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January 28, 2010 at

Magnum Boots USA Steps in to Lend Support to Haiti

For Immediate Release
Contact: Dayna Panales
Public Relations Manager
209.545.1111
dpanales@hi-tec.com



Magnum Boots USA Steps in to Lend Support to Haiti


Modesto, CA (January 26, 2010) – Following the devastating 7.0 earth quake in Haiti earlier this month, Magnum Boots USA answers the appeal to fill the need of some basic human necessities-shoes. Recognizing that shoes are critical to help survivors locate others trapped in the rubble and safely begin the rebuilding process. Nine hundred pairs of boots and shoes were donated to soles4souls.org, which will be distributed to victims of the earthquake so they are able to safely reconstruct their lives.

“Our hearts go out to our Haitian neighbors as we struggle to comprehend the magnitude of this disaster, and we cannot forget how important basic necessities – such as shoes – will be in the ongoing rescue and rebuilding efforts,” said Bill Berta, CEO of Magnum Boots USA. “We deeply appreciate the work of Soles 4 Souls and encourage everyone to look into their own closets in support of this tragedy.”

For ways to help those in need, please donate your gently used shoes to Souls4Souls. For more information please log into www.soles4souls.org for details.


About MAGNUM
For over 15 years, Magnum has been the leader in offering unsurpassed comfort, technology and value in uniform footwear used by law enforcement, military, fire/rescue and emergency medical agencies around the world. The Work Collection offers safety footwear for construction, trade and industrial personnel. Distributed in over 100 countries, Magnum footwear is made to stand up to the most demanding situations while offering uncompromising comfort and performance. For more information, visit www.magnumboots.com.


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Tactical-life.com -January 26, 2010



SHOT SHOW day 4 coverage

Magnum has added new boot styles incorporating their technology pioneering process called ion-mask. Ion-mask is a patented plasma-based technology, developed to repel most liquids and chemicals. It permanently alters the surface of a product at a molecular level to repel water and other liquids- even blood pathogens– which are forced to bead up like mercury and simply run-off to protect the wearer.

New boots featuring the ion-mask technology (coming in Autumn 2010) include the Elite Force 8.0 WPi, Spider 8.1 Desert HPi, Stealth Force 6.0 Side Zipper and Stealth Force 8.0 Side Zipper.

Read the full article at; http://www.tactical-life.com/online/exclusives/shot-show-day-4/?hp=exclusives_title

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January 27, 2010 at

Policeone.com


The decade's top ten innovations in police technology

The latest innovation in water/chem/pathogen resistance comes from Magnum. Their new ion-mask product is not quite a membrane. It is impregnated in the material in a vacuum. Space age stuff.

http://www.policeone.com/police-products/duty-gear/flashlights/articles/1985705-The-decades-top-ten-innovations-in-police-technology


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Magnum Donates Shoes & Boots to Haiti

http://www.firefighternation.com/profiles/blogs/magnum-donates-shoes-amp-boots

Following the destructive earthquake in Haiti, many companies serving the fire, EMS and law enforcement communities are playing a crucial part in rescue efforts. Over the next few weeks, FireRescue will highlight those companies that are having a direct impact on relief efforts.

Following is one example of a company striving to make a difference in this devastated nation.


Following the devastating 7.0 earthquake in Haiti earlier this month, Magnum Boots USA answers the appeal to fill the need of some basic human necessities: shoes. Recognizing that shoes are critical to help survivors locate others trapped in the rubble and safely begin the rebuilding process, 900 pairs of boots and shoes were donated to soles4souls.org. The boots and shoes will be distributed to victims of the earthquake so they are able to safely reconstruct their lives.

“Our hearts go out to our Haitian neighbors as we struggle to comprehend the magnitude of this disaster, and we cannot forget how important basic necessities, such as shoes, will be in the ongoing rescue and rebuilding efforts,” said Bill Berta, CEO of Magnum Boots USA. “We deeply appreciate the work of Soles 4 Souls and encourage everyone to look into their own closets in support of this tragedy.”

For ways to help those in need, please donate your gently used shoes to Souls4Souls. For more information please log into www.soles4souls.org for details.

January 26, 2010 at


Day 1, January 19th, 2010 - Features the Magnum Precision Ultra Lite WPi CT with ion-mask technology that is blood pathogen resistant, chemical resistant and any other liquid you can dream up. SHOTDaily1.pdf

Day 3, January 21st, 2010 – Presenting the NEW Magnum 404 Tactical Gloves Series and another industry first for Magnum Boots. Introducing the first ever tactical line or gloves featuring ion-mask technology for blood borne pathogen resistance and much, much more. SHOTDaily3.pdf

January 6, 2010 at

Law and Order - December 2009


Magnum’s Elite Jacket is featured in the “Police Equipment News” segment of Law and Order magazines December 2009 issue.

“The Magnum Elite Jacket transitions smoothly from everyday street wear to the undercover operations that demand you to have all of you law enforcement tool at your fingertips.”

Download a copy of this article by clicking this link;
LawandOrder_Dec09.pdf

See all Magnum apparel online at;
http://www.magnumboots.com/us/series_apparel.asp

American Cop - Jan/Feb 2010


ARE YOU MAGNUM? Check out the new line of Magnum Apparel that performs beyond the call of duty.

Product features include the NEW Magnum Reversible Hi-Viz Jacket. Stay under cover until you're ready to be revealed.

Download a copy of the American Cop Jan/Feb 2010 article by clicking this link; American%20Cop%20JanFeb2010.pdf

See more Magnum apparel at http://www.magnumboots.com/us/series_apparel.asp.