TPI Composites, Inc., a leading manufacturer of large-scale composite structures, and Armor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AH), a leading manufacturer and distributor of military vehicles, vehicle armor systems, and life safety and survivability systems, were joined by Congressman David Hobson (7th District-Ohio) today to unveil a new light-weight, all-composite HMMWV. The new vehicle, which is part of the U.S. Army’s All Composite Military Vehicle program, will be the first of its kind.The prototype vehicle was designed to demonstrate weight savings and durability in a tactical truck for the U.S. Army that can provide soldiers with maximum protection and performance. The vehicle is the result of an 18-month research and development program with the U.S. Army TARDEC and AM General. The vehicle will serve as a demonstration of how TPI can apply its composites technology to other military vehicles or vehicle components p..
