ARMOR INCREASES GLOBAL EXPANSION AND GOES HOLLYWOOD

During the time span of 2006-2009, the global reach of ARMOR continued to grow as ARMOR expanded to Europe and Asia with multiple businesses joining ARMOR as international partners and distributors. Among the list of partners was Technology Packaging of the United Kingdom (2007), Waiteksin of China (2007), Tecno PrimaF of Italy (2008) and Nippe Trading of Japan (2009).

In addition, ARMOR scored several major promotional victories during 2008-2009. In 2008, ARMOR was named to Inc. Magazine’s Top 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. This honor was a reflection of ARMOR’s growth and expansion from a small manufacturer in 1979 to a company with a customer base spanning the globe. In 2009, ARMOR products made their way to theaters on the big screen with an appearance in the movie “Iron Man 2.” ARMOR POLY® bags and ARMOR WRAP® paper, bearing the ARMOR company logo, appeared in the film protecting a metal part the lead character was building to protect his heart.

As with each step in our company’s journey it was our loyal customers that helped us reach new heights and new countries. Click on the video below to view this issue’s installment of the video retrospective of ARMOR’s history from 2006-2009.

What Was Happening in the World Then?

 

• Google bought YouTube.com for $1.6 billion.
• Apple’s iTunes store sold it’s 1 billionth song.
  
• In 2008, China suffered a 7.9 magnitude earthquake that killed more than 69,000 people -- China’s worst disaster in more than 30 years.
• Chart topping musicians of the time included Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Coldplay, INXS, Gwen Stefani and Pink.
• Popular television series included CSI, 24, American Idol,
• The Final Harry Potter book is published Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
• Cuban president Fidel Castro permanently steps down after 49 years in power.