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Transhield To Supply Protective Vehicle Covers–Largest Defense Contract In Company History

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, November 4th, 2013

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Elkhart, Ind.-based Transhield Inc. Nov. 1 said the company was awarded an $8.3 million contract--the largest defense contract in company history to supply protective covers for more than 4,500 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles in the Army fleet as well as covers for 217 Navy MRAPs, Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs), M777 Howitzers and other critical items. The Marine Corps Systems Command awarded the contract. The Marines, which have been using Transhield vehicle covers to protect their fleet…

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