Shippers Insurance Program (SHIP-INS), family-owned since 1998, offers third-party shipping insurance for small package, LTL, and air freight at rates 60% lower than carrier-declared value charges, with no contracts or monthly minimums.
Productiv celebrates its 20th anniversary in February 2026, marking two decades of partnership and operational excellence. The company has invested in AI-driven tools for dock scheduling, B2B scanning, and workforce planning, while implementing collaborative and humanoid robotics across its five nationwide warehouses.
Todd Seyfert, President and CEO of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., has been elected to the NSSF Board of Governors at the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Seyfert brings extensive industry experience from previous roles at FeraDyne Outdoors, Vista Outdoor, and other manufacturing enterprises.
Wilson Arms Holdings LLC, a precision rifle barrel manufacturer since 1954, announced new private ownership with Steve Pawl promoted to CEO after 44 years with the company. The Branford, Connecticut-based manufacturer maintains its commitment to quality.
Thomas Thacker has been named Chief Executive Officer of Azimuth Technology, effective January 12, 2026, succeeding co-founder Len Zaiser IV. Thacker, a firearms industry veteran with 30+ years of experience, previously served as Chief Operations Officer and held senior positions at Ammo Inc., Armalite, and FN America.
NSSF released its 2025 Firearm Production report showing 8.5 million firearms produced domestically in 2023, a 15.4% decrease from 2022. The report indicates over 32 million Modern Sporting Rifles are in circulation, with NSSF President Joe Bartozzi highlighting the resilience of U.S. firearm manufacturing and continued demand for lawful purposes.
RetailBI released its December 2025 Firearm Sales Index showing a -16.4% decline for the month and -12.1% year-over-year decrease. The index, powered by Gearfire, provides retailers, distributors, and manufacturers with accurate new firearm sales data from over 2,000 U.S. retailers to guide production and inventory decisions.
North American Coating Laboratories (NACL) announced the launch of NACL Tactical, a dedicated division providing rugged optical coatings for defense and military applications. The division specializes in infrared coatings, anti-reflective coatings, and custom filters while advancing toward CMMC Level 2 compliance for cybersecurity.