Manufacturer

Ceradyne, Inc.

Location on file

Auto-created from backfill_manufacturer_ids (NIJ CPL historical) on 2026-04-21. Original source name: 'Ceradyne, Inc.'. Curate with website, HQ, full name, and armor_types as canonical data lands.

Ownership history

Acquired by Avon Protection from 3M in November 2020 (former 3M Ceradyne ballistic business). Avon divested its body-armor portion to Pine Hill Capital in February 2024; the Ceradyne helmet and plate product lines remain associated with Avon through Team Wendy.

Body armor (1)

Defender 625 SCS ICW KXPIIIA-4
NIJ 0101.06 · Level IV · Ceradyne, Inc.::Defender 625 SCS ICW KXPIIIA-4::IV
Mfr. attested

Ballistic helmets (2)

ACH Mid Cut
NIJ 0106 · Level II · ceradyne_3m::ACH Mid Cut::II
Mfr. attested
ACH High Cut
NIJ 0106 · Level IIIA · ceradyne_3m::ACH High Cut::IIIA
Mfr. attested