CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 12, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRCP) announced today the shipment of a "Buffalo" Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle. This is the fifth shipment of 2003.
A versatile and advanced example of modern military equipment, TSG's Buffalo combines the protection of South African monocoque capsule design and American automotive technology. The result of decades of technological development in war torn Southern Africa, the knowledge behind the vehicle is extraordinary. Its design allows the Buffalo to take a landmine blast while protecting its crew. To see pictures of the buffalo and or for information on other TSG vehicles, please visit http://ir.forceprotection.com.
Michael Watts, Force Protection Inc.'s CEO stated, "We're very proud of the Buffalo. Leading experts in the arena of landmine blast protection designed it, and it has been manufactured with extensive care and diligence. It's safe to call it our flagship product, and we're fortunate to have it."
About Force Protection, Inc.
Force Protection, Inc. manufactures and distributes vehicles that protect and save lives and property. Its subsidiary, Technical Solutions Group, Inc., (TSG) manufactures and markets military vehicles that are protected against landmines and hostile fire. These vehicles are typically used to transport personnel safely in areas infested with landmines and for the actual removal of landmines. The vehicles are manufactured in Charleston, SC, where TSG is based. For more information visit www.forceprotection.net. Recently, Technical Solutions Group was highlighted on CNBC's Business Center. A video clip of the segment is available at: http://ir.forceprotectioninc.com. Contact: Investor Relations, Force Protection, Inc., 714-903-0025, investorrelations@forceprotectioninc.com or visit http://ir.forceprotectioninc.com.
Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Technical complications that may arise could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The company cautions that these forward looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited to those, set forth in the company's Form 10-KSB filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov). The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.