At Buffalo Armory, we transform mild, low alloy carbon steel into a high strength steel that make it ideal for better body and protection armor. Our transformational induction heat and quench technology creates a significant opportunity for:
A unique and different way to make armor
Significant cost savings to the buyer
These considerations make our Star Armor an emerging premiere armor solution to give troops and first responders the protection they deserve.
Buffalo Armory:
Is a Certified Small Business
Is a DOD Prime approved supplier
Has DLA QSL Bulk Metal Supplier certification
Is ITAR compliant
Produces qualified ARL MIL-DTL-46100E FAT for dual-certified High Hard and NIJ3 armor
Is certified NIJ 0101.06 Level 3 with and without spall protection
Exceeds NIJ3, NIJ4, STANAG 1A, 1B, and 1C
Has 15 granted patents
STAFF
Major General John Batiste, USA (Ret)
President and CEO
jbatiste@buffaloarmory.com
John Batiste is a 1974 graduate of the United States Military Academy. He served 31 years in the US Army as an infantry officer with major deployments in the First Gulf War, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq in 2004. His final position as a US Army Major General was Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division, the "Big Red One", during combat operations in Iraq.
He transitioned to the steel industry in late 2005 and first served as president of Klein Steel until 2013. During this period, Klein Steel was recognized as one of ten IndustryWeek Best Plants in North America and a New York State Best Place to Work. His passion to find a better way to produce armor opened the opportunity at Buffalo Armory. Since 2013, the company has 15 granted patents on its unique induction technology and is recognized for its ballistic solutions in the markets of body armor, police car door armor, and ballistic barriers for schools, places of worship, and offices.
John has served on non-profit boards in support of Veterans, on the Advisory Board of Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, and as an Executive Committee member of the Raffles Insurance Captive and Metals Service Center Institute.
Willie Portnoy
VP, Sales and Marketing
803-347-3100 (cell)
wportnoy@buffaloarmory.com
For thirty-five years Willie has been recognized as an industry leader in the semi-fabricated ferrous and non-ferrous mill production, trading, and distribution marketplaces. He has specialized in the aerospace and defense markets, and developed an expertise in government contracting, both with the U.S. Department of Defense and other prime U.S. government contractors.
Prior to joining Buffalo Armory, Willie founded and was CEO / President of Alson Commodities, founded and was CEO / President of Charleston Aluminum, and he held senior / executive sales positions with Empire Resources, JW Aluminum, Hadco Aluminum, and Ryerson.
Willie graduated in 1983 from Kenyon College with a bachelor of arts degree majoring in political science.
Maurice Cooper
Operations Manager
mcooper@buffaloarmory.com
Maurice Cooper is the Operations Manager for Buffalo Armory. He graduated from Canisius College in 2011 and commissioned into the Army. Maurice served nine years as an active duty Army Logistics Officer with a focus on maintenance and transportation. He served on a combat deployment to Afghanistan, a non-combat tour in South Korea, and currently serves in the Army Reserves.
Maurice joined the Buffalo Armory team in January 2020. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and is pursuing a Master’s of Business Administration from Canisius College.
OUR PASSION IS YOUR PROTECTION
Without hesitation, brave men and women continue to answer the call to protect and serve. But who can they count on to protect and serve them in return?
Buffalo Armory.
We dedicate ourselves to making more than just armor; we’re also a passionate advocate for what will serve safety professionals best in the field. With independently tested and certified armor that stands up to daily abuse and most importantly, active shooter events. Because first responders don’t have time to worry about what’s protecting them from what may happen next.
That’s our job.
All of our products are made in the U.S.A. and are sold exclusively to first responder agencies and organizations. Through our own independent testing, our warranty will always stand between them and an emergency. Because having the right kind of armor, means the difference between uncertainty and being prepared.
Have the right armor. Have the right partner. Have no doubt.