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U.S. Department of State Selects Battelle to Build Armored Ford Expeditions

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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The armored Ford Expedition design will be the first purpose-built domestic vehicle armor package Battelle has designed, according to Sara Kuczek, the companys Ground Systems Division Manager.

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  • The armored Ford Expedition design will be the first purpose-built domestic vehicle armor package Battelle has designed, according to Sara Kuczek, the companys Ground Systems Division Manager.
  • Battelle is proud to bring its depth of engineering skills to DSS and other government agencies seeking armored vehicles manufactured in the United States, she said.
  • This is the second award in recent months for the Battelle Ground Systems team in support of DSS.
  • Earlier this year, the Department of State selected Battelle to build 229 armored Land Cruisers.

VivoPower International PLC Announces UAE Expansion

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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LONDON, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR) (“VivoPower”, the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has established a subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as it expands its capabilities to service the Middle East and surrounding markets. The Company’s new subsidiary entity is located at the world’s premier free trade zone, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (“DMCC”). The DMCC has been recognised with the Global Free Trade Zone of the Year award for the past seven years in a row by the Financial Times fDI Magazine. It is also the Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise.

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  • VivoPower establishes UAE subsidiary at the worlds premier free trade zone, DMCC in Dubai
    VivoPower will service Middle East, Africa, and Indian sub-continent markets from Dubai hub
    LONDON, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR) (VivoPower, the Company) is pleased to announce that it has established a subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as it expands its capabilities to service the Middle East and surrounding markets.
  • The Companys new subsidiary entity is located at the worlds premier free trade zone, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).
  • VivoPower is a sustainable energy solutions company focused on electrification solutions for customised and ruggedised fleet applications, and solar and critical power technology and services.
  • VivoPower is a certified B Corporation with operations in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

Battelle to Supply the Department of State with Armored Vehicles

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Monday, August 9, 2021
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Over the past decade, Battelle has steadily built its specialty automotive manufacturing capabilities at facilities on the west side of Columbus, Ohio, building hundreds of armored vehicles for select Department of Defense customers.

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  • Over the past decade, Battelle has steadily built its specialty automotive manufacturing capabilities at facilities on the west side of Columbus, Ohio, building hundreds of armored vehicles for select Department of Defense customers.
  • Under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) awarded last year by the Department of State, Battelle recently won a BPA call to build 229 armored Land Cruisers.
  • Since 2013, Battelle has transformed hundreds of standard pickup trucks and SUVs into specialty armored vehicles for U.S. Special Operations Command.
  • Prior to its current work on vehicles, Battelle armored High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles, more commonly called Humvees.