Centigon Security Group

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Centigon Security Group
Founded2014;9 years ago (2014) Lamballe, France
Products mobile armor
Number of employees
less than 800
Website www.centigon.com

Centigon Security Group, formerly Carat Security Group is a large, privately held[ citation needed ] manufacturer of mobile armor. Based in Lamballe, France, the Group is the result of several mergers, including the purchase of Centigon by industry rival, Carat Duchatelet. [1] One of the world's leading commercial armored vehicle providers, [2] it operates six factories worldwide, [3] employs a labor force of 800, and produces 1,400 armored vehicles annually. [3]

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Among its subsidiaries' products are armored limousines for heads of states, armored sedans and SUVs, specialized vehicles for transporting cash, ballistic glass, and a variety of vehicles and equipment for the defense industry. [3]

In addition to offering feature-loaded premium transportation CSG also produces simpler, cheaper, less protected "no frills" vehicles aimed at a growing customer base in Africa and the Middle East.[ citation needed ] Its Black Scorpion Fast Attack Vehicle developed for this niche market was introduced at the Eurosatory 2010 international exhibition of land security and defense vehicles in Paris. [4] In April 2011, Carat made its first appearance in China, with a trade show in Shanghai; presenting two Carat Duchatelet armored limousines. [5]

In 2014 Carat and Centigon parted again. [6]

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