Icon Polymer wins commendation for Warthog work

Icon Polymer continues to build its market leading position on a global basis, having won a commendation from ST Kinetics, Singapore, for its work on the Warthog Bronco all-terrain vehicle.

Silentbloc UK, part of the Icon Polymer Group, supplies critical suspension components for the running gear on the Warthog tracked carrier, ordered by the UK MoD.

Icon Polymer's Sales Director, Neal Hillier, said: "Silentbloc is recognised globally for its technical expertise as a leader in running gear components from wheels and suspension to track pads."

ST Kinetics presented the commendation in recognition of Silentbloc's "extraordinary service support" to meet the delivery and quality requirements of the UK Warthog programme in 2010.

"Icon is extremely proud to be recognised in this manner, especially by such an esteemed company as ST Kinetics. Our dedication reflects our commitment to the export market," said Icon's CEO Tim Pryce. Icon currently achieves sales to more than 33 countries.

Icon Polymer has a well established track record in producing safety and mission-critical components for defence applications. The company designs and manufactures high performance polymer-based components for aerospace, defence, transportation and energy generation applications. Its products range from aerodynamic seals and air-to-air refuelling hoses to customised vibration control components in rail and construction vehicles which are supplied worldwide.