TVI Corporation Awarded U.S. Army Contract for its Infrared Raised Angle Marking Systems.

IRAMS Will Support Training and Operational Exercises for Future Deployments

GLENN DALE, Md. -- TVI Corporation (NASDAQ: TVIN), a global supplier of first receiver and first responder products and provider of event shelter and equipment rentals, announced it has been awarded a contract valued at more than $300,000 for its Infrared Raised Angle Marking Systems (IRAMS) from the U.S. Army. Apache aviation units from Fort Hood, Hunter Army Airfield and the Arizona National Guard will receive TVI's IRAMS panel systems in support of training and operational exercises for future deployments.

IRAMS technology consists of a series of infrared signaling panels that can be viewed by the thermal imaging/FLIR and night vision systems of the Apache helicopter. It aids in helicopter landings at Forward Arming and Refueling Points (FARPs) by providing increased visibility without the use of visible light during challenging weather or nighttime conditions, helping to reduce the risk of accidents while increasing mission success.

"Our IRAMS product line fits squarely with the military's objective of minimizing hazardous conditions for its personnel," said Richard V. Priddy, TVI President and CEO. "IRAMS are ideal for hostile and difficult landing environments. For instance, helicopters landing in desert locations can experience dangerous brownout conditions when its rotor blades kick up clouds of dust and sand. Our IRAMS helps ensure the safety of pilots and crew by providing an infrared signature that can be viewed far more effectively than conventional lighting, particularly in situations that result in poor visibility."

TVI's IRAMS product family is comprised of three different functional systems, including the FARP Signaling Panel System for marking up to eight landing zones, the Inverted Y/Hazard Marking System for communicating the directional approach for landing, and the Apache Boresight Panel System used to boresight the Apache helicopter.

"This latest IRAMS contract reflects our strong and longstanding relationship with the U.S. military," said Priddy. "TVI anticipates continued growth in the IRAMS family of products as more Apache aviation crews train on the equipment at Fort Hood. We also see additional growth opportunities with other aviation units within the U.S. Army and Marine Corps."

About TVI Corporation

TVI Corporation, located in Glenn Dale, Maryland, is a global supplier of first receiver and first responder products. These products include shelters, personal protection equipment and other products for homeland security, hospitals, the military, police and fire departments, and public health agencies. The Company designs, fabricates and markets products and systems both through distributors and directly to end-users and OEMs. Through its recently acquired Signature Special Event Services business, TVI is now the leading full-service shelter and event equipment rental company serving the corporate, sporting, social, and government and defense industries.

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