BlastGard International's BlastWrap® Technology Heralded in the Journal of Mine Action
CLEARWATER FL, April 3, 2006 - BlastGard International's (OTCBB: BLGA) BlastWrap® blast-mitigating technology was praised recently in the Journal of Mine Action. The illustrated essay was written by Dr. Glenn Miles of Lockheed Martin UK INSYS Limited, a leading international defense contractor.
In his Journal of Mine Action essay, published Tuesday, March 7, 2006, Dr. Miles says he has been inspired by "some good experiences Lockheed Martin UK INSYS Ltd. has had with a particular blast-mitigation product." That product is BlastWrap®.
Technologies developed to provide protection from blasts, Dr. Miles says, must perform the following functions:
- Blast mitigation from a single explosive hazard "in situ"
- Blast mitigation for an explosive-hazards storage area
- Protection of materials, structures and people in areas close to the site of an explosive hazard or explosive-hazards storage area
"In order to fulfill these functions," he continues, "any workable solution must have the following essential characteristics: flexibility and ease of use; low cost; high, scalable performance; low density; very low environmental impact; (and) longevity."
According to Dr. Miles, "BlastWrap® performs exceptionally well against these parameters."
For more information, or to read the essay in its entirety, please visit the "Research and Development" section of the journal Web site at http://maic.jmu.edu/journal/9.2/RD/miles/miles.htm. A copy is also available on our web site, please click here to view.
About BlastGard International, Inc.
BlastGard International, Inc. creates designs, develops, manufactures
and markets proprietary blast mitigation materials. The Company's
patent-pending BlastWrap® technology effectively mitigates blast
effects and suppresses post-blast fires. This unique technology is
being used to create new, finished products or to retrofit to existing
products. BlastWrap® is a market leading product from which blast
protection solutions are built to save lives and reduce damage to
valuable assets from explosions. Additional information on BlastGard
can be found at http://www.blastgardintl.com.
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