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Alcon launches new Toyota LC300 brake upgrade kit for use in armoured vehicles and for specialist use

September 9, 2021

(Unmodified LC300 image supplied by Jankel) Alcon Components Ltd, the highly acclaimed UK-based brake and clutch company, has announced the launch of a new brake upgrade kit for the recently launched Toyota Land Cruiser 300 (LC300). The announcement coincides with the DSEi exhibition taking place in London 14-17 September 2021. Launched by Toyota in June

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Jankel establishes major UK military vehicle production capability in the Midlands

September 2, 2021

Jankel, a world-leader in the design and manufacture of high-specification defence, security and NGO protection systems, has announced the establishment of a major new UK-based military vehicle production capability. Situated in Coventry in the Midlands the new production line sits in the heart of the UK’s traditional automotive manufacturing hub and is surrounded by an

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Surface Transforms forms partnership with RMA Track Days

August 5, 2021

Surface Transforms PLC, is a UK-based internationally recognised developer, manufacturer and supplier of carbon-ceramic materials. As the UK’s only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use, they have formed a partnership with the leading UK supercar track day organiser, RMA Track Days. The partnership has been crafted as one of mutual benefit. For Surface Transforms,

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Surface Transforms appoints HCF Brake Systems as a US representative

June 29, 2021

Surface Transforms PLC, a UK-based internationally recognised developer, manufacturer and supplier of carbon-ceramic materials and the UK’s only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use, has appointed HCF Brake Systems as a representative distributor of Surface Transform products in North America. Surface Transforms PLC utilises proprietary next-generation carbon-ceramic material – CCST – to create lightweight

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Sir Peter Bottomley MP visits Jankel

June 14, 2021

Jankel, a world-leader in the design and manufacture of high-specification defence, security and NGO protection systems, was visited by Sir Peter Bottomley MP, Member of Parliament for Worthing West, on Friday 11 June 2021. The visit took place at one of Jankel’s production facilities based in Rustington, West Sussex. Sir Peter was met by Andrew

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Chamois Sponsors Enduro 7 in Support of Service Charity Combat Stress

June 11, 2021

Chamois, the UK-based marketing, PR and advertising agency has announced their sponsorship of the Enduro 7 Challenge, in Support of the service charity, Combat Stress. Chamois are helping Enduro 7 to increase awareness and thereby acquire further sponsors and donors. As well, Chamois is providing a significant cash donation to the chosen cause. Enduro 7

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Surface Transforms Launches new Carbon-Ceramic Brake Disc Kit for Lamborghini Huracan

June 3, 2021

Surface Transforms PLC, are a UK-based internationally recognised developer, manufacturer and supplier of carbon-ceramic materials. As the UK’s only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use, they have announced the launch of a new carbon-ceramic brake disc kit for the Lamborghini Huracan. The kit uses proprietary next-generation carbon-ceramic material – CCST – to create lightweight,

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Spectra Group are proud to be sponsoring a former SAS soldier as he embarks on the Row Sentinel Atlantic Challenge

June 1, 2021

Spectra Group, the internationally renowned specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems are a gold level sponsor of the Row Sentinel Atlantic Challenge. Ian Rivers, a former SAS soldier from Hereford, is taking on the mammoth challenge without any support or access to GPS. He will leave New York in May

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Alcon launches next generation of armoured vehicle brake upgrade kits

May 26, 2021

Alcon Components Ltd, the highly acclaimed UK-based brake and clutch company, have announced the launch of their next generation of Civilian Armoured Vehicle (CAV) brake upgrade kits, which are an extension of the existing range and now cater for a wider range of SUVs and other modified vehicles. The next generation of Alcon vehicle brake

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Jankel delivers ‘next generation’ Guardian Counter Terror Assault Vehicle-Urban (CTAV-URBAN)

May 18, 2021

Jankel, a world-leader in the design and manufacture of high-specification defence, security and NGO protection systems, has delivered the first of their ‘next generation’ Guardian Counter Terror Assault Vehicle-Urban (CTAV-URBAN) to an undisclosed customer. Based on the latest 2020 Ford F-550 platform, the Guardian CTAV-URBAN features a new Mobile Adjustable Ramp System (MARS) from long-standing

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Thales 2.75-inch Rockets certified for firing from Arnold Defense Air and Land Launchers

April 22, 2021

Arnold Defense, the St. Louis based manufacturer of 2.75-inch rocket launchers, together with Thales, has achieved formal certification to fire the Thales FZ90 2.75-inch rocket from the complete range of Arnold Defense rocket launchers. Working in partnership with Thales, Arnold Defense successfully certified their long-standing LAU and M-Series (lightweight) air-to-ground range of launchers and their

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Galvion delivers first Silent Watch Battery Packs (SWBP) for use in Canada’s LRSS LAV 6.0 Program

April 15, 2021

Galvion is pleased to announce the first delivery of our Symbasys Swatpack™ modular battery systems to General Dynamic Land Systems-Canada for use in the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) Reconnaissance Surveillance System (LRSS). The LRSS LAV 6.0 will replace the Coyote LAV vehicle providing the Canadian Army with state-of-the art technology for advanced target detection, recognition

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