March 26th, 2025
Safariland Announces Alien Gear Holsters to Join Cadre Holdings Portfolio of Brands
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre” or “the Company”), a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of safety equipment and other related products for the law enforcement, first responder, military and nuclear markets, today announced that it has agreed to acquire Alien Gear Holsters and certain assets from Tedder Industries, LLC, for $10.3 million through a court-supervised bankruptcy auction.
Cadre President Brad Williams commented, “This transaction represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a recognized holster brand with an established direct-to-consumer presence. Alien Gear brings an experienced team with a customer-first mindset, and we are excited about the attractive business synergies and growth opportunities ahead. As always, the Cadre operating model will guide our execution, driving continuous improvement across our businesses and reinforcing our market leadership over the long term.”
Launched in 2014, Alien Gear Holsters is a leading manufacturer of proprietary holsters and gear for the consumer, law enforcement, military, and security markets. Alien Gear’s innovation-driven approach has elevated consumer holster standards and enhanced safety, performance and comfort for everyday firearm carry worldwide.
Subject to bankruptcy court and regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
About Cadre
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Cadre is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of safety products. Cadre’s equipment provides critical protection to allow users to safely and securely perform their duties and protect those around them in hazardous or life-threatening situations. The Company’s core products include body armor, explosive ordnance disposal equipment, duty gear and nuclear safety products. Our highly engineered products are utilized in over 100 countries by federal, state and local law enforcement, fire and rescue professionals, explosive ordnance disposal teams, and emergency medical technicians. Our key brands include Safariland® and Med-Eng®, amongst others.
About The Safariland Group
The Safariland Group is a leading global provider of a broad range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets. The Safariland Group offers a number of recognized brand names in these markets including Safariland® Armor, Duty Gear and Communications, Bianchi®, Break Free®, Hatch®, Med-Eng®, Identicator® and NIK®. The Safariland Group’s mission, “Together, We Save Lives®”, is inherent in the lifesaving and protective products it delivers. The Safariland Group is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The Safariland Group is a trade name of Safariland, LLC.
For more information about The Safariland Group and these products, please visit www.safariland.com.
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