Stephen G. Giordanella

Protective Products of America, Inc. engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of advanced products that provide ballistic protection for personnel and vehicles in the military and law enforcement markets. The company's product portfolio includes lightweight ceramic armor for vehicles and military personnel; composite based products and concealable soft body armor products, such as armor, ballistic plates, shields, and helmets for law enforcement; and the modular tactical vest ballistic system for military personnel. Its primary customers include agencies of the U.S. government, international militaries, prime government contractors who integrate its products into their armor systems, distributors, and law enforcement agencies. The company was formerly known as Ceramic Protection Corp. Protective Products of America was founded on November 1995 and was headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.