November 2013 Newsletter: Client News: Coliant Corporation: Awarded a Military Contract Through SAIC

After a direct contact from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Coliant Corporation has received a contract from Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) for development of protective clothing for our war fighters. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract has the potential to extend two additional years based on the results of the first tests, to be performed at the University of Montana.

Jim Ruma, retired VP of Engineering at General Dynamics and the current Macomb-OU INCubator Executive-in-Residence for military program development, assists Coliant as an advisor.

"We sincerely appreciate all of the supportive resources offered in the Mound Road defense corridor, especially those at the Macomb-OU INCubator - these services are directly helping us to add jobs in our community," Adam Bonislawski, Coliant Sales Director, says.

These high-tech garments also have direct commercial applications. Please visit powerlet.com for more information.

Based in Warren, MI, Coliant Corporation was founded in 2004. Coliant’s unique electrical components improve the comfort, convenience and safety for riders of open-cabin vehicles. Although focused initially on the motorcycle market, it’s Powerlet, Atomic Skin and Luggage Electrix product lines have applications in numerous consumer, commercial and military markets. Coliant designs, manufactures and distributes rugged electrical accessories that are intuitive and universal adaptive. Coliant has multiple patents and sold products in 67 countries. For more information, please contact Adam Bonislawski at adam.bonislawski@powerlet.com or 586-276-0900.