’s ALPHA 900 Cross Platform Helmet…
International Aircrew and Aircraft Maintainer Distributors Added
Addition speeds product delivery; enables improved customer service and support
February 8, 2018
Carbondale, PA, February 8, 2018 Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel announced today the addition of four new international distributors for its aircrew and aircraft maintainer products. The addition completes Gentex’s international aircrew business’s shift to a more direct distribution model, which…
Gentex Awarded Navy Contract for Laser Eye Protection Spectacles for Pilots
New Technology Provides Advanced Level of Protection Against High-Intensity Visible Laser Sources
November 2, 2017
Carbondale, PA, November 2, 2017 Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel announced today it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy for design, development, test and evaluation, and production of Laser Eye Protection (LEP) Threat Spectacles (including the prescription Rx…
Gentex Introduces New Hearing Protection and Communications, and Respiratory Protection Products at SAFE Symposium
Expanded Portfolio Advances Protection and Performance Capabilities of Aircrew
October 27, 2017
Carbondale, PA, October 27, 2017 Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel will introduce several new hearing protection and communication products to the U.S. market at this year’s SAFE Symposium, featuring the Gentex Wire-Free Communication Earplugs (WCEP). Designed for aircrew requiring double…
Agreement with International Aircrew Product Distributor, Transaero, Ended; New Direct Distributor Model Created
Change speeds product delivery; enables improved customer service and support
October 19, 2017
Carbondale, PA, October 19, 2017. Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel has ended its International Distribution Agreement with Transaero. Transaero stored and distributed Gentex aircrew products to Gentex’s aircrew sales channels and customers in international markets. As Gentex now has facilities…
Gentex Hosts Lockheed Martin and Interactive F-35 Cockpit Demonstrator
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan “Flies” the Most Advanced Multi-Role Aircraft in the World
September 25, 2017
Carbondale, PA, September 25, 2017. Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today showcased its F-35 Lightning II cockpit demonstrator to elected officials and leaders in the business community at Gentex Corporation, an important supplier for the F-35 program. Gentex Corporation is a key supplier for the F-35 program, which serves as a cornerstone for global security and creates…
Gentex Awarded $13M U.S. Army Contract for Apache Aviator Integrated Helmet
Direct contract enables better pricing, and streamlined engineering and integration support
June 24, 2017
Carbondale, PA, July 2 4, 2017. Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel has been awarded a $13,443,811 firm-fixed-price contract by the U.S. Army for the delivery of Apache Aviator Integrated Helmets (AAIH). Worn by Apache helicopter crews, the AAIH is an integrated…