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Unprotected equipment outside is deteriorating; water intrusion, mold, UV, corrosion. Corrosion impairs the readiness of military armament. The Army reported a significant number of failures due to corrosion on the 155 mm medium-towed howitzer so severe that they resulted in aborted missions. A study estimates that between 30 to 40 percent of the aborts are direct results of corrosion. Corrosion is also identified as accounting for 39 percent of all unscheduled maintenance for the howitzer, further reducing the readiness levels of the equipment.** Corrosion Cost for Army Ground Vehicles is 12.6 percent of the total maintenance costs for all Army Ground Vehicles.* Corrosion accounts for 8% of weapons down-time or instances wherein they do not function properly.
| LIN | Description | Average corrosion-related cost per vehicle (thousands) | Rank in top 20 of corrosion related cost per vehicle | Total corrosion related cost (thousands) | Rank in top -20 of total corrosion related cost | Combined average and total cost ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T13168 | Tank Combat Full Tracked 120mm gun M1A1 | 98 | 3 | 128984 | 2 | 5 |
| T13305 | Tank Combat Full Tracked 120mm gun M1A2 | 134 | 2 | 62581 | 3 | 5 |
| H57642 | Howitzer Medium Self Propelled | 50 | 7 | 34309 | 5 | 12 |
| F40375 | Fighting Vehicle Full Tracked Industry Hi Survivability | 22 | 13 | 32229 | 6 | 19 |
| R50681 | Recovery Vehicle Full Tracked Medium | 19 | 14 | 21397 | 9 | 23 |
| G78306 | Generator Set Diesel 60Kw50/60Hz-Trailer Mounted | 32 | 9 | 13884 | 15 | 24 |
| T96883 | Trailer Flatbed 5 Ton 4-Wheel General Purpose | 12 | 19 | 25753 | 8 | 27 |
| YF200R | Mine Resistant Vehicle Cart 1 | 26 | 11 | 10704 | 18 | 29 |
Protective Covers. Almost all vehicles that have turrets leak have the following issues: internal mold and corrosion, coating system deterioration due to UV and abrasion, equipment electronic failure from corrosion and excessive heat damage during storage, airborne particulates which cause corrosion and sand damage to windscreens. Protective covers are having a dramatic effect in reducing corrosion from UV, sand, moisture and airborne pollutants. To be effective a cover needs, at a minimum, to be extremely air permeable to naturally offload moisture and heat. The US Army is having success using special corrosion-reducing covers. An effective protective cover, employed correctly, will significantly improve readiness, reduce maintenance and extend life cycle. “Corrosion remains the largest preventable cost to the U.S. military, a cost which exceeds $23.0 billion per year.” Heat, dust, UV rays and moisture degrade military hardware, leading to decreased readiness, increased manpower requirements and significantly higher long-term costs.
REFRENCES: *Reference : CorrDefense Volume 9, Number 1 Spring 2013 Inside DOD: DOD estimates the Effect of Corrosion on the Cost and Availability of Army Ground Vehicles **Reference: GAO-03-753
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ABOUT ADS ADS Inc. is a leading solutions provider that proudly serves all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local government organizations, law enforcement agencies, first responders, partner nations and the defense industry. The weapons and optics team at ADS understands the importance of having access to critical components and equipment required to effectively maintain, upgrade and secure military commands’ weapon systems. This latest contract is another demonstration of ADS’ ability to integrate partner capabilities to best serve its customers. Overall, ADS is focused on solving customers’ challenges through the largest product and service offerings, the broadest array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and logistics solutions and legendary customer service. To learn more, please visit the ADS website at www.adsinc.gurumediadev.com.
We have a large number of ODU Alumni at ADS, so this is a program that we are proud to support. Tickets for Troops was created by ODU to provide local military members and their families the opportunity to attend Monarch athletic events in appreciation for their service. Customers, friends and family who are active duty or retired military can go to http://ynottix.com/promo and enter the promo code “TROOPS” to claim up to 4 tickets for any ODU Men’s or Women’s Basketball Game, compliments of ADS and ODU while supplies last!
The Old Dominion University Monarchs men’s and women’s basketball teams will be honoring our service members at their annual Military Appreciation games on January 23rd vs. Marshall (Men’s) and January 9th vs. Southern Miss (Lady Monarchs). To obtain tickets and learn more, click the buttons below or on the specific game you are interested in attending. See you on the court- GO MONARCHS!
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This past weekend, ADS Inc. partnered with the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia (USO HRCV) at ODU’s Military Appreciation Day as part of the Tickets for Troops program. This program was started by ODU in January 2015 as way of providing complimentary tickets to ODU men’s and women’s basketball games to military members and their families. The program has since grown to include ODU football, soccer and wrestling matches and baseball games.
During the first timeout of the Military Appreciation Day festivities, ADS honored the USO HRCV for their service and dedication to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces by presenting them with a game ball and a donation. The Monarchs went on to win the game against UTEP with a score of 31-21. For game highlights click over to the ODU Sports webpage HERE. Our own Jason Wallace got some air time on the radio during the game to talk about the Tickets for Troops program and our partnership with the USO – to listen in, click HERE!
“What we do for our customers far exceeds just conducting business with them,” said Jason Wallace, ADS, Inc. CEO and ODU alumnus. “When we have an opportunity to give back and really show, not just talk, about how much we care about our customers, we definitely want to be a part of that. It’s who we are as a company and we have the best customer in the world: the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.”
This is ADS’ second straight year participating in the Tickets for Troops program as it is in keeping with the company’s mission of providing support to the men and women of the military. So far, ADS has helped ODU distribute more than 400 tickets to military members through the Tickets for Troops program. For more information on the Tickets for Troops program and to find tickets, check out the website: www.odusports.com or click the buttons below. GO BIG BLUE!
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (November 3, 2015) – ADS, Inc., a leading provider of value-added logistics and supply chain solutions, announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Theodor Wille Intertrade (TWI). In September 2015, ADS entered into a definitive agreement with TWI shareholders to acquire all of TWI’s outstanding shares. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland with operations in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, TWI will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ADS, Inc.
TWI is a global provider of integrated supply chain solutions to customers primarily operating in the United States European Command (EUCOM) and the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) regions. As an ADS subsidiary, TWI will continue to operate its business as a division of ADS.
TWI delivers construction materials, equipment, hardware, food and food services, as well as providing logistics and transportation management services to the U.S. military and other large government contractors operating in the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) regions. TWI’s existing business and pipeline will complement ADS’ current portfolio of contract vehicles and provide both companies with exciting new business development opportunities.
Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va., ADS provides equipment, procurement and support solutions to Department of Defense (DOD), other U.S. Government agencies, defense contractors and foreign governments. The company ensures mission success, operational efficiency and cost savings for its customers. The ADS team is comprised of dedicated professionals, veterans and retired government personnel with unmatched knowledge of suppliers, products, procurement, budget processes, supply chain management and logistics.
Joining forces with TWI allows ADS to immediately diversify its business into the food and subsistence market. The ability for ADS to combine its global capabilities with TWI’s existing logistics, transportation and supply chain management services expertise in local markets throughout Europe, the Middle East and Central and Southwest Asia will bring tremendous benefits to its customers and partners.
“Now that the acquisition is officially finalized, the entire team is eager to commence with plans to integrate these two highly complementary businesses,” said Karan Rai, ADS President and CFO. “While our focus will be on successful integration execution in the short term, I am genuinely excited about the long-term growth opportunities for this combined ADS and TWI platform.”
ADS and TWI have a long history of building customer loyalty; both are two of only 15 companies recognized as a Gold-Tier supplier for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) as part of the Department of Defense’s Superior Supplier Incentive Program. The Gold-Tier distinction is the highest honor awarded to a supplier by DLA. The Gold-Tier program is designed to identify the highest performing suppliers measured in areas such as cost, schedule, performance, quality and business relations. To be eligible, companies must have significant DLA contracts, a proven track record of performance and an established rating with the federal Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). More than 150 suppliers were considered for these awards, with only the top 40 selected as DLA’s Gold-Tier suppliers. The Gold-Tier distinction is the highest honor awarded to a supplier by DLA.
“We’re excited to welcome TWI to the ADS family,” said Damian del Toro, ADS Vice President. “TWI is an amazing company with fantastic people. When combined with the industry-leading team at ADS, we have a unique opportunity to further enhance our global services to solve our customers’ challenges while achieving our strategic growth plans.” Mr. del Toro will be spearheading the ADS-TWI integration and will serve as the TWI Division General Manager.
About TWI TWI provides innovative, integrated and trusted solutions that make challenging global supply chains work. The company leverages the latest technology and methodologies to develop smarter, more efficient and transparent international supply chain management, supply chain analytics and procurement outsourcing solutions. Putting their corporate and individual experience along with their unparalleled knowledge base to work for clients in a wide range of challenging markets is at the core of their business. TWI is a wholly owned subsidiary of ADS, Inc. To learn more, please visit the TWI website at www.twipv.com.
About ADS, Inc. ADS Inc. is a leading value-added logistics and supply chain solutions provider that proudly serves all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local government organizations, law enforcement agencies, first responders, partner nations and the defense industry. The company is focused on solving customers’ challenges by providing the best product and service offerings, the broadest array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and legendary customer service. To learn more, please visit the ADS website at www.adsinc.gurumediadev.com.
More than building homes, they build communities, they build hope and they build the opportunity for families to help themselves. It’s an honor and privilege for Habitat SHR to help create affordable housing solutions for Veterans and active-duty military families in our community. Since 2014, 10% of all Habitat SHR partner-families have served in our Armed Forces. The Habitat for Heroes home build shares our mission of supporting our nation’s military, veterans, first-responders and their families. Working together, ADS and Habitat for Humanity SHR can make a real difference to the people who matter most.
“ Nothing makes me more proud of the company I work for and the people I work with than the united effort on helping people who cannot help themselves. The commitment that I saw this past weekend when my follow employees took time from their life to help others was inspiring to say the least.” -Carl Swayze
“This was such an amazing experience, they always say it’s better to give than receive, and that statement is so true. Giving back to the community and being a part of the ADS team is an honor and I look forward to future events.” -Jen Subasavage
“I don’t know how to build a house, that‘s a given, but when multiple people come together and as a group, we succeed in creating something that someone who needs our help will eventually be able to live in. That in itself is a humbling experience that I was appreciative of being able to take part” -Michelle Wiggs
“It was a blast and I look forward to more opportunities like it. How often do you get to support a great cause, help grow your local community, get some exercise, and build relationships with your teammates all at once?” – Mike Eyre
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (October 14, 2015) – Hyperstealth will be providing two types of its US4CES Transitional combat camouflage to the Infanteria de Marina, Naval Infantry of Mexico. The pattern was selected after rigorous objective testing proved the US4CES Transitional camouflage was almost twice as effective as their existing digital pattern and Multicam in three separate environments. The US4CES Transitional pattern has been renamed “Marina Trans Jungle” and will be used to replace all uniforms in the Infanteria de Marina.
The US4CES Transitional pattern originated in 2010 as a result of Guy Cramer/ADS, Inc.’s bid for the U.S. Army’s “Phase IV Camouflage Improvement Effort” designed to replace the existing camouflage pattern. The US4CES Transitional pattern was made available for consideration by other militaries and government agencies in 2014.
“These test results, demonstrate the versatility of this pattern, not just in competition with other patterns, but rather as being effective in its own right. Hyperstealth patterns are in demand because they continue to prove to be very effective, employing scientific doctrine which reduced detection by an adversary. Our patterns also capitalize on the disguising joint movement, tricking the brain into not triggering the ‘threat’ whistle. The results are astounding.”
-Guy Cramer, President & CEO of Hyperstealth Biotechnology
Objective testing in three separate environments, lowland forest, lowland scrub desert and riparian forest, pitted US4CES Transitional pattern against the existing force digital woodland camouflage. Over the course of multiple trials, the final results demonstrate that the US4CES Transitional pattern is significantly more difficult to detect than the existing Mexican Marine camouflage. It took 30 percent longer to detect the US4CES pattern than it did to detect the woodland digital pattern in the same environment whereas in one environment, a large percentage of the viewers could not even detect the target. The Marina Trans Jungle pattern demonstrates a significant improvement in performance over the previously used Mexican Marine pattern with regard to detection time and probability of detection in all tested environments.
“When the Mexican government decided that the US4CES Transitional pattern was the way to go, we knew that we had the resources to outfit the entire force,” said Akos “Ike” Horvath, ADS Operational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) product & application specialist. “The ADS and HyperStealth team has already demonstrated that we can outfit and design uniforms and hardware for any force in any terrain in any country. Providing this complete camouflage solution to the Mexican government is another way we can demonstrate the type of value we provide to our customers. We deliver complete solutions that really get the job done.” The charts below represent the results of the tests conducted by the Mexican Marina.
About HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp. First established in March 1999, by Guy Cramer, HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp. develops and provides cutting- edge military camouflage based on mathematical fractals, elevating the design process to a scientific level of scientific expertise. Cramer has developed more than 12,000 patterns, all of which are under international copyright. HyperStealth has delivered digital camouflage to more than 10 countries’ militaries, various police forces and organizations including the Kingdom of Jordan, Chile, United Arab Emirates (UAE), India, 3M®, Afghanistan, W.L. Gore & Associates (Gore-Tex®), Canada, Mexico, Afghanistan Civil Police (ANCOP), and the United States. HyperStealth is referenced in the NATO Programme for Security through Science. More than 4,500,000 uniforms and 3000+ military vehicles use HyperStealth® Camouflage patterns.
About ADS ADS Inc. is a leading solutions provider that proudly serves all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local government organizations, law enforcement agencies, first responders, partner nations and the defense industry. The company’s Operational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) team is provide a one-stop-shop for all uniform and outfitting challenges. From boots to gloves and everything in-between, ADS’ OCIE in-house experts bring valuable experience to the team. They are committed to building a custom solution if one does not exist. Overall, ADS is focused on solving customers’ challenges through the largest product and service offerings, the broadest array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and logistics solutions and legendary customer service. To learn more, please visit the ADS website at www.adsinc.gurumediadev.com.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. (September 23, 2015):
Current combat missions in austere environments with limited resources are changing the dynamics of battlefield medicine. The special operations community is quickly revising its standing medical care practices to address more prolonged care scenarios with an emphasis on developing new methods of communicating patient status and data as well as receiving remote medical assistance. Getting expert medical advice and treatment to wounded service members as quickly and efficiently as possible has always been a challenge for the U.S. military. Come to think of it, this has been the case for just about every military on the planet. While the standard MEDEVAC and CASEVAC conventions get the job done pretty handily, they are not as efficient as they could be due to information gaps and the lack of on-the-scene medical expertise. These are two of primary issues the HALO Rx. system, developed primarily by SIX15 Technologies, in partnership with ADS, Inc. hopes to address.
HALO Rx is a helmet-mounted monocle or eyeglasses with built-in heads-mounted-display (HMD) that highlights active patient data in the field of view. Patient vitals are collected by vital sign pucks and transmitted from forward-deployed medical stations via vital signs pucks to a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) certified cloud. The HIPAA cloud can be accessed by an advanced medical provider at an off-site, fixed medical facility. Additionally, the system’s open architecture allows for any information gathered by medical devices with output capability to be collected in the field and transmitted back to the fixed facility. The HALO Rx is like having an on-scene medical expert, even in the most remote and challenging environments. On-scene medical personnel facilitate the interaction between off-site advanced medical providers and the patient. Live video, voice and patient data are captured from the point of injury or within an evacuation vehicle. This data is encrypted and transmitted over any network to the HIPAA cloud provided by Adhere2Care (A2C). This real-time consultation enables continuous medical treatment and reduces gaps in information and triage as a patient is administered care. Advanced providers can guide and direct medical treatment as required.
“We don’t have enough doctors to cover all the battlefields. Their advice is absolutely needed,” said Brad Stewart, ADS Medical Team Business Development Manager. “That’s the beauty of HALO. Anyone can use it, medical professional or not. It is designed to deliver real-time advanced medicine experts’ advice at the point-of-injury through point-of-view telemedicine. You become the eyes, ears and hands of the doctor.
Another benefit of having access to expert medical advice down-range is determining the appropriate response to medical issues. In the past, forward-deployed medical facilities would err on the side of caution when deciding whether or not to MEDEVAC a patient. The HALO Rx consultations with medical experts help on-site medical professionals determine the right treatment or level of care rather than defaulting to a MEDEVAC. This keeps the movement of personnel in and out of hostile areas to a minimum. It also supports the notion of prolonged field care (PFC) as opposed to the overuse of limited resources for unnecessary patient evacuations.
PFC is the result of longer times on station due, more specifically, to those operating in Africa, where even an emergency CASEVAC can take 36 to 72 hours to move from one echelon of care to the next. PFC is becoming a standard of care for SOCOM teams where CASEVAC and MEDEVAC missions are no longer a viable option. Telemedicine has become the key component to PFC. Currently there are courses of instruction that the U.S. State Department and various SOCOM units are developing through groups such as JTM Training Group in Las Vegas.
“The Halo Rx is a game-changer in the wearables and telemedicine revolution,” said Jim Donnelly, vice president of business development at SIX 15 Technologies. “As the adoption for devices like the Halo Rx continues to grow, we will see the walls of interoperability start to come down, investments grow and more partnerships start to form. We have the opportunity and honor to design innovative devices and technology that exponentially improve the care available to military personnel in remote areas and beyond. It’s no small task, but we are off to a promising start.”
About SIX15 SIX15 Technologies is the world leader in researching, developing and manufacturing wearable optical displays. SIX15 Technologies develop both off-the-shelf and customer smart glass solutions for Fortune 500 companies and government and defense agencies. We specialize in high-resolution, head-mounted displays (HMD) and optoelectronic module (OEM) manufacturing. Located in Henrietta, N.Y., our 9,000 square foot productions facility manufactures OEM components for thermal images, industrial display systems, R&D projects and customer computing and display solutions. SIX15 Technologies is at the forefront of wearable solutions for the defense industry, public safety, security, medical and first responder markets globally with about 250,000 wearable optical modules delivered and integrated into OEM’s systems.
About ADS ADS Inc. is a leading solutions provider that proudly serves all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local government organizations, law enforcement agencies, first responders, partner nations and the defense industry. The company’s medical team is comprised of multiple subject matter experts with backgrounds and experience in military medicine. Their specialties include, but are certainly not limited to, combat medicine, custom medical kitting solutions, domestic preparedness, emergency medical services, evacuation & rescue, battalion aid stations and medical treatment solutions. Overall, ADS is focused on solving customers’ challenges through the largest product and service offerings, the broadest array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and logistics solutions and legendary customer service. To learn more, please visit the ADS website at www.adsinc.gurumediadev.com.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (September 16, 2015) – ADS, Inc., a leading provider of value-added logistics and supply chain solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with the shareholders of Theodor Wille Intertrade (TWI) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of TWI. TWI, headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with operating subsidiaries in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, is a global provider of integrated supply chain solutions to customers primarily operating in the United States European Command (EUCOM) and the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) regions.
TWI delivers construction materials, equipment, hardware, food and food services as well as provides logistics and transportation management services to the U.S. military and other large government contractors.
“Acquiring TWI immediately combines the global capabilities of ADS with the deep local market expertise of TWI in Europe, the Middle East and Central and Southwest Asia,” said Karan Rai, ADS president and CFO. “TWI’s existing business and pipeline is highly complementary to our portfolio of contract vehicles and provides sound cost and revenue synergy opportunities. This acquisition will also allow us to accelerate growth in an efficient and disciplined manner.”
ADS and TWI are two of only 15 companies recognized as a Gold-Tier supplier for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) as part of the Department of Defense’s Superior Supplier Incentive Program or SSIP. The program is designed to identify the highest performing suppliers measured in areas such as cost, schedule, performance, quality and business relations.
The Gold-Tier distinction is the highest bracket awarded to a company. To be eligible, companies must have significant DLA contracts, a proven track record of performance and an established rating with the federal Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). More than 150 suppliers were considered for these awards, with only the top 40 selected as DLA’s Gold-Tier suppliers.
“This recognition from DLA, confirms that both ADS and TWI are committed to providing the highest level of customer service,” said Jason Wallace, ADS CEO. “It will be a good fit when we are able to combine our efforts.”
The transaction will close, following satisfaction of certain conditions and approvals, which is currently projected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2015.
About TWI TWI provides innovative, integrated and trusted solutions that make challenging global supply chains work. The company leverages the latest technology and methodologies to develop smarter, more efficient and transparent international supply chain management, supply chain analytics and procurement outsourcing solutions. Putting their corporate and individual experience along with their unparalleled knowledge base to work for clients in a wide range of challenging markets is at the core of their business. To learn more, please visit the TWI website at www.twipv.com.
About ADS, Inc. ADS Inc. is a leading solutions provider that proudly serves all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local government organizations, law enforcement agencies, first responders, partner nations and the defense industry. The company is focused on solving customers’ challenges through the largest product and service offerings, the broadest array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and logistics solutions and legendary customer service.