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TFCY 21st Century Technologies Announces Innovative Weaponry, Inc. Attendance at 2005 SHOT Show in Las Vegas
21st Century Technologies Announces Innovative Weaponry, Inc. Attendance at 2005 SHOT Show in Las Vegas
2005 SHOT Show
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2005--21st Century Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:TFCY) today announced that portfolio investment company Innovative Weaponry, Inc. (IWI) and Miniature Machine Corp. (MMC) recently attended the 2005 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, the world's largest showcase of firearms, hunting and outdoor products, from January 28-31 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
IWI/MMC (www.ptnightsights.com) exhibited the MMC adjustable sights and P-T Night Sights as part of its marketing program for the company's products.
The 2005 SHOT Show featured 569,000 square feet of exhibit space and attracted 23,186 buyers, 1,190 members of the press, 13,075 exhibiting personnel, and 279 guests for a total attendance of 37,730. It attracts buyers from all fifty states and more than seventy-five countries. These important prospects represent dealers from specialty gun shops, specialty archery stores, multi-line sporting goods stores, discount/department/chain stores, hardware stores, wholesale distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer's representatives, and law enforcement.
"We are pleased that IWI/MMC had a successful show. Company representatives reported that many old customers returned to place orders, and several new customers placed orders as well. They were successful in establishing relationships that can be cultivated into future business. Since the company's relocation to Las Vegas, production capability has been substantially upgraded, and I expect these new orders will begin shipping very quickly. IWI/MMC was once a significant competitor in its market segment and has the potential to regain that prominence. The SHOT Show is an excellent venue in which to reintroduce the company and its products to the industry," stated John Dumble, President/CEO of 21st Century Technologies.
Innovative Weaponry, Inc. and Miniature Machine Corp. merged into one portfolio investment company of 21st Century Technologies, Inc. in 2004. It has in its product line the P-T Night Sights, the finest quality night sighting system available today. One of the only American manufacturers of low-light sighting systems, IWI has earned its reputation as the industry leader. Its continued dedication to production of the brightest, highest quality systems backed by their product guarantee and dedication to customer service has earned them recognition worldwide. IWI currently has contracts with some of the largest gun manufacturers and has installed P-T Night Sights on weapons used by the entities including The U.S. Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Customs Service, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Navy Seal Team, Delta Force, and state and local police departments.
P-T Night Sights were originally designed in response to the needs of law enforcement agencies who require accurate sighting in low light situations. A foundation was laid for a totally new night sight system, which was focused on the Practical-Tactical needs of government and law enforcement. Using only the highest grade of tritium and one of the strictest quality control standards in its manufacturing, IWI designed its systems to meet those needs. With a 12-step milling, assembly and quality assurance process, each customer is guaranteed a precision made product built to last. Each sighting system is hand-assembled by IWI's expert technicians using only the finest bar stock available and comes with a 15-year guarantee, the best in the industry.
21st Century Technologies (www.tfctcorp.com) is a Business Development Company, operated pursuant to the Investment Companies Act of 1940. It holds various enterprises as investments and seeks to grow companies in which it has an interest.
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Contacts
21st Century Technologies Inc.
Troy Lovick, 702-248-0309 (1 p.m.-3 p.m. PT Mon.-Fri.)
troy@troylovick.com
or
Gemini Financial Communications
A. Beyer, 951-693-4534 (10 a.m.-12 p.m. PT Mon.-Fri.)
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