HOME OUR PRODUCTS RESOURCES Current Page: ABOUT US CONTACT US 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. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joe Klein Joe Klein is the Chairman of Klein Steel Service. Klein Steel won the Platts Global Metal Service Center of the Year in 2015 and 2018, and AMM Awards for National Metal Service Center of the Year 2017. Joe is a member of the Rochester Business Hall of Fame, and is the recipient of Rochester’s Businessperson of the Year Award and Significant Citizen of the Year Award. Joe was the founding board member of the six Rochester Prep charter schools and served as chairman of Mayor Bob Duffy’s Literacy Commission. He recruited Vertus Charter School, a high-performing high school for at risk young men to Rochester, and has recruited Building Excellent Schools to open three charter schools in Rochester in 2021. He co-founded E3 Rochester, a charter incubator organization whose mission is to expand the number of high quality K-12 education seats for every child living in the city of Rochester. In 2011 Joe received a master’s degree in Education Policy from Harvard University. Dan DiMicco Dan graduated from Brown University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Science. He graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Metallurgy and Materials Science from the University of Pennsylvania in 1975. Dan then joined Nucor Corporation in November 1982 as Plant Metallurgist and Manager of Quality Control for Nucor Steel in Plymouth, Utah. In March 1991, Dan became General Manager of the Nucor-Yamato joint venture in Blytheville, Arkansas and became Vice President in January 1992. Dan became Executive Vice President of Nucor Corporation in September 1999, and in September 2000 he was elected President and Chief Executive Officer. Dan was elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors in June 2001, and Chairman of the Board in 2006. From January 2013-January 2014, he served as Executive Chairman. He presently serves as Chairman Emeritus (effective January 2014.) Dan was appointed to the United States Manufacturing Council in 2008 by then-U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez, and served on the board until 2011. Dan also served on the boards of the National Association of Manufacturers and the World Steel Association on the Executive Committee. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Duke Energy Corporation and continues to represent Nucor on the US Council on Competitiveness and the Coalition for a Prosperous America(CPA) as Chairman. Dan also served as Senior Trade Advisor and Economic Advisor to the Trump Campaign and Team leader for the USTR Transition Team for President Trump. Dan received the Charlotte Business Journal’s sixth annual “Business Person of the Year” award. The Harvard Business Review included Dan in its 2010 top 100 list of The Best Performing CEOs in the World. Institutional Investor named Dan to the 2012 All-America Executive Team and the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) in January 2012 awarded Dan the prestigious Robert P. Stupp Award for Leadership Excellence, which gives special recognition to individuals who have provided unparalleled leadership in the steel construction industry. Dan received the prestigious 2013 “Citizens of the Carolinas” award by the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Charlotte Business Journal. 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. OUR PASSION IS YOUR PROTECTION Buffalo Armory, LLC 1050 Military Road, Buffalo, NY 14217 716-422-7667 wportnoy@buffaloarmory.com We manufacture and sell our body and vehicle armor products exclusively to first responders and their agencies. Our security barriers are available to public and private organizations. © 2021 Buffalo Armory, LLC. All Rights Reserved. DUNS #: 078274015 | Cage: 6KZC1 | MPIN: BUFFA2011 NAICS Code: 331111, 423510, 331315, 332322, 331221, and 332313 | SIC Code: 3312