Philadelphia, Suburban Races Honor Fallen Heroes on 10th Anniversary of 9/11

EAGLEVILLE, PA, Sept. 6, 2011 -- Streamlight® Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, will serve as a regional title sponsor for the Travis Manion Foundation's 9/11 Heroes Run. This year's event will take place on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 in seven area races including center city Philadelphia and six suburban locations.

The Foundation expects more than 50,000 Americans - including 15,000 registered runners - to run, volunteer, donate and cheer, while honoring the more than 9,000 men and women who gave their lives on 9/11 and in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"As the lighting tools brand of choice by first responders, whatever uniform they wear, we are very proud to serve as a regional title sponsor of the Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run," said Streamlight President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Sharrah. "We have a long tradition of supporting organizations that help the families of fallen police and firefighters. We are honored to sponsor this event that recognizes these brave fallen who also made the ultimate sacrifice for their country."

TORRANCE, CA - August 17, 2011 - Pelican Products today announced that they have signed on as a Gold-Level Sponsor of next year's Captains California Bike Ride to benefit the Velindre Cancer Center in Whitchurch, Cardiff, Wales. The three-day event runs from September 24-26, 2012, taking riders more than 242 miles - from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.A4Poster_CBRLO

"Pelican is proud to be associated with this charitable cause. The important work that the Velindre Cancer Center does, touches lives across the globe and I'm confident that this event will be a substantial fundraiser for them," said Lyndon Faulkner, President and CEO of Pelican Products. "This grueling trek through beautiful northern California will test even the most experienced rider and we look forward to seeing the strongest prevail."

The Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $50 million contract from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to deliver public safety radios, technology and services for the Oregon State Radio Project, which will support the mission-critical communications needs of ODOT and the Oregon State Police. This is the first work order under a larger master pricing agreement that is part of the multi-phase Oregon State Radio Project.

The program includes those systems currently operated independently by the Oregon Dept. of Transportation and the Oregon State Police, and is the first step towards the ultimate goal of having an integrated statewide network that will allow Oregon to comply with the federal narrowbanding mandate that governs spectrum use for land mobile radio systems.

COPS' first retreat to address the needs of affected co-workers was held last year, October 1-4, 2010. The event ushered in a new era for Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.). For the first time in the history of the organization, C.O.P.S. offered law enforcement co-workers affected by a line-of-duty death the opportunity to attend a hands-on retreat to address the trauma and grief they are experiencing because of their loss.

Erin Barnett, the C.O.P.S. Program Planner, didn't know what to expect as the registration forms and brochures were sent out. "For our very first Affected Co-Workers Retreat, we were expecting maybe 20-25 participants to register," said Erin. "When we ended up with 42 men and women at the retreat, we knew we were offering a much-needed program."

KDH Defense Systems, Inc. (KDH), a leading manufacturer of American-made custom body armor solutions for military, law enforcement and federal agencies, announced the appointment of Dave Kass, an armor industry expert with an impressive 25-year background, to the position of National Sales Director. In his new position, Mr. Kass will be responsible for building and leading KDH's sales organization and will be reporting to Ron Gburek, Chief Operating Officer for KDH.

"Dave's notable industry experience, expansive armor industry knowledge and established track record of leading a profitable team will prove crucial in driving KDH's strategic objectives," said Gburek. "Dave brings ferocity to the sales team combined with an innate talent of knowing how the sales cycle in this industry functions. His passion to excel and personable style fit with the culture at KDH and will help drive and elevate the Company's vision of becoming the dominant provider of body armor in the United States and international markets."