May 1, 2009

CamelBak® and Kroll International Join Forces for United States Distribution of Military and Law Enforcement Products

PETALUMA, CA (May 1, 2009)
CamelBak^® Products LLC, the world leader in hydration systems, has reached an agreement with Kroll International to represent the CamelBak Military and Law Enforcement division of products in the United States. Kroll International, based in Shelby Township, Michigan, is joining CamelBak’s comprehensive dealer support network and is the nation’s largest wholesaler of law enforcement, tactical, fire and EMS products.

"We are excited to have Kroll join our team,” said Layne Rigney, Vice President of Global Sales at CamelBak. “Their exceptional reputation of sales and service makes them the best choice to represent and distribute CamelBak products. Kroll’s established relationships and wealth of industry knowledge will be a great match for our Maximum^® Gear products.”

Beginning in May 2009, Kroll will offer products from the CamelBak Maximum Gear product line including CamelBak hydration packs, gloves, reservoirs and accessories.  New innovations to the Maximum Gear line for 2009 include the ThermoBak^® AB which attaches directly to a warfighter’s body armor or can be worn as a stand-alone hydration pack, as well as the Friction Fighter™ NT and Max Grip™ NT gloves. Both gloves come from the CamelBak Flame Retardant line, and are approved for all aviation by the US Air Force and US Army. The Max Grip™ NT is also NAVAIR approved.