Kriss Super V System from TDI, Inc.

CHARLES J. KUSHELL IV APPOINTED CEO OF TDI, INC.
Tuesday, 23 October 2007

Appointment Coincides with Company's Move Towards Full Commercialization
of Advanced Weapons Operating System Technology

Virginia Beach, VA – Transformational Defense Industries (TDI), (www.kriss-tdi.com) a Virginia Beach based company specializing in advanced weapons operating system technology, today announced the appointment of Chuck Kushell as their new CEO.

A seasoned executive and recognized international marketing expert, Kushell's appointment represents a significant step forward for TDI as it commercializes its KRISS Super V Systems' technology after more than two years of cooperative development efforts with the US Army's Armament Research and Development Engineering Center (ARDEC), and with significant input from military and law enforcement special operations experts.

"Chuck's broad executive experience, knowledge of the weapons industry and marketing talent provide the critical ingredients for success to TDI as the company begins to actively market the revolutionary KRISS Super V technology into both the domestic and international markets." said Jan Henrik Jebsen, Chairman of TDI's parent company Gamma Recherches et Technologies Holding SA, a subsidiary of Gamma Applied Visions Group SA of Switzerland. "I am very excited about the momentum that the TDI has established as it moves from the development phase into full commercialization and I am particularly pleased that an executive of Chuck's caliber will be leading our efforts forward."

Kushell has held previous CEO and senior management positions in retail, financial services, technology, automotive and communications for such companies as IBM, Ogilvy & Mather, Montgomery Ward, Hill Holliday, Data Marketing International and Microsoft. His extensive international experiences include work in Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, France and Switzerland. Kushell's particular area of expertise has focused on bringing new products and technologies to market through the design and implementation of integrated marketing communication programs for computer hardware, healthcare, medical technology, energy and defense/homeland security technologies. "The KRISS Super V System is the most significant advance in weapon operating systems design in more than 120 years and I am excited to have the opportunity to lead TDI's efforts as we deliver the benefits of this breakthrough technology to our customers." Kushell said.

About TDI
TDI, designs, develops and manufactures advanced weapons technology for delivery into a wide variety of global market segments, including, law enforcement, military, government agency, private security services and civilian sport and recreational use. Bringing together multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers and experienced defense professionals, TDI developed the patented KRISS Super V operating system which delivers previously unachievable levels of weapons controllability to professional operators and sports enthusiasts alike. Founded in 2002, TDI is a wholly-owned United States subsidiary of Switzerland-based parent company Gamma Recherches et Technologies Holding SA. The company's Viking Works research, development and manufacturing facilities are located in Virginia Beach, VA.

 
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