Armscor, the largest manufacturer of firearms and ammunition in the Philippines has underscored its push for global expansion by participating in the 4th Brunei Darussalam Defense Exhibition (BRIDEX). BRIDEX is a premiere venue at which leading manufacturers, suppliers and professionals showcase their products and services to prospective clients in the area.
Over 90 exhibitors from 30 countries were present with the latest developments in defense technology. The US, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore,Canada, China, France, Germany, Turkey, the United Kingdom as well as Poland, Belgium, Taipei, South Africa and Denmark were all represented at the show.
At the event, Armscor, the world’s largest manufacturer of 1911 pistols in the world presented His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei with a special edition gold-plated 45 Caliber 1911. ARMSCOR Chairman Emeritus Demetrio R. Tuason and Deputy CEO Gina Marie Angangco also signed a vendor agreement with Royal Brunei Technical Services (RBTS) represented by CEO Hjh Rosmawati Hj Manaf. the RBTS is the leading acquisitions and systems management service provider in Brunei Darussalam.
Armscor has expressed its desire to break into the Brunei market. They hope to secure contracts with the Royal Brunei Military and Police forces, and are confident their products meet the strict testing and qualifying procedures involved. Armscor currently exports products to 60 countries globally, with the largest markets being the United States of America, South and Central America and Thailand as its biggest markets.