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Centigon Security Group

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Centigon Security Group
Founded2014; 10 years ago (2014) Lamballe, France
Productsmobile armor
Number of employees
less than 800
Websitewww.centigon.com

Centigon Security Group, formerly Carat Security Group is a large, privately held[citation needed] manufacturer of mobile armor. Based in Lamballe, France, the Group is the result of several mergers, including the purchase of Centigon by industry rival, Carat Duchatelet.[1] One of the world's leading commercial armored vehicle providers,[2] it operates six factories worldwide,[3] employs a labor force of 800, and produces 1,400 armored vehicles annually.[3]

Among its subsidiaries' products are armored limousines for heads of states, armored sedans and SUVs, specialized vehicles for transporting cash, ballistic glass, and a variety of vehicles and equipment for the defense industry.[3]

In addition to offering feature-loaded premium transportation CSG also produces simpler, cheaper, less protected "no frills" vehicles aimed at a growing customer base in Africa and the Middle East.[citation needed] Its Black Scorpion Fast Attack Vehicle developed for this niche market was introduced at the Eurosatory 2010 [1] international exhibition of land security and defense vehicles in Paris.[4] In April 2011, Carat made its first appearance in China, with a trade show in Shanghai; presenting two Carat Duchatelet armored limousines.[5]

In 2014 Carat and Centigon parted again.[6]

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References

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  1. ^ Businessweek, Company Overview of Carat Security Group
  2. ^ "Defence Contractors by Category - Defence & Security Systems International".
  3. ^ a b c "Centigon Security Group - Compagny".
  4. ^ "Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's | IHS".
  5. ^ "Carat Security Group - News - Eurosatory Exhibition Product Launch". caratsecurity.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
  6. ^ "Centigon Security Group - History".
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