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Press release
31 May 2018

GROUPE MARCK AT THE 2018 EUROSATORY TRADE FAIR

2 product innovations to be discovered at the Eurosatory 2018 trade fair in Hall 5a on Stand G168

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F.A.S.T. 360®: PLATE CARRIER WITH QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM

FAST ACTION SYSTEM TRIGGER 360® (F.A.S.T.360®) is a plate carrier with an innovative and patented Quick Release System (QRS). The simple to use system enables the plate carrier to be instantly released: it can be used in one hand and one click with a simple action on the trigger handle (ambidextrous). The plate carrier opens fully with no additional action necessary.   F.A.S.T.360® has been designed to facilitate the fast removal of a plate carrier in critical situations such as drowning, strategic retreat or in the event of injury during an operation. Compact (14 cm x 7.2 cm) and discreet, the QRS offers optimal ergonomics and does not affect the plate carrier’s comfort. 3D mesh lining for breathability and adjustment systems at the shoulders and waist to ensure the best fit for the wearer.   4 modular covers: front, back and sides for optimal mobility. Compatible with all SAPI / ESAPI shape plates: the 25 x 30 cm plate carrier provides 360° protection with rigid Stand-Alone ballistics plates to insert into each cover.   Once the QRS has been activated, reassembling the plate carrier is straightforward and quick: takes less than one minute.

S.A.F.E. 275+®: POSITIVE BUOYANCY LIFE JACKET

SAFETY ADAPTABILITY BUOYANCY ERGONOMY S.A.F.E. 275+® is a versatile, modular positive buoyancy life jacket that has been developed according to the ISO 12402-2 standard. With a buoyancy of 275 Newtons, the life jacket has the highest level capable of supporting over 23 kg of equipment.   The secured vest has 3 trigger systems:

  • The wearer falls into the water, water penetrates the cover and dissolves the starch in the cartridge. Once dissolved, the hammer perforates the CO² cartridge which releases the gas inside the bladder.
  • Manual: trigger handle. The wearer activates a trigger handle located at the chest. This handle directly activates the hammer to inflate the bladder.
  • Oral: mouthpiece. The wearer opens the cover using the quick-open zip fastening and uses the mouthpiece to inflate the bladder with their breath. This is for emergency or top-up inflation.

The multi-use vest has 2 attachment systems:

  • it can be attached to M.O.L.L.E. vests – bulletproof vests, plate carrier vests, tactical vests
  • or alone with its harness attachment system.

S.A.F.E. 275+® is a patented system that has been specially designed to counter perforation risks (bullets, cuts, etc.) through the small amount of surface it occupies.   Located at the nape of the neck, it in no way impedes the user’s movements and provides discreet protection. This ergonomic design, coupled with its lightness, gives it indisputable qualities for the most critical missions.