ALPHA 900™ is engineered to support the wide range of missions and crew roles found in today’s aviation environments. From utility and assault to medical and transport operations, the ALPHA 900 adapts without requiring crews to change helmets as mission demands evolve. Whatever the mission profile and wherever it takes you, the ALPHA 900 is built to keep crews equipped, adaptable, and ready. Explore the ALPHA 900 versatility here: https://bit.ly/4jvaPr5
Gentex Corp.
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Carbondale, PA 13,577 followers
Personal Protection & Situational Awareness Solutions for Defense Forces, Emergency Responders, and Industrial Personnel
About us
Leveraging a product development and manufacturing history that spans more than 125 years, Gentex Corporation is a global leader in providing innovative protective gear solutions that enhance personal protection and situational awareness for global defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Our portfolio includes protective solutions sold under the Gentex, Ops-Core, and PureFlo brands. Gentex delivers high performance flight equipment to meet the evolving challenges and requirements of aircrew and aircraft maintainers, including helmet systems and capability upgrades. Ops-Core provides a comprehensive portfolio of headborne protection, situational awareness, high performance optics, and respiratory protection for elite defense, law enforcement, and security forces. PureFlo powered air purifying respirators deliver next-generation all-in-one protection for a range of industrial workers in light to heavy duty environments. Our investment in our state-of-the-art in-house design and engineering, manufacturing, and testing facilities allow us to provide world-class solutions to our customers. As leaders in research and development, we are focused on continuously advancing design, performance, and protection, our products deliver a comprehensive set of integrated capabilities to support the diverse mission or job requirements of our customers. We are committed to not just meeting product requirements, but pushing them forward. Our multiple awards and contracts, such as our re-awarded USSOCOM contract, Air Force OTA Agreement, ALEP Daytime Spectacle Contract, and more are a testament to the high quality of our products and our commitment to providing next generation protection. Learn more about Gentex: https://www.gentexcorp.com/ Learn more about Ops-Core: http://ops-core.com/ Learn more about PureFlo: https://www.gentexcorp.com/pureflo-country-selector/
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- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Carbondale, PA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1894
- Specialties
- Ballistic Protection, Blunt Force Head Trauma Protection, CBRN Protection, Eye Protection & Visual Acuity, Face Protection, Hearing Protection & Communications, IFF, Night Vision Integration, Power Integration, Respiratory Protection, Signature Management, Situational Awareness, Large Capacity Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, Design & Engineering, Testing, and Optics
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Healing isn’t always found in a clinic. Camp Freedom takes Veterans, First Responders, and their families into the great outdoors, offering adventures that restore, connect, and inspire. From fishing to hiking, every experience builds camaraderie and resilience. 🌲Explore their mission: https://bit.ly/4djquqq #GentexCorp #CampFreedom #VeteranSupport #FirstResponderWellness #OutdoorHealing #GivingBack
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The U.S. Navy has selected Gentex’s PURSUIT™ Helmet System as its Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet, reinforcing Gentex’s leadership in advanced aircrew protection. View the Full Press Release: https://bit.ly/45myaFI
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at WEPTAC 2026 at Nellis Air Force Base. It was a privilege to engage with warfighters from around the country and discuss how Gentex continues to advance aircrew protection through next-generation solutions like PURSUIT™, our Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet. We appreciate the conversations and collaboration, and look forward to what’s ahead. #weptac #gentex #pursuit
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For more than 130 years, Gentex has protected those who serve. With the launch of the Ops-Core® FAST® XP Helmet System, we’re bringing proven military-grade performance to a helmet purpose-built for law enforcement. FAST XP sets a new standard in protection, comfort, and versatility for today’s officers and tactical teams. Read more: https://bit.ly/4a2CIne #Gentex #lawenforcement #FASTXP
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Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose leadership was rooted in service, integrity, and the belief that progress is built through responsibility to others. His work reminds us that lasting impact comes from principled action, accountability, and a commitment to doing what is right, even when it is difficult.
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The Gentex HGU-56/P continues to evolve with a full suite of mission-enhancing accessories. The SideKick ARC Rails expand mounting options while maintaining balance and safety, and the Rugged Flex Boom Microphone delivers improved speech clarity in high-noise environments. From NVG mounts and retention upgrades to communication and protection enhancements, the HGU-56/P accessory suite gives aircrew the ability to refine performance for any mission profile. Explore available upgrades here: https://bit.ly/44QdkNX
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Behind every folded flag is a family whose life has been forever changed. Through our partnership with Folds of Honor, Gentex Corporation helps provide scholarships and support to military and first responder families, giving hope and opportunity where it’s needed most. Support the mission: https://bit.ly/3QUWiGz Photo by Senior Airman Devyn Waits #GentexCorp #FoldsOfHonor #HonorTheirSacrifice #MilitaryFamilies #EducationForHeroes #GivingBack
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Another great milestone in advanced helmet systems — Zero-G HMDS+ cleared critical design review and moving into airworthiness testing with the U.S. Navy. Excited to see this next-gen tech progress. Collins Aerospace Elbit Systems of America View the Full Release Here: https://bit.ly/49j8AUz #Aviation #Defense #Aerospace #MilitaryAviation #RTX #CollinsAerospace #ElbitSystems #Gentex #USNavy #AdvancedTechnology #NextGenAviation 📷 : Image courtesy of RTX / Collins Elbit Vision Systems. From the Dec. 12, 2025 press release: “Zero-G Helmet Mounted Display System+ achieves key milestone with U.S. Navy.”
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