U.S. defense suppliers to meet key decision-makers at India's "DEFEXPO 2012”

March 23, 2012 - PRLog -- WALDWICK, NJ—March  22, 2012—The products and services of 20 of the top U.S. defense firms will be showcased in the U.S. International Pavilion at Defexpo India 2012, the seventh in the series of biennial Land, Naval & Internal Security Systems Exhibitions. The show takes place in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from March 29 to April 1, 2012.

International event management firm Kallman Worldwide is organizing the U.S. International Pavilion at Defexpo for the first time. The pavilion will occupy nearly 800 square meters in Hall 14. Exhibitors represent 10 U.S. states; more than half are new to the show.

“Involvement of U.S. suppliers with the Indian Ministry of Defense  is extremely important. The cooperation and hospitality that we’ve always felt from the MOD makes it even more enjoyable when we can bring a strong U.S. International Pavilion together,” said Tom Kallman, president and CEO of Kallman Worldwide.

Defexpo attracts more than 40,000 trade visitors from 47 countries interested in all types of armored vehicles, automated security, electro-optical and telecom systems, communications, information technology, weapons and explosives, parachutes, surveillance equipment, satellites, magnetic sensors, medical equipment, apparel, R&D, submarines, tanks, anti-aircraft guns, explosives/detection systems, shipbuilding and repair and other related products and services.      
               
U.S. International Pavilion exhibitors include:

ATK (Arlington, VA) ATK is an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company with operations in 22 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and internationally. Defexpo provides ATK an opportunity to highlight its growing capabilities in several business areas including integrated weapon systems, precision-guidance for artillery and mortars, advanced programmable artillery fuzing, ammunition and accessories for law enforcement and special operations forces, missile warning systems, small-caliber ammunition, and illuminating flares. http://www.atk.com
Dewey Electronics Corporation (Oakland, NJ) is launching its hybrid diesel power generation system for renewable energy sources. The system, when combined with alternative energy, reduces fossil fuel use by 30.7% when compared with standard generators. The company’s battery management and energy storage technologies can provide power in the 2.0 kW to 5.0 kW range while conserving fossil fuel. These systems provide power to remote austere areas and reduce fossil fuel reliance by utilizing renewable energy sources.  The company designs and manufactures compact, air-cooled, diesel-powered generators, auxiliary power units (APUs), power and energy management systems, power electronics, and control systems for military and defense use. http://www.deweyelectronics.com/

HDT Airborne Systems, a division of HDT Global (Solon, OH), is exhibiting its Guided Precision Aerial Delivery Systems (GPADS). GPADS use GPS guidance to autonomously deliver payloads to specific locations and are designed for missions to remote areas where re-supplying troops on the ground is a dangerous undertaking. The company states that it is capable of providing a complete aerial delivery solution for payloads from 100lbs to 42,000lbs. The company also claims to provide systems with glide ratios between 3.75:1 and 4:1.  Products include MicroFly™, FireFly™, DragonFly™ and MegaFly™. www.hdtglobal.com

North American Rescue (Greer, SC) aims to decrease preventable death with its line of medical products for use by global military, federal agencies, civilian law enforcement, EMS and pre-hospital life savers. The line includes the C-A-T® (Combat Application Tourniquet), ChitoGauze™ Hemostatic Bandage, HyFin® Chest Seal, ARS® Needle Decompression Kit and Nasopharyngeal Airway Kit.  The products are based on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines, focusing on the leading causes of preventable combat death–extremity hemorrhage, tension pneumothorax and airway obstruction. Hypothermia is a significant concern as well; NAR also offers the Hypothermia Prevention and Management Kit™
(HPMK®) and the ARCºtc™ Thermal Wrap. www.narescue.com

Textron Systems (Wilmington, MA) will showcase a variety of mature technologies, including its smart weapons, for completing military missions while protecting friendly forces and non-combatants. Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), and One System UAS command-and-control architecture deliver UAS full-motion video to dismounted troops and power teaming between manned and unmanned assets. Tactical wheeled Armored Security Vehicles incorporate ballistic protection with firepower and all-terrain operation at up to 65 mph. The company's fleet of marine craft includes the Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), a fully amphibious landing craft that can attain speeds of 40+ knots, and haul up to 75 tons of payload.  http://textronsystems.com

Kallman Worldwide Inc. (Waldwick, NJ)
Kallman Worldwide Inc. offers nearly 50 years of experience in the marketing and managing of international exhibition spaces and events. The business has helped some 10,000 multinational companies and government agencies maximize their tradeshow investments and Exhibit With Confidence™ around the world.

Kallman provides
•   legendary international marketing expertise
•   a comprehensive suite of support options and
•   top-tier customer service
so that clients can focus on presenting their businesses to critical decision-makers and influencers at industry-leading trade shows around the world.

Founded in 1963, the Kallman group of companies has been involved with more than 700 exhibitions in Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the USA.  The company specializes in aerospace, defense, maritime, energy, mining and healthcare. For more information, go to http://www.kallman.com