St. Louis County Police Memorial Golf Tournament
April 28, 2008
St. Louis, MO – Norwood Hills Country Club


Eagle Industries will be sponsoring the St. Louis County Police Memorial Golf Tournament at the Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis Missouri. This tournament will honor the memories of St. Louis County Police Officers that have made the “Ultimate Sacrifice” as well as the officers who protect the citizens and businesses of St. Louis every day. Good luck to all and have a great tournament!

Small Arms Symposium
May 19-22, 2008
Dallas, TX – Fairmont Hotel



Eagle will be attending, Small Arms Symposium at the Fairmont Hotel, Booth #406.
This Symposium is a premier event where the Small Arms communities come together. The Symposium is expected to draw government, industry, law enforcement and international participants, in addition to a strong representation from all branches of the military. Eagle will represent products including: vests, bags, packs, gun cases, MOLLE gear, holsters and a variety of other items.
 

2008 SOF Industry Conference
May 20-22, 2008
Tampa, FL - Tampa Convention Center


Eagle Industries will be presenting our products at the 2008 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference. Come visit us at booth # 1532 where we’ll be showcasing our MOLLE gear, packs, bags, gun cases, holsters, vests, slings and whole lot more.

2008 KY State Multi-gun Championship
May 30-31, 2008
Owensburg, KY - Owensboro Rifle & Pistol Club Inc. range

Eagle Industries will be sponsoring the 2008 Kentucky Multi-gun State Championship. The match will consist of 250 rounds and 8 stages which will test the rifle, shotgun and pistol abilities of the participants. Good luck to all involved!
 

Spec Ops West 2008
June 3-5, 2008
Tacoma, WA – Greater Tacoma Convention Center

Eagle Industries will be participating in the Spec Ops West 2008 Symposium and Exposition. Come visit us at booth # 802 where we will be presenting items such as bags, packs, MOLLE gear, vests, holsters, weapon cases and much more.
 

Braxton Bragg Chapter AUSA
June 17-18, 2008
Fort Bragg, NC – Fort Bragg Officers’ Club


Eagle Industries will be participating in the 12th annual Braxton Bragg Chapter AUSA Symposium and Exposition. This exposition will provide a professional development venue for soldiers and leaders. Eagle will be at booth #28 & 29 and will be showcasing a number of different products such as: MOLLE gear, vests, packs, holsters, gun cases, slings and plenty more.
 

2008 Area 1 Pistol Championship
June 26-29, 2008
Sherwood OR, Tri-County Gun Club

Eagle Industries will be sponsoring the 26th annual United States Practical Shooting Association’s Area 1 Pistol Championship which will be held at the Tri-Country Gun Club in Sherwood, Oregon. It is the oldest Area Championship in the nation and a major shooting tournament that has attracted competitors from all over. The tournament will consist of 12 stages over 2 ½ days with 350 competitors. This should be a fun event for all involved, good luck to all competitors!

EAGLE INDUSTRIES ACQUIRES MICHAEL BIANCO

 

New Ownership to Maintain and Later Expand Current Workforce at New Bedford Factory

New Bedford, MA – Eagle Industries of St. Louis, Missouri, today announced
its purchase of the Michael Bianco manufacturing facility in New Bedford
effective today.  Eagle will be drawing on the skills of the current
workforce at the Michael Bianco facility and transitioning the 300 current
employees over to the new ownership to begin immediate work on military
backpack and vest systems used to carry necessary soldier equipment required
by the Army.
 
An industry leader in personal protection equipment, backpacks and vests for
our soldiers, Eagle Industries will bring its long standing manufacturing
skills in the personal military equipment arena to Massachusetts.  Eagle’s
highest priority upon gaining ownership of the Bianco operations will be
honoring two prior Army contracts held by Michael Bianco for Modular
Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) that enables soldiers to carry
needed gear in a safe and efficient manner.  At present, Eagle holds orders
for approximately $37 million in MOLLE systems that Michael Bianco was under
contract to produce for the Army.  Significant future orders under this
contract are expected as well over the next few years.
 
In addition to fulfilling the Army’s backpack and vest needs, Eagle will be
working to secure government contracts for similar soldier support items to
be produced at the New Bedford facility.  This steady business will ensure
stability for the factory’s workforce and should enable the company to
eventually hire additional area workers.
 
Eagle is anticipating a smooth workforce transition process that will begin
on Monday, November 5, and allow employees to begin work at the newly formed
Eagle Industries-New Bedford facility by early next week.  All Eagle New
Bedford employees will be offered to participate in a Blue Cross/Blue Shield health care plan.

“As a family-run business, we place a great deal of importance on the
quality of our products and ensuring the best possible working environment
for our employees,” said the Vice President of Eagle Industries, Scott
Carver.  “Our industry experience coupled with the skilled New Bedford
workforce will allow us to continue to provide our soldiers with the very
best gear.  It is a perfect fit.  We are really looking forward to forging
and growing our relationship with the community of New Bedford.”
 
Founded as a sewing company in a basement in Missouri, Eagle Industries
remains family-owned and has grown over the past 30 years to three
production facilities employing over 1,700 people.  Eagle’s ability to
design and manufacture top quality products for our military and first
responders has earned the company a reputation as a world leader in highly
technical nylon gear.  This consistent growth in an otherwise struggling
U.S. manufacturing industry has allowed Eagle to continue to expand its
operations and provide new employment opportunities in all of its
facilities.
 
Officials on both the federal and state level in Massachusetts indicated
that they were pleased by the transition of ownership and were hopeful that
this move would bring job security to employees and eventually lead to new
employment opportunities in the New Bedford area.
 
 
Senator Ted Kennedy said, “I’m very hopeful this announcement will mean a
bright future for many hard-working Michael Bianco employees, bring new
investment to New Bedford, and mark the beginning of new vibrant
relationship for workers and management.”
Senator John Kerry said, “I am happy to welcome Eagle Industries to
Massachusetts and to New Bedford.  This is terrific news that New Bedford
will continue to provide our troops with the tools that save lives and keep
the military running while we keep good jobs right here in the community.”
 
Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Dan O’Connell
said, “We are pleased to see that Eagle Industries has invested in the
Commonwealth and created both job security and future growth potential for
New Bedford.”
 
New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang said, “I am pleased to learn that a strong,
reputable firm has acquired the Michael Bianco factory and has preserved
hundreds of jobs offering fair wages and good benefits to legal residents.
The return of this New Bedford company to the list of businesses eligible to
bid for government contracts begins a new era of strong a partnership with
the City of New Bedford.  I look forward to working with the Eagle
Industries leadership to secure future contracts that will spur further job
growth in our city."
 
State Senator Mark Montigny said, “Our soldiers deserve the best tools on
the battlefield and their military equipment must be of the highest quality.
Our workers are among the most skilled and hard working in the nation.  This
transfer of assets will end the fear and insecurity felt by the employees
and will lead to significant job creation for New Bedford residents.”
State Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral said, “It's great to have a company
that will not only protect the existing jobs, but bid for additional
contracts to create new jobs. This is good news for New Bedford and good
news for hundreds of hard working men and women and their families."
 

About Eagle Industries:

Eagle Industries is a world leader in tactical nylon gear for the military
and law enforcement community.  Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the
company employs over 1,700 people worldwide and produces over 5,000
products, manufacturing and distributing these products to meet specific
military and first responder needs. The company began in 1974 in the
basement of current owner John Carver’s mother’s home.  It was incorporated
as Eagle Industries in 1982 and remains in family hands.