Gentex Corporation

Gentex Corporation manufactures advanced personal protection and situational awareness systems for defense forces, law enforcement, emergency responders, and industrial personnel worldwide. Based in New Hampshire, the company operates three core brands—Gentex, Ops-Core, and PureFlo—each addressing critical safety needs in high-performance environments.

• •Helmet Systems form the backbone of their product line. Gentex designs and manufactures ballistic and non-ballistic helmet systems for fixed-wing aircraft, rotary-wing (helicopter) operations, and ground combat. Their PURSUIT next-generation fixed-wing system and Ops-Core FAST® SF represent the cutting edge of headborne protection.

• •Situational Awareness Solutions integrate communication directly into helmet systems. Microphones, headsets, and integrated communication components allow operators to maintain awareness while maintaining protection.

• •Respiratory Protection through the PureFlo brand includes powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs), tactical respirators, oxygen masks, and CBRN systems for both defense and industrial applications.

• •Optics and Eyewear round out their portfolio—ballistic protective eyewear, visors, and integrated optical systems designed for mission-critical environments.

Gentex doesn't just meet industry standards—they set them. The company invests heavily in in-house design, manufacturing, and testing facilities. Recent contracts include a $38.4 million Advanced Combat Helmet Generation II order and partnerships with defense innovators like Anduril for AI-driven systems.

Their products are specified by U.S. military branches, international defense ministries (including Czech Ministry of Defence), and first responders across emergency services. Everything produced undergoes rigorous testing to ensure performance in the most challenging operational environments.

• •Defense and military operations
• •Law enforcement tactical units
• •Emergency response and rescue
• •Industrial safety and hazmat
• •Tactical training programs