WRAP Announces Reorder of Next Generation BolaWrap 150 by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Defense
Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) announced the shipment of 100 BolaWrap 150 devices to the Dominican Republic Ministry of Defense, following previous successful demonstrations. The order reflects growing interest in international markets, despite ongoing pandemic challenges. The company aims to bolster law enforcement safety with its innovative restraint technology. The shipment occurred in Q4 2021, signaling continued progress in securing international contracts.
- Received and shipped 100 BolaWrap 150 devices, indicating strong international demand.
- Successful demonstrations led to increased orders from government entities.
- Potential delays in future international orders due to pandemic-related challenges.
- Risks associated with government regulations and competition in the public safety technology sector.
TEMPE, Arizona, Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) (the “Company”), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, today announced that the Company received and shipped an order for 100 BolaWrap 150 remote restraint devices from the Dominican Republic Ministry of Defense.
The order follows live demonstrations of the device delivered in April of 2021 following an initial order of 20 devices for the Navy of the Dominican Republic. The demonstrations were presented to five government departments in total.
“We’re seeing momentum in international markets despite the continuation of the pandemic,” said Tom Smith, WRAP President & CEO. “The time frame may be extended for international orders, but we are seeing encouraging progress by distributors and their customers.”
WRAP received and shipped the order for its BolaWrap 150 remote restraint devices in the fourth quarter of 2021.
About WRAP
WRAP Technologies (Nasdaq: WRAP) is a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services. WRAP develops creative solutions to complex issues and empowers public safety officials to protect and serve their communities through its portfolio of advanced technology and training solutions.
WRAP’s BolaWrap® Remote Restraint device is a patented, hand-held pre-escalation and apprehension tool that discharges a Kevlar® tether to temporarily restrain uncooperative suspects and persons in crisis from a distance. Through its many field uses and growing adoption by agencies across the globe, BolaWrap is proving to be an effective tool to help law enforcement safely detain persons without injury or the need to use higher levels of force.
Wrap Reality, the Company’s virtual reality training system, is a fully immersive training simulator and comprehensive public safety training platform providing first responders with the discipline and practice in methods of de-escalation, conflict resolution, and use-of-force to better perform in the field.
WRAP’s headquarters are in Tempe, Arizona. For more information, please visit wrap.com.
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BolaWrap, Wrap and Wrap Reality are trademarks of Wrap Technologies, Inc. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.
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