Manufacturing Magazine March 2015 | Page 105

USA of new Army Combat Uniforms ( ACU ), which is implementing a new camouflage pattern for all combat uniforms worn by the Army personnel .
The company is also working to reduce the labor content of the products it produces , and automation has been a strong focal point .
“ One of the major considerations in evaluating automation is the quantity to be produced and over what time period . Obviously , the larger the requirement the more feasible it is for the purchase and payback . Our plans for the future regarding expansion or capital expenditures will solely be determined by the requirement of the Department of Defense ,” said Lambert .
Over the last two years the industry has gone through some extremely tough challenges , according to Lambert , and the overall reduction in requirements of uniforms has had a major impact .
“ While we understand and support small business , there is a concern as to whether the shrinking industrial base and the financial stability of some small businesses will drastically impact the ability of DLA Troop Support to meet the requirements if the U . S . military is needed in a time of war .”
“ We have a great working relationship with the people at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia that is the contracting office for most of our production and feel very comfortable with our position for the future ,” adds Lambert .

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INDUSTRY
Manufacturing
HEADQUARTERS
P . O . Box 1310 Selma , Alabama , United States , 36702
FOUNDED
1987
EMPLOYEES
500
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