1. 2005 WORLD WIDE ARMORED CAR SURVEY
Preview of Dramatic Changes
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2. (1) Market Overview
The trend towards rifle level cars started in 2003 with the Iraq war – 2004 was a year of market and supplier growth
2005 – capacities increased, demand finally met
Not all armorers survived this growth opportunity but many prospered
As did critical suppliers

3. 2005: Unprecedented Growth
The market increased 20-25% in one year – the largest volume increase ever
And the market is now two clearly separate –and somewhat equal- segments
A handgun level market almost exclusively in South America
A rifle level market primarily in the Middle East and Eastern Europe

4. World Growth Is Centered In The East and Middle East
Our research indicates the greatest percentage growth has occurred in Russia and the “Stans”
In absolute numbers, rifle level growth in units is led by the Middle East
Together, they will ultimately be the largest market in the world by number of units and dollar value

5. Not All Armorers Prospered
The rush to become a rifle level armorer left some behind
The capital required to ramp up, stock opaque and transparent armor was a problem
There were supplier issues: those who had prior connections prospered
As demand was met, price became less of a factor

6. What Is Required To Be Successful In The Rifle Market Of The Future?
Better suspensions
Standard glass designs to facilitate replacement
More attention to vehicle integrity – armor attachments, better mechanical systems from door hinges to window mechanisms
I.E.D. certified protection

7. Other Areas and Stats Sales by area of the world
Gov’t vs private sales, demand by armor levels
I.E.D.’s and their influence on ballistic standards and testing
Growing end-user sophistication and what that will mean for independent armorers
Dynamic testing vs. static will become mandatory
Most popular armored vehicles and trends
Who are the major firms and their volumes
OEM’s in or out…who is serving the market
And much more……

8. New Survey Available March ‘06
Who subscribes to the surveys?
Automotive OEM’s
Tier 1,2 and 3 vendors
Major consulting firms
Armoring companies & integrators
Ballistic glass suppliers
Chemical and Steel firms
Corporate Security Directors
Risk Management firms/insurers

9. Reserve Now
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