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Export Achievement Awards

Warwick Award


Warwick Mills - New Ipswich, New Hampshire

On July 14, 2008 United States Department of Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary Matt Priest presented an Export Achievement Award to Warwick Mills.

Founded in 1870 and located in a historic mill building in New Ipswich, Warwick Mills is a world leader in puncture and cut-resistant fabrics. Warwick has adapted its development strategy to remain at the forefront of woven flexible composites throughout its history. Warwick's custom engineered products and materials are currently used in applications ranging from military to aerospace to industrial safety.

Warwick holds 14 international patents in high-strength weaving processes. The company produces TurtleSkin protective materials and products for applications requiring advanced levels of puncture and cut protection, as well as durability and performance. The TurtleSkin product line includes gloves for safety and law enforcement, body armor, flame-resistant fabric, snake-resistant clothing, ultra high pressure waterjet gear, and puncture-resistant bike tire liners. Warwick exports its protective products to Mexico, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

(Picture from left to right: President of Warwick Mills, Charles Howland; DAS Matt Priest; John Cronin, Warwick Mills VP International Sales; Marc Jeton, Warwick Mills Director Global Arms Sales)