Point Blank Body Armor Europe

Point Blank Body Armor Europe (PB-EU), a subsidiary of Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. (PBE), has its European office in Terneuzen, The Netherlands to bring world-class protective solutions closer to our partners and customers across Europe.

As part of the Point Blank Enterprises family, PB-EU draws on the group's position as a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of high-performance protective solutions. Serving NATO and Allied military forces, government agencies, and law enforcement and corrections professionals worldwide, PBE maintains the most comprehensive portfolio of protective product brands in the industry — including Point Blank Body Armor, Protective Products, PARACLETE®, Advanced Technology Group, The Protective Group (TPG), First Tactical, Point Blank Duty Gear, United Shield International Limited, Protective Apparel, and Safe.

We are committed to delivering the most technologically advanced protective solutions available — offering superior protection and optimum comfort in the most demanding operational environments. Backed by multiple state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a heritage of innovation, PB-EU consistently delivers the world's highest-quality body armor systems, continuously exceeding the expectations of those who depend on them most.

Our capabilities extend well beyond ballistics. Through the Advanced Technology Group (ATG), PB-EU offers innovative security surveillance and wireless communications technologies, including the IRIS Covert Mobile Surveillance Systems — addressing the evolving needs of law enforcement agencies, across Europe.

At PB-EU, our European customers benefit from far more than a local presence. As part of PBE — a global organization with over 50 years of operational excellence — every client we serve in Europe has access to the full strength of our worldwide network. From our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities to our dedicated Research & Development division and rigorous in-house testing capabilities, the entire resources of PBE stand behind every product and solution we deliver. Our commitment to European defense, law enforcement, and security professionals is backed by half a century of innovation, expertise, and an unwavering dedication to keeping those who protect others as safe as possible.

Our Partners

Trusted brands and collaborators that help us deliver quality and performance.

Company History

Point Blank Enterprises has a rich tradition of bringing protective solutions to the U.S. Military and Department of Defense, Federal Agencies and both domestic and international law enforcement and corrections professionals through its various development, manufacturing and distribution systems.

For over 50 years, Point Blank has been the industry’s leading innovator of advanced products and designs engineered to maximize ballistic protection. The Company has shipped millions of body armor solutions to America’s service men and women, law enforcement professionals, corrections officers, Federal agents, and other key national and international customers. These guardians of society require the finest in protective gear combined with the confidence that comes from knowing that Point Blank has never failed to protect.

Its history began with two decades of companies being founded that were focused on saving lives through excellence in manufacturing.
1973

Point Blank Body Armor in 1973

Since 1973, Point Blank has grown into an internationally diversified company with the most visible brand recognition, considered today to be the premier source of body-armor systems in the world.
1975

PACA in 1975

When Protective Apparel Corporation of America, Inc. (PACA) was founded in 1975, the company had one mission in mind: to produce the highest-quality and safest body armor in the world.
1993

PARACLETE® in 1993

With an ever-growing need for specialized personal protection, PARACLETE® has invested significant resources toward research and engineering capabilities, thus ensuring that the brave men and women in combat remain the best protected in the world.
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1995

Protective Products Enterprises in 1995

Protective Products Enterprises (PPE) is a leading manufacturer of body armor for the United States Army, Marine Corps, Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security.
1999

U.S. Military Interceptor OTV

In 1999 Point Blank was chosen as the sole supplier for the U.S. Military Interceptor OTV.
2013-2014

Alpha Elite Technology

In 2013 was the first to market the Alpha Elite technology. In 2014 Point Blank was contracted to supply the FBI with this new high-performing, ultra-thin body armor.
2015-2023

Point Blank Continued to Expand

Over the next decade, Point Blank continued to expand its capabilities by acquiring The Protective Group, Advanced Technology Group, Gould & Goodrich, United Shield International, Protective Apparel, and Safe inc.

And, with the merger of Point Blank and First Tactical, the company is poised to produce the full spectrum of the most technologically advanced protective solutions, tactical clothing and accessories.
In Recent Years

Milestones

In recent years, milestones include the production contract for the ballistic armor system for the U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K helicopter platform, the Marine Corps Low Intensity Threat Environment body armor, and the Enhance Small Arms Protective inserts for the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.
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Advances in Technology

And finally, given Point Blank's immense capabilities and vision for the future of body armor, an exclusive agreement was made with Arclin to offer body armor made with Arclin Kevlar EXO to State and local law enforcement in the USA.

Our application expertise has paired a ground-breaking design with Arclin's cutting-edge materials to produce a body armor system that has been described as the most comfortable and flexible armor platform ever conceived.
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Manufacturing Excellence

In terms of manufacturing excellence, Point Blank has secured the most recent certifications, including ISO9001, ISO140001 and BA9000 Revision 2. The company's dedication to quality exceeds all others with implementation of the N.I.J. Mark program, and commitment to constant ballistic testing in its in-house R&D facilities. 

Our Vision

PBE is the global leader in safety apparel and protection solutions and is expanding our reach internationally while maintaining our commitment to providing the best products, made by the best craftsmen, to protect the best people in the world.
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