IN Leupold, Trail Blazers Honor Hometown Heroes Leupold & Stevens is partnering with the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers to recognize Portland’s “Hometown Heroes” for their service. Hometown Heroes are the men and women of the armed forces, first responders and other everyday people who put service before self. Honorees receive complimentary game tickets, in-game recognition and gifts from the Trail Blazers and Leupold & Stevens. “The Portland community has been our home since the company was founded in 1907,” said Rob Morrison, Leupold & Stevens vice president of marketing. “We owe these brave individuals so much for all they do to protect and serve our country and community.” Leupold and the Trail Blazers encourage fans to nominate future Hometown Heroes by visiting www.nba.com/blazers/hometownhero. www.leupold.com Outtech Presented Growth Award Outtech Inc. has been presented the Cascade Capital Corp. Business Growth Award for 2013. The award recognizes growth in sales and employees, as well as economic contribution to the community among small businesses in northeast Ohio. Established in 1989, Outtech Inc. maintains a portfolio of brand leaders across the categories they represent. Outtech already has a strong group of over 70 industry specialists spread across three divisions, and continues to add new members to their team. www.outtech-online.com Sharps Rifle Partners With Azimuth Tech. Sharps Rifle Co. is partnering with Azimuth Technology LLC, which will now manufacture the Sharps Relia-Bolt, a dropin replacement for a standard 5.56 bolt. Azimuth Technology is a Florida-based contract manufacturing facility with over 42,000 square feet of state-of-the-art CNC machines. “Azimuth Technology and Sharps Rifle Company’s manufacturing values align. The Relia-Bolt will be manufactured to the highest quality by utilizing our advanced CNC precision mills, lathes and experienced machinists,” said Len Zaiser IV, Azimuth Technology president. Broadsword Group LLC, which provides firearms, ammunition and related products to a diverse range of customers around the world, owns Sharps Rifle Co. www.azimuthtechnology.com www.srcarms.com 20 FEBRUARY 2014 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com
