Centigon Security Group
| Founded | Cincinnati, USA, 1876[1] |
|---|---|
| Products | mobile armor |
Number of employees | 800 |
| Website | www |
Carat Security Group (CSG) is a large, privately held[citation needed] manufacturer of mobile armor. Based in Lamballe, France, the Group is the result of several mergers, including the purchase of Centigon by industry rival, Carat Duchatelet.[2] One of the world's leading commercial armored vehicle providers,[3] it operates six factories worldwide,[4] employs a labor force of 800, and produces 1,400 armored vehicles annually.[4]
Among its subsidiaries' products are armored limousines for heads of states, armored sedans and SUVs, specialized vehicles for transporting cash, ballistic glass, and a variety of vehicles and equipment for the defense industry.[4]
In addition to offering feature-loaded premium transportation CSG also produces simpler, cheaper, less protected "no frills" vehicles aimed at a growing customer base in Africa and the Middle East.[citation needed] Its Black Scorpion Fast Attack Vehicle developed for this niche market was introduced at the Eurosatory 2010 [1] international exhibition of land security and defense vehicles in Paris.[5] In April 2011, Carat made its first appearance in China, with a trade show in Shanghai; presenting two Carat Duchatelet armored limousines.[6]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.caratsecurity.com/heritage.php
- ^ Businessweek, Company Overview of Carat Security Group
- ^ http://www.defence-and-security.com/products/carat.html
- ^ a b c http://www.caratsecurity.com/company-overview.php
- ^ http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Defence-Weekly-2010/Eurosatory-Carat-Security-shows-specialist-4x4.html
- ^ "Carat Security Group - News - Eurosatory Exhibition Product Launch". caratsecurity.com. 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2011.