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Kanders Acquires Controlling Interest In Firm That Makes Deployable Shelters

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, December 21st, 2012

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Kanders & Co., has acquired a controlling interest in DHS Technologies LLC, a firm that makes deployable shelters for the United States government and armed forces and for international customers, a deal that marks the company's return to the defense industry. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. DHS Technologies makes mobile infrastructure systems under its DRASH product line, including 64 models of quick-erect, strike soft-walled shelters, over 20 support trailer systems with multiple integrated utility packages and accessories to…

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