About Us

Company Heritage

Indigen Armor was conceived in a makeshift trailer located in a volatile combat zone during early 2004. The founders, military veterans with extensive Special Operations and high-risk protection backgrounds, were working in support of US national security interests at the time. Here, they describe how Indigen Armor came to be.

"During our recent overseas deployments we experienced and were exposed to numerous incidents that made us determined to design a safer and more reliable armored vehicle. We were targeted in ambushes where the threats exceeded the protection-level of our vehicles, which also resulted in CPU self-survival system shutdown and run-flat tire failures. Additionally, fuel incompatibility, suspension system failures, A/C system inadequacy, door/window hardware and other electro-mechanical failures were regular occurrences. Under normal operating conditions these failures would be considered minor; however in a combat zone they could lead to catastrophic consequences."

"Collaborating during our spare time, we developed an initial concept to alleviate the issues at hand and anticipated problems that could occur. That concept was sketched onto a yellow legal pad and a company was born."

Operational experience in 32 countries on 4 continents.

Strong Foundation for Growth

Today, Indigen Armor combines the tactical expertise and prowess of the founders with a systems engineering methodology that carries onto the production floor. Our large and growing staff of consummate professionals includes mechanical and design engineers, electrical technicians, welders, fabricators, mechanics and machinists. They are complimented by a support and management team consisting of experienced Project Managers and DCAA-trained Accountants, all housed in our state-of-the-art prototyping and manufacturing facilities.

In June 2009, J.F. Lehman & Company, a leading middle-market private equity firm focused on the aerospace and defense sectors acquired, (in partnership with current management) Indigen Armor.  Their relationships, unique expertise and capital contributions will allow us to agressively address market expansion and other growth opportunities.  (Learn More)

Operations

Corporate Offices and Manufacturing(Secure Facility)

259,000 square feet on 30 acres