OTIS TECHNOLOGY an AS 9100:2009 FACILITY

Lyons Falls, NY: On March 14, 2013 Otis Technology became registered as an AS 9100:2009 certified facility.  This certification includes ISO 9001:2008 compliance.

 

The AS 9100:2009 is a standard specifically for aviation, space, and defense organizations and incorporates the ISO 9001:2008 quality standards as well.  Otis pursued the AS 9100:2009 certification because of its status as a defense contractor and supplier of gun cleaning equipment to military and government agencies.

 

This standard helps organizations apply uniformity around their Quality Management System (QMS).  This registration certifies that the QMS at Otis Technology in relation to the design, development, manufacture, and supply of gun cleaning equipment and accessories does indeed meet the ISO 9001:2008 and AS 9001:2009 provisions.  Otis was assessed and approved by National Quality Assurance, U.S.A.

 

Otis Technology’s quality policy is as follows:  “Otis is committed to meeting or exceeding all customer requirements in relation to the design, manufacture and supply of our products and continually improving our Quality Management System.”  Each and every employee at Otis Technology has an understanding of this quality policy and a drive to deliver.

 

It typically takes upwards of one year for companies to develop their QMS and prepare for certification.  Otis Technology managed to complete that in just shy of six months.  To ensure companies remain compliant after certification, audits take place once per year.  Every three years, a more extensive audit takes place to ensure conformity.

 

“Becoming certified so quickly was a huge accomplishment for Otis and it wouldn’t have been possible without the commitment of our entire organization,” states Harold Philbrick, Director of Operations at Otis.  He continues, “I applaud everyone’s efforts in achieving this feat.  Certification as an AS/ISO facility opens the door to many opportunities for Otis.”

 

Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems available.  The superior Breech-to-Muzzle® design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US Military.  Otis Technology is SMART GUN CARE.

 

OTIS ANNOUNCES NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2013

Otis Technology is excited to announce several new products for 2013 debuting at the SHOT Show on January 15^th – 18^th in Las Vegas.

 

Encouraging youth and female involvement in hunting and shooting sports has always been a priority for Otis Technology.  Several years ago, Otis introduced the Lil’ Pro Cleaning System for new and youth shooters.  This year, Otis is offers the Tactical Pink Cleaning System – the first cleaning system geared towards female hunters and shooters.  It contains all the proper Breech-to-Muzzle® cleaning components that the Tactical Cleaning System offers, but features several pink accents including the softpack case and bore reflector.

 

Also new for 2013 by Otis is the Upland Wingshooter Cleaning System.  This cleaning system offers upland bird hunters the cleaning gear they need to properly maintain their shotguns – whether it be 12, 20, or 28 gauge.  This cleaning system features an upland style tan case with blaze orange quilted front.

 

The 300 BLK Cleaning System is another addition to the Otis product line.  This product was developed to clean rifles chambered in 300 AAC BLACKOUT.  This caliber was originally used by Special Forces and has since gained popularity among hunters and shooters for its ability to offer a .30 caliber solution on an AR style platform.

 

The Team Range Box was introduced in the fall of 2012.  Ideal for trips to the range, this cleaning gear is ideal for up to ten operators.  It is available in several configurations to meet differing needs, including .223cal/5.56mm, and choice of 9mm, .40 cal, or .45 cal, with the option of 12 gauge shotgun components as well.

 

In the military sector, Otis has revamped their Small Arm’s Armorer’s Tool Case.  It contains cleaning gear and armorer’s tools for maintaining small arms weapons and is stored in a rugged Pelican® case.

 

Otis has also recognized the importance of tools in firearm maintenance.  That is why they have announced the B.O.N.E. Tool® for .223cal/5.56mm bolt carrier cleaning and the M249 SAW Scraper Tool for proper maintenance of the M249.

 

Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems available.  The superior Breech-to-Muzzle® design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US Military.  Otis Technology is SMART GUN CARE.

OTIS PARTNERS WITH WARRIOR APPRECIATION NIGHT FOR FIFTH YEAR

Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology is proud to announce their fifth year of sponsorship for the sixth annual Warrior Appreciation Night, during the SHOT Show on the evening of January 17^th, 2013.

 

An event raffle will be taking place to benefit seven worthy causes.  All proceeds raised for each foundation will be presented at the Warrior Appreciation Night event.  Nearly $30,000 in firearms and accessories will be raffled off with proceeds to benefit our wounded warriors by contributing to these organizations: American Legion/Operation Comfort Warriors, Americas Mighty Warriors, Green Beret Foundation, Honored American Veterans Afield, Law Enforcement United, Lone Survivor Foundation, and V-SPANN.  Raffle tickets can be purchased online at https://www.uspsa.org/warrior/.

 

“Otis is proud to partner with the Warrior Appreciation Night.  Our armed forces are an integral part of our lives and our business and we can’t think of a better way to show our appreciation,” remarks Brad McIntyre, Director of International & Government Sales.

 

The presenting sponsor of the Warrior Appreciation Night, the American Legion, will be in the Otis booth (#14213) on Tuesday and Wednesday.  In conjunction with the Stars and Stripes Foundation, warrior celebrities will be in the booth, as well.  These individuals include USMC Vietnam Veteran Scout-Sniper Chuck Mawhinney; Sergeant Major (Ret.) Jon Cavaiani; Retired Navy SEAL Commander Dick Marcinko; and Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Gary O’Neal.   Show attendees are encouraged to stop by the Otis booth to support the American Legion, Warrior Appreciation Night, Stars & Stripes Foundation and meet these decorated veterans.

 

Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems available.  The superior Breech-to-Muzzle® design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US Military.  Otis Technology is SMART GUN CARE.

 

SHOT Show Celebrity Appearances – Otis Booth 14213

Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology is excited to announce several celebrities appearing in their booth at the 2013 SHOT Show in Las Vegas on January 15^th – 18^th.  Show attendees will have a chance to meet these industry celebrities and get a signed autograph photo.

 

Kicking off the show will be Doug Koenig, the World’s Best All Around Shooter.  He will be at the Otis booth daily from 9am to 10am.  Doug Koenig has won many competitions including multiple Bianchi Cups, Masters Tournaments and Steel Challenges.  He is the host of Doug Koenig’s Championship Season and has been sponsored by Otis since 2009.

 

Country Music Entertainer, Mark Wills, will be dropping by the booth for autographs on Tuesday and Thursday from 11am to noon.  Mark is a multi-platinum selling country music start with eight top 10 hits including “19 Somethin,’” “Don’t Laugh at Me,” and “Wish You Were Here.”  He is also the host of 3 Gun Nation.  Otis and Mark began working together in 2010.

 

Matt Hughes, 9-time MMA champion, will be at the Otis booth Tuesday through Thursday from 1pm – 2pm.  Besides being a member of the UFC Hall of Fame, Matt is an avid hunter and firearms collector.  Matt joined the Otis pro staff team in 2010.

 

Kim Rhode, 5-time Olympic medalist in Double Trap and Skeet, will appear in the booth Tuesday through Thursday from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.  Kim recently won gold at the 2012 Olympics in London and became the first ever American to medal in five consecutive Olympics in an individual sport.  Otis joined her on her Olympic journey in 2009.

 

Tracy & Lanny Barnes, US Biathletes, will be unable to attend SHOT Show due to their rigorous training schedule in their quest for gold at the 2014 Olympics. Otis has been side by side with these ladies in their Olympic travels since 2004.

 

Effective January 1, 2013, Otis renewed their pro staff agreements.  “We are excited to continue our partnership with Doug, Mark, Matt, Kim, and Tracy & Lanny.  Our pro staff team couldn’t be stronger – and they are a true extension of the Otis brand and culture.  We are proud to call them part of our team,” states Len Nelson, VP of Sales & Marketing.

 

Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems available.  The superior Breech-to-Muzzle® design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US Military.  Otis Technology is SMART GUN CARE.

 

OTIS Partners with Stars and Stripes Foundation for Fourth Year

Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology is proud to announce that the Stars & Stripes Foundation will be in the Otis booth (#14213) at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas on January 15-18, 2013.  The foundation’s board members Mark and Lisa Christianson will be joined by foundation friends Chuck Mawhinney, Jon Cavaiani, Dick Marcinko, and Gary O’Neal.  Show attendees are encouraged to stop by the Otis booth to support the Stars & Stripes Foundation and meet these decorated veterans.

 

The Stars and Stripes Foundation was co-founded by CSM Mark Christianson.  The Foundation strives to provide assistance to wounded troops and their families.  It is comprised of all volunteers – no one takes a paycheck.  “This is the fourth year we’ve been honored with the Stars & Stripes Foundation in our booth at SHOT Show.  CSM Mark Christianson and his organization support our wounded military service men and women and Otis is proud to support this cause” remarks Brad McIntyre, Director of International & Governmental Sales.

 

Chuck Mawhinney is a USMC Vietnam Veteran Scout-Sniper.  He joined the Marine Corps in 1967 and was credited with 103 confirmed kills during his thirteen month tour in Vietnam.  Chuck has appeared in the Otis booth at SHOT Show for the past three years.

 

For the third straight year, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Jon Cavaiani will be in the booth again this year signing autographs and supporting the Stars & Stripes Foundation.  He was a POW for 23 months in North Vietnam.  Prior to his retirement from active duty in 1996, Cavaiani was awarded the Army Medal of Honor, Legion of Valor, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Clusters.

 

New to join the Stars & Stripes Foundation in the Otis booth is Retired Navy SEAL Commander and Vietnam Veteran, Dick Marcinko.  Dick served two tours in Vietnam and his awards include the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Combat V, Navy Commendation, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star.  Marcinko was the commanding officer of SEAL Team Two in 1975 and was the creator and commander of SEAL Team Six.

 

Also new to join the Stars & Stripes Foundation in the Otis booth is Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Gary O’Neal.  O’Neal served over 40 years with the US Army Rangers and Special Forces.  He was one of the first men on the DOD’s first anti-terrorist team and shared his experience in the creation and training of the first Special Operations teams.  Gary’s awards and decorations include the Silver and Bronze Stars.  O’Neal was inducted in the Army Ranger Hall of Fame in 2010.

 

Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems available.  The superior Breech-to-Muzzle® design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US Military.  Otis Technology is SMART GUN CARE.

 

SUNY Environmental Award to Doreen Garrett

Otis Technology President & CEO Receives Feinstone Award

 
Syracuse, NY: The President and CEO of Otis Technology, Doreen Garrett, was honored in receiving the 2012 Feinstone Environmental Award from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry on October 25.  Ms. Garrett shares the award with her husband, Mr. Jody Garrett.  The Feinstone Award was established by historian, author, and 1915 ESF graduate Sol Feinstone to reward people and organizations that “do voluntarily the things that need to be done for the good of all”, according to a release from SUNY-ESF.

The Garretts own Lucky Star Ranch in Chaumont, NY, a 2,000 acre preserve which in 2011 was the site of a “bioblitz” in which ESF scientists and students inventoried plant, animal, and fungus species.   The preserve “has become a gateway for the Garretts to share their passion through affiliations such as the National Rifle Association, Quality Deer Management Association, Wounded Warrior Project and various other community organizations,” the SUNY-ESF release states.

“It is inspiring to see the passion that the Garretts have for environmental conservation both in their professional and personal lives.  They are true advocates of preserving the heritage of outdoor recreation for future generations,” states Len Nelson, Otis Technology’s vice president of sales & marketing.

Doreen Garrett founded Otis Technology in 1985.  The company now operates a state-of-the art facility in Lyons Falls, NY manufacturing gun maintenance equipment supplying the US military as well as law enforcement officers, hunters, and shooters worldwide.

Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems available.  The superior Breech-to-Muzzle® design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US Military.  Otis Technology is SMART GUN CARE.

Rhode Makes Olympic History

Otis Technology Recognized for Quality and Performance

WOMA Members Lanny and Tracy Barnes to be featured at OTIS Booth!

 

OTIS ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND WELCOMES NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology, manufacturer of advanced gun cleaning systems and accessories, names Harold Philbrick as director of operations and Parrish Lewis as new product development manager.

With vast experience in lean manufacturing, Harold has been employed with Otis for two years. Formerly the Operations Manager, Harold holds certifications as a lean black belt and a six sigma green belt and has over 10 years of continuous improvement experience. Before Otis, he worked for three years as director of manufacturing for a tier 1/tier 2 automotive supplier and five years as a process improvement consultant. He has helped organizations achieve record results in the areas of product quality, employee safety and operating performance while exceeding budget expectations in regards to savings and margin.

Parrish brings his new product development skills to the sales and marketing teams at Otis. His background includes brand management, strategic positioning, and market research and analysis. Parrish was product manager at Coleman, Inc. as well as product manager at Stearns, Inc. and product developer at Payless Shoesource, Inc. where he demonstrated success driving growth in targeted markets through the introduction of key product lines. Parrish’s background as former military with the Battalion Intelligence NCO, of the US Army will also aid in growing the military division at Otis.

“I would like to congratulate Harold as well as welcome Parrish to the Otis family. Parrish’ experience in new product development will help strengthen the sales and marketing portfolio while Harold’s lean manufacturing experience will support our efforts on the operational side.” says Len Nelson, Otis’ vice president of sales & marketing. “Their combined experience in new product development and continuous improvement will grow our company in new areas while continuing our growth in existing markets.”

Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems available. The superior Breech-to-Muzzle® design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US Military. Otis Technology is smart gun care.

 

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