NI Industries and Solidica Enter Into Advanced Manufacturing Development Effort for Enhanced Military Vehicle Performance

TriMas Corporation TRS has signed an advanced manufacturing development agreement with Solidica. The agreement establishes a pilot manufacturing line for DuraTi™, Solidica's revolutionary lightweight armor developed for military/defense and security applications. Suitable for both legacy and new platforms, DuraTi™ reduces the weight of select ballistic applications by up to 25 percent as compared to conventional materials currently in use in Afghanistan and Iraq. "The production of such an exciting new armor solution continues the prominent legacy of innovation and manufacturing excellence that has characterized NI Industries' contributions to our national security since the late 1930s," said Anil Shanbhag, vice president and general manager of NI Industries. "We're thrilled to partner with Solidica to advance DuraTi™ production capability so that we can meet the growing demand for lightweight armor alternatives necessary for enhanced survivability and increased platform mobility."