Engineering. Technology. Protection.

Engineering. Technology. Protection.
4400 West 45th Street, Unit B • Chicago, IL 60632 • 773 938 1030 • www.heat-armor.com
Engineering. Technology. Protection.
4400 West 45th Street, Unit B • Chicago, IL 60632 • 773 938 1030 • www.heat-armor.com
HEAT Armor has the ballistic integrity, the
attention to aesthetics, and a form-fitfunction approach to quality that makes us
an industry leader and trusted source for
your armored vehicle needs.
We build the products you can
trust for today and tomorrow.
4400 West 45th Street, Unit B • Chicago, IL 60632 • 773 938 1030 • www.heat-armor.com
ABOUT
Most people have never stared down the barrel of a weapon through their car
window; or saw a flash of fire from the exploding gunpowder; or lived to talk
about their “life saving armor” in action. Most people will never understand the
true meaning of owning an armored vehicle.
Customers rely on HEAT Armor for these reasons.
HEAT Armor specializes in armor integration to
provide these elite clients the ballistic protection they
require. Our range of experience allows us to offer
you a variety of protection levels over a range of
commercial platforms such as SUVs, limousines,
sedans, Cash-in-Transit, and even military vehicles.
HEAT Armor integrates
Kaizen methodology for
production. Kaizen (Japanese
for "improvement”) is the
philosophy that many
successful manufacturing
facilities have adopted
including HEAT Armor.
HEAT Armor goes beyond providing you a quality
product. We serve roles in contracting, ensuring
lowest pricing, offering GSA pricing, creating
financing alternatives, creating processes to
ensure quality, handling logistics and organizing
fleet management for parts and service. In essence,
HEAT Armor works to manage all your armored
vehicle needs.
4400 West 45th Street, Unit B • Chicago, IL 60632 • 773 938 1030 • www.heat-armor.com
EXPERIENCE
HEAT Armor was founded by leaders in the
industry. They have over 25 years of armor
vehicle experience stemming from companies
such as: O’Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring
Co., BAE Systems, Centigon, Roush
Engineering, Scaletta Moloney Armoring,
and General Motors Specialty Vehicles. HEAT
Armor was created to serve clients around the
world with integrity and quality you can trust.
Tom Herlihy
After graduating from Purdue University in 1991 with a degree in business, Tom joined a commodities trading firm in New
York City. Two years later he joined a family member's armored vehicle business in Cincinnati, O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt.
Since starting at O'Gara-Hess in 1993, Tom has been involved in all aspects of the armored vehicle manufacturing industry.
At O'Gara, Tom began as a cost estimator, then rose through sales and marketing to become a national sales manager.
Soon after O'Gara-Hess (now a division of BAE Systems) went public Tom joined a competitor where sales, ERP and IT
were his responsibilities. Having skills in sales, marketing, resource planning, and technology, Tom founded HEAT Armor
on the southwest side of Chicago. Tom is serving as President for HEAT Armor, LLC.
Doug Cannon
Doug Cannon has worked in the automotive field for 11 years, concentrating on limousines and armored vehicle
integration. He recently worked at Scaletta Moloney Armoring, managing the design and engineering department.
Prior to that, Doug worked for six years at General Motors’ Specialty Vehicles. He was responsible for the police vehicle
program and several other specialty vehicle programs, including the Cadillac Armor Prep Program, as well as on the
Cadillac Armored DeVille, which Scaletta manufactured for General Motors. Doug also spent 2 years at Roush
Engineering where he worked on armored vehicles and other limo programs. Doug has a mechanical engineering degree
from Michigan Technological University. Doug is serving as the Director of Engineering for HEAT Armor, LLC.
Darren Flynn
Darren Flynn is well known in the armoring industry serving many roles dealing with Head of State clients, OEMs and
joint manufacturing operations. His 14 year tenure with the now BAE Systems allowed Darren the direct responsibility
for North America. Serving as the Director of Sales for the Cincinnati facility, Darren developed and organized the sales
departments for 7 factories around the world. His responsibility also extended to joint productions in Mexico, Philippines,
and Russia. Consistent design, lean manufacturing techniques, pricing strategies, quality and the management of
production capacities were part of his daily activities. Darren has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with
both International Business and German Minors from the University of Cincinnati. Darren is serving as the VP of Sales &
Marketing for HEAT Armor, LLC.
4400 West 45th Street, Unit B • Chicago, IL 60632 • 773 938 1030 • www.heat-armor.com
WHY HEAT?
Ballistic Integrity
Ballistic Integrity does not stop with the selection of your
materials. HEAT Armor understands the dynamics of armoring
and certifies all materials prior to installation. The installation
techniques and the overall integration of the materials into the
vehicle comprise a large part of the ballistic integrity. Preventing
angle shots, ensuring welding integrity, eliminating armor gaps,
and implementing correct fastening techniques constitute the
integration methodology and thus the ballistic integrity.
Aesthetic Appearance
HEAT Armor realizes the importance of the ultimate appearance
of an armored vehicle. The client does not want the vehicle to
appear to be armored. HEAT provides you security while also
providing the sense that you are in an unarmored vehicle.
A finished armored vehicle, that has the appearance of being
unaltered, provides the customer another means of creating
anonymity in the harsh world.
Quality Throughout
HEAT Armor provides the form, fit and function based on a
solution that serves your need. Quality plays a role throughout
this process. From the selection of the base unit and the
materials, to the ballistic integrity, to the ultimate appearance or
aesthetics, quality exudes throughout your armored vehicle
providing you a vehicle built to the highest standards in the
industry.
Trusted Partner
Trust is the key word in your decision to choose HEAT Armor as
your preferred armor integrator. We understand CEO’s, Directors
of Security, Foreign Governments and private/wealthy individuals
around the world. Our clients have a mission to receive the
highest level of mobile security. When you purchase an armored
vehicle from HEAT Armor your identity is held with strict
confidence.
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SUPPORT
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Security Clearance
You no longer need to screen documents in order for HEAT Armor to assist you. Our officers hold
the neccessary clearances. For sensitive programs, please research our facility security officer
information at the Department of Defense's Industrial Securities Facilities Database.
Price Incentives
Take advantage of our expertise while taking advantage of our price incentives. Volume and your
rapport with HEAT Armor can offer you purchasing power. You may be entitled to GSA pricing.
Customized warranty or payment alternative provides advantages when choosing HEAT Armor as
your preferred armorer.
Logistics / Fleet Management
HEAT Armor specializes in proving a complete package to include handling logistics and fleet
management. We understand that the contract does not stop with the purchase of the armored
vehicle, so HEAT Armor is also ready to offer you our logistics support services. We have over 25
years experience in shipping vehicles around the world into some of the most remote places. We
can provide all means of transportation to ship your vehicle(s) to their ultimate locations. You also
can rely on HEAT Armor once your vehicle arrives. We are prepared to be your logistics and service
provider throughout the life of your vehicle(s).
4400 West 45th Street, Unit B • Chicago, IL 60632 • 773 938 1030 • www.heat-armor.com
LEADER
Obtaining the trust of the customer is vital but is also earned with HEAT
Armor’s reputable management staff, the support of the USA Government,
and our ability to obtain advisors like Eljay Bowron (the 18th Director of the
United States Secret Service). Our involvement in reputable organizations like
ASIS International, Energy Security Council, the Society of Automotive
Engineers, and companies like Coyne Consulting Group show clients our
dedication as being and remaining a leader in the armored vehicle industry.
4400 West 45th Street, Unit B • Chicago, IL 60632 • 773 938 1030 • www.heat-armor.com