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PoliceOne.com ► January 2023
Team Wendy® unveils next generation ballistic helmet line at SHOT Show 2023
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► July 2021
Australian Dept of Defence Announce $35m Contract to Aquaterro Australian Combat Helmet (Team Wendy EXFIL) Refurbishment Program

 



Soldier Systems Daily ► March 2021
Team Wendy Makes Waves With New Maritime Helmet Liner
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► November 2020
Acquisition of Team Wendy by Avon Rubber PPC Now Closed
 




Cleveland Business Journal ► November 2020
Cleveland helmet maker Team Wendy's $130 million sale completed

 



CrainsCleveland.com ► November 2020
Team Wendy Sale to Avon Rubber Closes
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SPOTTER UP ► October 2020
Team Wendy EXFIL LTP Tactical Bump Helmet — Lightweight Protection for Your Best Weapon

 



The Rogersville Review ► October 2020
Hawkins County Rescue Squad receives lifesaving equipment grant award from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

 



CrainsCleveland.com ► September 2020
Team Wendy leaders see acquisition as chance to grow legacy globally​
 



Policemag.com ► September 2020
Helmet Maker Team Wendy Acquired by Avon Rubber
 



Canadian Plastics ► September 2020
Helmet maker Team Wendy to be acquired by Avon Rubber for $130 million



Plastics News ► September 2020
Avon buying helmet maker Team Wendy for $130M
 



Sporting Goods Intelligence
 ► September 2020
Team Wendy Sold to Avon Rubber for $130 Million
 


Frag Out! ► September 2020
Team Wendy to be Acquired by Avon Rubber for $130M
 



Strike-Hold! ► September 2020
Team Wendy to Become Part of Avon Protection Systems


 


GAT Daily ► September 2020
Team Wendy to be Acquired by Avon Rubber 

 

Defense Daily ► September 2020
Avon Rubber to Acquire Helmet Company Team Wendy
 

cleveland.com ► September 2020
Cleveland helmet maker Team Wendy sold for $130 million​
 

CrainsCleveland.com ► September 2020
Cleveland's Team Wendy to be acquired for $130 million
 


Cleveland Business Journal ► September 2020
Cleveland helmet maker Team Wendy sold for $130 million
 

Soldier Systems Daily ► September 2020
Team Wendy to be Acquired by Avon Rubber for $130 Million 
 

GAT Daily ► July 2020
Team Wendy® Releases EXFIL® Adapter for Amp Communication Headset
 


SPARTANAT: Gear, Reviews, SEALs and SOFs​
► July 2020
Ops-Core Now On Team Wendy​
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► July 2020
Team Wendy Releases EXFIL Adapter for AMP Communication Headset
 



OffGrid.com ► June 2020 
REVIEW: TEAM WENDY RADIO RIG
 



OFFICER.com ► May 2020
Two EXFIL Ballistic Helmets Pair With ESS Pivot Series Goggles
 



Manufacturing Works ► May 2020
Cleveland Manufacturers Step Up to Support the Fight Against COVID-19​
 

Policemag.com ► April 2020
Team Wendy Making, Donating 10,000 Cloth Masks
 


Cleveland19.com ► April 2020
Cleveland-based protective helmet company donating 10,000 cloth masks to healthcare workers​
 



EMS1.com ► April 2020
COVID-19: How public safety companies are assisting the frontline pandemic response​
 

PoliceOne.com ► April 2020
COVID-19: How public safety companies are assisting the frontline pandemic response​
 

Soldier Systems Daily ► April 2020
Team Wendy Joins The Fight To Protect Frontline Responders​
 

CrainsCleveland.com ► April 2020
Coronavirus daily update: April 21, 2020
 

News5Cleveland.com ► April 2020
Team Wendy, CLE manufacturer of protective gear for first responders, makes 10,000 masks for local hospitals
 


cleveland.com ► April 2020
Avery Dennison, Team Wendy making personal protective gear to help battle the coronavirus​
 



cleveland.com ► April 2020
New Cleveland company gets federal approval to produce ventilators during coronavirus pandemic
 

OFFICER.com ► March 2020
The EXFIL Ballistic Visor, Powered by ESS Lens Technology

 



KKCO NBC 11 News ► March 2020
GJPD K9 gets donated body armor

 


The GJPD Patrol ► March 2020
GJPD K9 Merlin Receives Donated Body Armor

 




Law Enforcement Product News ► March 2020
Make Sure Your Helmet Fits You
 




nationaldefensemagazine.org ► March 2020
We All Have a Role to Play in Ethical Innovation

 



ClearnceJobs/News & Career Advice ► February 2020
World War I Helmets Better at Protecting from Shockwaves than Modern Combat Helmets
 



reconbrothers.com ► February 2020
Team Wendy EXFIL LTP - Before You Buy
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► February 2020
Team Wendy – MultiCam Alpine Helmet Cover
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► January 2020
ORSWM 20 – Team Wendy M-216 Ski Helmet
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► January 2020
SHOT Show 20 – Team Wendy
 




Crossvile Chronicle ► January 2020
Crossville City Council approves purchase of Team Wendy rescue helmets for Crossville Fire Department
 



Policemag.com ► December 2019
Team Wendy Launches New CloudLine Helmet Liner
 



PoliceOne.com ► December 2019
Team Wendy Launches New Helmet Liner Raising the Bar on Comfort
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► December 2019
Team Wendy Launches New Helmet Liner Raising the Bar on Comfort
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► November 2019
Team Wendy Launches Assortment of New Helmet Accessories
 



FireRescue1.com ► November 2019
When is a helmet more than just a helmet?
 




FireChief.com ► November 2019
When is a helmet more than just a helmet?

 


OffGrid.com ► November 2019 
New: Team Wendy Radio Rig
 

AmmoLand.com ► October 2019
Team Wendy Launches Radio Rig for Search & Rescue Community

 

Military Times ► October 2019
Team Wendy launches radio rig for search and rescue community

 


Firefighting in Canada ► October 2019
Team Wendy announces launch of the Radio Rig

 


Breach Bang Clear ► October 2019
Search and Rescue Radio Rig from Team Wendy now available

 

Soldier Systems Daily ► October 2019
Team Wendy Launches Radio Rig For Search And Rescue Community
 


TacticalBluePrint.com ► October 2019
Best Bump Helmet 2019

 

Backcountry Magazine ► September 2019
2020 Gear Guide: M-216 selected as one of top five best helmets (Note: Only the number one ranked helmet is listed in this digital coverage, see the print version of the 2020 Gear Guide for reviews of all 39 Editors’ Choice winners)
 


WKYC.com LIVE on Lakeside
► September 2019
Jose Rizo-Patron – Hit the Slopes the Right Way with Team Wendy

 


Soldier Systems Daily ► September 2019
Team Wendy Successfully Overcomes Opposition to Its European CAM FIT Retention System Patent
 



Military Technology ► September 2019
Soldier Modernisation: Big Plans Fall Short
Changing Approaches: Australian Defense Force (ADF) - Page 39
 



El Blog de Tiro Táctico (EBdT2) ► September 2019
Podcast EBdT2 Episodio 13: Protección de la cabeza, cascos blindados y Team Wendy, con Jose Rizo-Patrón, director de Team Wendy.
 



OFFICER.com ► August 2019
LAPD and LASD Equip 180 SWAT Officers with Team Wendy Helmets
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► August 2019
LAPD and LASD Equip 180 SWAT Officers with Team Wendy Helmets
 




GAT Daily ► August 2019
LAPD and LASD Equip 180 SWAT Officers with Team Wendy Helmets
 



Policemag.com ► August 2019
LAPD and LASD Equip 180 SWAT Officers with Team Wendy Helmets
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► August 2019
Team Wendy Adds New Shroud Accessory to Product Lineup
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► July 2019
Agilite Releases New Team Wendy Helmet Cover Series
 



FOX 8 News "Kickin' it with Kenny" 
► July 2019
Kenny Crumpton visits with Team Wendy at the Cleveland Industrial Innovation Center in Collinwood for Cleveland Chain Reaction 
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► July 2019
Team Wendy Releases Next Generation Carbon Helmet
 



SPARTANAT: Gear, Reviews, SEALs and SOFs​
► June 2019
EXFIL® SAR Backcountry Helmet Review
 



PrepMedic ► June 2019
EXFIL® SAR Tactical Helmet Review
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► June 2019
Team Wendy Releases All-Terrain and Ballistic Mandibles
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► May 2019
Gold-Star Mom Jumps from Plane…with Team of Veterans into Normandy to Commemorate D-Day, Her Late Son’s Memory​
This journey is made possible in part by Team Wendy, SOG Knives, and Smith Optics.
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► May 2019
SOF Select 2019 – Team Wendy SAR Radio Rig
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► May 2019
Team Wendy Participates in Ceremony at JUSMAG Office in Manila to Replace Battle Damaged EXFIL Ballistic Helmet that Saved Life of Filipino Marine
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► April 2019
Corps Announces Winners of Helmet Retention System Prize Challenge
 



NBC 12 On Your Side​ ► April 2019
RPD, Make-A-Wish grant boy’s wish to become SWAT team member
Richmond SWAT shown wearing Team Wendy EXFIL® helmets 

 



Defense Visual Information Distribution Service 
► April 2019
Corps announces winners of helmet retention system prize challenge
 



Official Website of the United States Marine Corps ► April 2019
Corps announces winners of helmet retention system prize challenge
 




Wilderness SAR 
► April 2019
Gear Guide: Team Wendy M-216 Ski SAR Helmet
Page 36

 



Soldier Systems Daily ► April 2019
Sneak Peak-Agilite Team Wendy EXFIL Covers
 



PoliceOne.com ► March 2019
Is reducing preventable death and disability on your agency’s agenda?​

 



TECHNICAL RESCUE 
► February 2019 
Procuring an Enhanced Helicopter Paramedic Helmet System
Team Wendy's EXFIL® SAR is helmet of choice for NSW Helicopter Paramedics - Page 10
 



SPARTANAT: Gear, Reviews, SEALs and SOFs​
► February 2019
REVIEW: TEAM WENDY EXFIL® CARBON HELMET
 


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SPARTANAT: Gear, Reviews, SEALs and SOFs​
► February 2019
SHOT SHOW 19: FRESH FROM TEAM WENDY
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► January 2019
SHOT Show 19 – Team Wendy Introduces New Mandibles
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► January 2019
SHOT Show 19 – Team Wendy C2 Comms Controller
 



Mönch Online News Channel ► January 2019
SHOT SHOW: TEAM WENDY DETAILS EXFIL BALLISTIC VISOR
 



Mönch Online News Channel ► January 2019
SHOT SHOW: TEAM WENDY DETAILS EXFIL BALLISTIC EAR COVERS
 




NextLuxury.com 
► January 2019
Multicam Team Wendy EXFIL Ballistic SL Helmet Review – Lightweight Functional Protection
 



SOLDATO team ► January 2019
Review of Team Wendy Pads and Belts: Necessary Wastefulness

 



Soldier Systems Daily ► November 2018
ORWM 18 – Team Wendy M-216 SKI SAR Helmet Enhancements
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► November 2018
Team Wendy Releases the EXFIL Ballistic SL Helmet
 




Access & Rescue E-Mag ► October 2018
Issue 44, Page 2: SKI SAR HELMET

 



World of Firepower Digital Magazine ► September 2018
Inspired by Tragedy: When a Traumatic Brain Injury Took a Daughter's Life, a Grieving Father Created Team Wendy
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► September 2018
Team Wendy Introduces 3 New Colors for M-216 Ski Search and Rescue Helmet
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► September 2018
Team Wendy Exfil Rail 3.0 is Host for New Tool-Free Accessories: Introducing EXFIL® Ballistic Ear Covers, EXFIL® Ballistic Visor and EXFIL® Face Shield
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► July 2018
Team Wendy Riding for the Cure
 



Soldier Systems Daily ► July 2018
Warrior East '18 – S&S Precision Max Mount for Team Wendy Rail
 


Tactical World Magazine ► Summer/Fall 2018 ►Special Section: Body Armor and Helmets 

Armor All: An Inside Look at Cutting-Edge Protection for the Military, Law Enforcement

Inspired by Tragedy: When a Traumatic Brain Injury Took a Daughter's Life, a Grieving Father Created Team Wendy

All Day Long: Team Wendy's EXFIL Ballistic SL Helmet Provides Protection & Comfort 24/7

 


Soldier Systems Daily ► May 2018
SOFIC '18 – Team Wendy M-216 Ski SAR Helmet
 



NextLuxury.com 
► May 2018
Team Wendy M-216 Ski Search and Rescue Helmet Review – Best Ski Helmet Ever

 



Combat Technology Magazine ► Premier Issue 2018
Team Wendy Ranks #1: Battle Ready Head Gear: When the Mission Gets Tough, These Helmets are Geared for Action 
 





Tactical World Magazine ► Spring 2018
EXFIL Ballistic SL Featured in Cover Story: Going Custom: For Reliability & Performance, the Pros Turn to Veritas Tactical's Professional Elite Series




 



Ballistic Magazine ► Print: Spring 2018 ► Digital: October 2018
How Team Wendy Is Changing the Science Behind Protective Helmets

 



Soldier Systems Daily ► January 2018
SHOT Show '18 – Team Wendy
 




New Atlas E-News ► March 2017
Team Wendy to target blast waves and rotational injuries in next-gen military helmets. 
 



Guns & Ammo Magazine ► 2016 Annual Edition
“Own the Night” on Page 154
 



Policemag.com ► May 2015
EXFIL® SAR Helmet Review
 



Combat Arms Magazine ► 2015
EXFIL® Ballistic Helmet on Page 64: “Team Wendy took its time designing a fantastic helmet.” 

 



S.W.A.T. Magazine ► June 2015
EXFIL® LTP Helmet Review on Page 92: "An impressive helmet that raises the bar for tactical polymer bump helmets."
 

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