TenCate Protective Fabrics USA has signed a significant contract with a new customer outside the US for the delivery of TenCate Defender(TM) M inherently flame-resistant fabric regarding personal protective uniforms for national armed forces.
Neither the name nor nationality of this customer can be disclosed, for military reasons. Initial deliveries of this multi-year contract will take place in the first quarter of 2015. No further financial information will be provided. On the basis of this contract, TenCate expects a substantial increase in TenCate Defender(TM) M revenues in the coming year.
As the leader in flame resistant materials, TenCate Protective Fabrics supplies TenCate Defender(TM) M to around 20 nations worldwide for the protection of their military personnel. Uniforms made with TenCate Defender(TM) M fabrics are inherently flame-resistant and provide protective comfort and optimal durability, such as breathability and moisture regulation.
About Ten Cate
Royal Ten Cate (TenCate) is a multinational company which combines material technology and chemical processes in the development and production of functional materials with distinctive characteristics. TenCate products are sold worldwide.
Systems and materials from TenCate come under four areas of application: safety & protection, space & aerospace; infrastructure and the environment; sport and recreation. TenCate occupies leading positions in protective fabrics, composites for space and aerospace, antiballistics, geosynthetics and synthetic turf. TenCate is listed on the NYSE Euronext (AMX).