TurtleSkin Factory Tour for IACTP Attendees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

TurtleSkin and IACTP Host Stab-Resistant Body Armor Training Workshop

TurtleSkin MFA flexible stab armor is designed and built at the US manufacturing facility of Warwick Mills in New Ipswich, NH.

October 11, 2010, New Ipswich, NH – Corrections professionals attending the IACTP 26th Annual Trainer’s Conference in Boston on November 7-10, will have the opportunity to participate in an excursion to the TurtleSkin Body Armor manufacturing plant in nearby New Ipswich, NH. The tour will feature information and training sessions related to the testing, application, and use of stab-resistant body armor.
A live demonstration of body armor testing procedures will immediately follow a tour of the manufacturing and research facility. A hands-on interactive session of stab testing with a variety of edged weapons and a discussion on the test standards and procedures according to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is also part of the evening’s event.

To learn more and pre register for the workshop, visit http://bit.ly/IACTPpr Space is limited to 50 visitors. Transportation is provided. The workshop is not open to the public.
Warwick Mills, makers of TurtleSkin materials, specializes in high-performance fabrics, laminates and consumer products for use in personal protective equipment, aerospace technologies, industrial safety, and defense applications. Warwick has a legacy of research and development in flexible composite safety materials and remains at the forefront of textile technology innovation.

Founded in 1974, the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel is an international professional association of trainers, training administrators, and educators representing all aspects of the field of adult and juvenile justice.

For artwork or information contact:
John Cronin, Product Manager
TurtleSkin Body Armor
phone: +1.603.291.1002
jcronin@warwickmills.com

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