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GICHNER NEWS
July 12, 2005
GICHNER SHELTER SYSTEMS AWARDED
CONTRACT FOR ARMY STANDARD FAMILY 20 FOOT ISO SHELTERS.
Dallastown, Pennsylvania – July 12, 2005 - Gichner
Shelter Systems, a division of Gichner Systems Group LLC,
and a world leader in the design, development and production
of tactical and logistic shelters and shelter systems announced
today that it has been awarded the contract to provide Army
Standard Family 20 foot ISO shelters to the US Army. The
US Army RDECOM in Natick, MA awarded this 5-year requirements
type contract to Gichner who according to the original solicitation
documents offered the “best overall value to the government”.
The contract gives the Army the ability to purchase six
different types of Expandable and Non Expandable ISO shelters
on an as needed basis. These shelters are used by the Army
for multiple purposes including repair and maintenance facilities,
communications systems, command posts, hospitals, and kitchens.
At the estimated quantity of 75 shelters per year, the contract
is worth approximately $50 million.
Thomas Mills, President and CEO stated, “We are excited
to have this opportunity to provide these shelters to the
Army and the other military users who rely on them for the
transport and protection of their critical systems. The
award of this contract helps solidify Gichners position
as the premier manufacturer of shelters and shelter systems
for the US armed forces, and represents another critical
step in achieving the growth plans we have established for
the company.”
About Gichner Shelter Systems
Gichner Shelter Systems designs, manufactures and integrates
tactical and logistic shelters and related products for
military and commercial applications. Its shelters, assembled
from lightweight bonded panels fabricated using both foam
and beam and honeycomb core construction are used worldwide.
Gichner's core products include all of the US military Standard
Family of Tactical Shelters as well as numerous custom designed
shelters and derivatives.
In addition to its extensive line of standard shelters,
Gichner provides turn-key systems that are “rack ready”
for the installation of its customers electronic systems.
Gichner offers more than 35 years of engineering expertise
in the application of proven solutions and the development
of custom solutions to systems mobility and environmental
protection of electronic systems. Its customer list includes
virtually every major prime contractor as well as all of
the major military buying commands. Gichner products are
sold and serviced worldwide.
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