Army Recognition editorial team had the chance to visit one more time the production facility of Streit Group in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). During an exclusive interview, Caroline Cresp, the new managing director has presented the results of Streit Group as well as new projects of the Company for 2019 -2021.
Streit Group produces a full range of defense and security vehicles. (Picture source: Army Recognition)
"2019, was a very good year in terms of business for Streit Group Very with a 25% increase in our sales", said Caroline Cresp. "We have also restructured the company and we can expect good commercial activities for 2020", she added.
Streit Group has also launched the first phase of expansion of the Company with the construction of 3 new buildings in Ras Al Khaimah facility that could be ready for next year.
Established in 1992, the Company STREIT Group is one of the world’s leading, privately owned armored vehicles manufacturer with 12 state-of-the-art production facilities and 25 offices worldwide. More than twenty-three years of operating in challenging environments made STREIT one of the most trusted and reliable manufacturers of armored vehicles.
Today, the company Streit Group produces a large range of Armored Personnel Carriers, MRAPs, Cash-in-Transit, Luxury, Bespoke Luxury, and Security vehicles which are designed to provide effective protection in high-risk situations. All vehicles undergo internationally recognized ballistic and impact tests, with STANAG 3 certification for military tactical vehicles and VPAM BRV 2009 VR7 for luxury and special purpose vehicles.
Streit Group also produces Ballistic glass with its sister company Armored Protection Glass (APG) who is also located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The factory builds and produces ballistic glass to protect architectural buildings, civil urban cars & military vehicles. The Glass is optimized from clear float glass, heat-treated and designed based on custom sizes & OEM designs, to adapt to different levels of protection.
Ballistic glass (also known as transparent armor or bullet-resistant glass) is a type of strong but optically transparent material that is particularly resistant to being penetrated when struck by bullets. It is usually made from a combination of two or more layers of glass, polycarbonate and thermoplastic. The ballistic glass starts in a thickness of 15 mm up to 220 mm.
Streit Marine another sister company of Streit Group produces different types of boats including RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) and armored boats, fully designed and manufactured in the Streit Marine facility in UAE.
STREIT Marine offers multiple options to suit every requirement of military and security boats in armored or soft variants. With seating configurations to maximize crew capacity to armored cargo bays for the protection of transported goods and equipment, STREIT Marine is able to personalize its offer to meet your specific needs.
