Supreme awarded U.S. State Department contract for armoured vehicles
Supreme Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles, including truck bodies, shuttle buses, armored vehicles, and luxury motorcoaches, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Supreme Corporation of Texas (“Supreme Texas”), has been awarded a contract by the U.S. State Department to manufacture armored vehicles. The initial order is for USD 500,000, with a total contract potential of up to USD 100 million over a five-year period conditioned on receipt by Supreme Texas of future purchase orders (which are not guaranteed).
If fully implemented, the contract could result in sales of up to 800 armored secure vehicles. The vehicles’ OEM appearance and heavy armor allow for discreet and secure transportation to and from U.S. Embassies and other government offices around the world. Deliveries, scheduled to commence in March 2008, could extend through 2013.
The vehicles will be manufactured at Supreme Texas’ Cleburne, Texas, facility, which specializes in building armored vehicles, including the VANGUARD Executive/Diplomat Armored Suburban and other tactical and Homeland Security products.
Supreme is one of a select few, federally approved, armored vehicle suppliers that can sell directly to the U.S. government. Supreme Texas was awarded this contract after a rigorous bid process and after receiving all required Department of State security clearances.
