Quantum’s Tecstar division is new ally for Force Protection
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide has duly announced that its Tecstar Automotive division has successfully forged an alliance with Force Protection, Inc. The contract agreement revolves on Tecstar Automotive providing engineering design and production assistance for Force Protection’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Cheetah vehicle fleet. This is in line with Force Protection’s recent acquisition of a 430,000 square foot facility in North Carolina to serve as its expansion arena for the organization’s existing and future products, including the infamous Cheetah model.
Tecstar Automotive’s specific tasks in this affiliation include manufacturing and engineering support to develop the new Force Protection plant layout, procurement of the necessary equipments and tools, workforce hiring and training, organization of the assembly line set-up, and management of the enhanced production for the Cheetah vehicle line.
Quantum President and CEO, Alan Niedzwiecki, acknowledges this partnership: “We are pleased to continue supporting Force Protection, Inc. in producing its advanced ballistic- and blast-protected vehicles, which have protected and saved the lives of our armed forces and security personnel overseas.”
“We look forward to applying our fast-to-market, limited volume production expertise to assist in ramping up the production and deployment of these critically-needed vehicles.”
A Quantum Backgrounder:
Quantum is a fully integrated alternative energy corporation. It has practiced such specialty in the industry through powertrain engineering, system integration, and the manufacturing of packaged fuel systems and accessories for various vehicles. Specifically, Quantum enjoys thorough expertise for both OEM and aftermarket parts in reference to the following: fuel cells, alternative fuels, hydrogen refueling, hybrids, mid-cycle product enhancements, enhanced body stylings, superior performing engines, and drivetrains. Moreover, Quantum is into the designing and producing hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. And with the assistance of its partner company, Advanced Lithium Power, Quantum also has a specialty in manufacturing advanced lithium-ion batteries.
To date, with its supreme technological proficiency, Quantum has acquired product affiliations with the likes of General Motors, AM General and Sumitomo.
Quantum’s extensive customer base includes General Motors, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, Toyota, Opel, Hyundai, Suzuki, SunLine, Yamaha, AeroVironment, and the U.S. Army.