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      • EXFIL® SAR Helmet Review
      • Team Wendy to target blast waves and rotational injuries in next-gen military helmets
      • How Team Wendy Is Changing the Science Behind Protective Helmets
      • SHOT Show '18 – Team Wendy
      • Team Wendy M-216 Ski Search and Rescue Helmet Review – Best Ski Helmet Ever
      • SOFIC '18 – Team Wendy M-216 Ski SAR Helmet
      • Warrior East '18 – S&S Precision Max Mount for Team Wendy Rail
      • Team Wendy Introduces 3 New Colors for M-216 Ski Search and Rescue Helmet
      • Team Wendy Releases the EXFIL Ballistic SL Helmet
      • ORWM 18 – Team Wendy M-216 SKI SAR Helmet Enhancements
      • Review of Team Wendy Pads and Belts: Necessary Wastefulness
      • Multicam Team Wendy EXFIL Ballistic SL Helmet Review – Lightweight Functional Protection
      • SHOT Show 19 – Team Wendy C2 Comms Controller
      • SHOT Show 19 – Team Wendy Introduces New Mandibles
      • SHOT SHOW 19: FRESH FROM TEAM WENDY
      • REVIEW: TEAM WENDY EXFIL® CARBON HELMET
      • Procuring an Enhanced Helicopter Paramedic Helmet System Team Wendy's EXFIL® SAR is helmet of choice for NSW Helicopter Paramedics - Page 10
      • Is reducing preventable death and disability on your agency’s agenda?​
      • Sneak Peak-Agilite Team Wendy EXFIL Covers
      • Gear Guide: Team Wendy M-216 Ski SAR Helmet Page 36
      • Corps announces winners of helmet retention system prize challenge
      • RPD, Make-A-Wish grant boy’s wish to become SWAT team member Richmond SWAT shown wearing Team Wendy EXFIL® helmets
      • Team Wendy Participates in Ceremony at JUSMAG Office in Manila to Replace Battle Damaged EXFIL Ballistic Helmet that Saved Life of Filipino Marine
      • SOF Select 2019 – Team Wendy SAR Radio Rig
      • 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
      • EXFIL® SAR Tactical Helmet Review
      • EXFIL® SAR Backcountry Helmet Review
      • Team Wendy Releases Next Generation Carbon Helmet
      • Kenny Crumpton visits with Team Wendy at the Cleveland Industrial Innovation Center in Collinwood for Cleveland Chain Reaction
      • Agilite Releases New Team Wendy Helmet Cover Series
      • LAPD and LASD Equip 180 SWAT Officers with Team Wendy Helmets
      • Podcast EBdT2 Episodio 13: Protección de la cabeza, cascos blindados y Team Wendy, con Jose Rizo-Patrón, director de Team Wendy.
      • 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)
      • Best Bump Helmet 2019
      • Team Wendy announces launch of the Radio Rig
      • Team Wendy launches radio rig for search and rescue community (1)
      • Team Wendy Launches Radio Rig for Search & Rescue Community
      • New: Team Wendy Radio Rig
      • When is a helmet more than just a helmet?
      • Team Wendy Launches New CloudLine Helmet Liner
      • Crossville City Council approves purchase of Team Wendy rescue helmets for Crossville Fire Department
      • SHOT Show 20 – Team Wendy
      • ORSWM 20 – Team Wendy M-216 Ski Helmet
      • Team Wendy – MultiCam Alpine Helmet Cover
      • Team Wendy EXFIL LTP - Before You Buy
      • World War I Helmets Better at Protecting from Shockwaves than Modern Combat Helmets
      • We All Have a Role to Play in Ethical Innovation
      • Make Sure Your Helmet Fits You
      • GJPD K9 gets donated body armor
      • The EXFIL Ballistic Visor, Powered by ESS Lens Technology
      • New Cleveland company gets federal approval to produce ventilators during coronavirus pandemic
      • Avery Dennison, Team Wendy making personal protective gear to help battle the coronavirus​
      • Team Wendy, CLE manufacturer of protective gear for first responders, makes 10,000 masks for local hospitals
      • Team Wendy Joins The Fight To Protect Frontline Responders​
      • COVID-19: How public safety companies are assisting the frontline pandemic response​
      • Cleveland-based protective helmet company donating 10,000 cloth masks to healthcare workers​
      • Team Wendy Making, Donating 10,000 Cloth Masks
      • Cleveland Manufacturers Step Up to Support the Fight Against COVID-19​
      • Two EXFIL Ballistic Helmets Pair With ESS Pivot Series Goggles
      • REVIEW: TEAM WENDY RADIO RIG
      • Ops-Core Now On Team Wendy​
      • Team Wendy® Releases EXFIL® Adapter for Amp Communication Headset
      • Cleveland helmet maker Team Wendy sold for $130 million
      • Cleveland's Team Wendy to be acquired for $130 million
      • Avon Rubber to Acquire Helmet Company Team Wendy
      • Team Wendy Sold to Avon Rubber for $130 Million
      • Avon buying helmet maker Team Wendy for $130M
      • Helmet Maker Team Wendy Acquired by Avon Rubber
      • Team Wendy leaders see acquisition as chance to grow legacy globally​
      • Hawkins County Rescue Squad receives lifesaving equipment grant award from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
      • Team Wendy Sale to Avon Rubber Closes
      • Team Wendy Makes Waves With New Maritime Helmet Liner
      • Australian Dept of Defence Announce $35m Contract to Aquaterro Australian Combat Helmet (Team Wendy EXFIL) Refurbishment Program
      • Team Wendy® unveils next generation ballistic helmet line at SHOT Show 2023
      • Team Wendy® unveils next generation ballistic helmet line at SHOT Show 2023 (1)
      • Team Wendy launches EPIC ballistic helmet range
      • Navy Fields New Protective headgear from Team Wendy for Marine Corps Aviation Maintainers
      • Team Wendy continues PANTHER traumatic brain injury research partnership
      • SHOT SHOW 2024: TEAM WENDY® TO UNVEIL NEW PRODUCTS
      • SHOT Show 2024 - Team Wendy Rifle Rated Helmet
      • Team Wendy expansion plan includes 200 new jobs
      • Cleveland's Team Wendy gets tax credit, plans to add 200 jobs amid expansion
      • Team Wendy wins $3 million tax credit for expansion in Cleveland
      • Governor DeWine Announces Approval of Two State Projects Set to Create 215 Jobs, Most at Team Wendy
      • Team Wendy gets approval to expand operations, make more helmets for first responders
      • Helmet, protective equipment maker Team Wendy expanding in Ohio
      • Ron Szalkowski of Team Wendy on the Five Things You Need to Shake Up Your Industry
      • Shane Foster of Team Wendy: Five Life and Leadership Lessons I Learned in the Military
      • New Cranials from Team Wendy for Aviation Maintenance, Shipboard Deck Crew
      • Daron Shank of Team Wendy: What police officers should consider when buying a tactical helmet
      • Stronger Gear, Smarter You: Dive into Team Wendy’s New Headstrong Knowledge Vault
      • Revolutionary Head Protection, a Click Away: Team Wendy’s EPIC Helmet Line Now Available for E-Commerce​
      • Exfil Ballistic Helmet now available from Team Wendy
      • Team Wendy Expands into Search and Rescue with SAR Tactical and Backcountry Helmets
      • Team Wendy’s Epic Air Helmet Liner System – made even better!
      • Australian Defense Force selects Team Wendy EXFIL Ballistic Helmet
      • Team Wendy's SAR Visor is now available!
      • Team Wendy is selected as one of northeast Ohio's 99 best places to work!
      • Team Wendy's EXF Balaclava is now available!
      • Team Wendy realeases M-216 Ski Search and Rescue Helmet
      • Team Wendy EXFIL Rail 3.0 is host for new tool-free accessories
      • Team Wendy M-216 Ski Search and Rescue Helmet Now Available In Three Additional Colors
      • Team Wendy Releases EXFIL Ballistic SL Helmet
      • Team Wendy Awarded First Place in PM ICE Helmet Retention Competition
      • Team Wendy Releases All-Terrain and Ballistic Mandibles (1)
      • The Plain Dealer Names Team Wendy A Winner of the Cleveland Top Workplaces 2019 Award
      • Team Wendy Releases Next Generation EXFIL Carbon Helmet
      • Team Wendy Adds New Shroud Accessory To Product Lineup (1)
      • Team Wendy Successfully Overcomes Opposition To Its European Cam Fit™ Retention System Patent(1)
      • Team Wendy Launches Radio Rig For Search and Rescue Community (2)
      • Team Wendy Offers Modified Version of the M-216™ Ski Helmet for Alpine Skiers and Snowboarders
      • Team Wendy Releases Ballistic Helmet Touch-Up Paint Accessories
      • Team Wendy Launches Assortment of New Helmet Accessories
      • Team Wendy Launches New Helmet Liner Raising the Bar on Comfort
      • Team Wendy Releases EXFIL Adapter For AMP Communication Headset (1)
      • Team Wendy to be Acquired By Avon Rubber for $130 Million
      • Acquisition of Team Wendy by Avon Rubber P.L.C. Now Closed
      • Team Wendy Makes Waves With New Maritime Helmet Liner (1)
      • Brazilian Federal Police Selects Team Wendy Ballistic Helmet
      • New TBI Research Supports Revised Test Standard For Military Combat Helmets
      • Team Wendy Unveils Next Generation Ballistic Helmet Line at Shot Show 2023 (2)
      • Team Wendy Launches Epic Helmet Range
      • Team Wendy to Unveil New Products at 2024 Shot Show (1)
      • Team Wendy's Big Reveal at Shot Show 2025: The Revolutionary Rifletech™ Helmet
      • Team Wendy Launches New Helmet Liner Raising the Bar on Comfort (1)
      • SHOT Show 2025: Team Wendy Debuts Helmet that Offers Rifle Protection
      • Rewriting the Ballistic Helmet Playbook
      • Police Chief Magazine: Exposition February 2025
      • Police Chief Magazine: Exposition April 2025
      • Have we been looking at ballistic helmets all wrong?
      • Choosing the Right Helmet for Search and Rescue Operations
      • Using Patrol Vehicles for Cover
    • Blog
      • 3 Ways We Stop Hot Spots Before They Start
      • 3D Printing for Helmets?
      • 7 Movies and TV Shows Featuring Team Wendy Helmets
      • A Firefighter’s Quest for Better Roadside Protection
      • A look at jump-certified Team Wendy helmets on the 73rd anniversary of the U.S. Air Force
      • A Look at Our Work with Sensor System Technology
      • Anson "NUBGUNNER" Roberts: Forged in Flames
      • Capturing the Rescue: Meet Francois Brisson
      • Carbon 3-D Printing: The Future is Now
      • Celebrating and Protecting the U.S. Coast Guard
      • COMMs 101
      • Delivered: K-9 Merlin rocks new body armor
      • EXFIL® Face Shield or EXFIL® Ballistic Visor? How to Decide What’s Right for You
      • Gallery: 6 Years of SHOT Show Patches
      • Gear Up for Adventure: Introducing the Team Wendy Adventurer Helmet
      • Helmet Standards and Certifications, Explained: Combat Helmets
      • Helmet Standards and Certifications, Explained: Mountaineering and Whitewater Helmets
      • Helmet Standards and Certifications, Explained: Ski and Snowboard Helmets
      • How Accurate Are Helmet Depictions in Video Games?
      • How the Ops-Core AMP Headset Works with Your Team Wendy Helmet
      • Tips for Maintaining Your Team Wendy SAR Helmet
      • What to Consider Before Buying a Tactical Helmet
      • It’s a Match: EXFIL® Peltor™ Adapter Compatibility
      • What Is a Bump Helmet? Exploring the Basics and Benefits
      • Long Tactical Operations Make Lightweight Gear a Must
      • Making the Team Wendy All-Terrain and Ballistic Mandibles
      • Understanding Linear vs. Rotational Head Impacts and the Future of Helmet Safety
      • Meet Team Wendy Brand Ambassador Fifty Shades of FDE
      • Monitoring Head Impacts With a Smart Headband
      • My Helmet Doesn't Fit. How to Find the Right Helmet Size
      • New Study Examines Prevalence of Head Injuries Among Police Officers
      • New TBI Blood Test Impacts the Future of Brain Injury Prediction
      • PHOTOS: Accessories in Action
      • Team Wendy and the PANTHER Program: Advancing Brain Injury Research & Protection
      • Team Wendy Epic Specialist Helmet
      • Team Wendy Helmets Run It All
      • Team Wendy Intern Takes New Impact Absorption Technology to Ohio Science and Engineering Fair
      • Team Wendy is Huge Down Under!
      • Team Wendy’s Unique 3.0 Rail System
      • The Actual Purpose Behind Ski Helmet Vents
      • The Basics of Running Night Vision on Your Team Wendy Helmet
      • The Team Wendy® SAR Celebrates More Than 5 Years Serving Search and Rescue Communities
      • Trying to Decide Between the EXFIL® SAR Tactical or EXFIL® LTP? Here Are a Few Tips
      • Evolving Standards in Ballistic Helmet Evaluation
      • Why We Use the NOCSAE Head Form
      • Choosing the right helmet for search & rescue
      • Twelve Meters and the Truth: What We Saw at the RIFLETECH™ Shoot
      • New Website launch
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