INSPECTION FOR ARMORED VEHICLES

The first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions armored vehicles is a vision of military tanks.  But that is just part of the visual picture that Jennifer Malott “paints” when she describes O’Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Company that has been her employer for ten years. 

Jennifer began working as a welder after completing high school at Warren County Career Center.  Now a quality technician, Jennifer conducts visual inspection of parts and many other duties throughout her workday.  She was recently in Troy for the Preparation for the AWS-CWI/CWE Welding Inspector/EducatorExamination course offered by the Hobart Institute.  This training and the American Welding Society Certification will definitely provide a value-added area of expertise for Jennifer and a bonus for her company as more and more welds require qualified inspection. 

O’Gara-Hess was one of the first certification customers of the Hobart Institute in 1989 when HIWT began certification services and have remained a loyal customer throughout the years. 

Jennifer says, “The best way to get an idea of what our company does is to go to their web site at www.ogara-hess.com.  The information there is complete.”

As explained on the web site, O’Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt has a lengthy history beginning in 1876 as builders of custom coaches and horse-drawn ambulances.  Today, the benefits of their technology within the commercial segment of the business are appreciated by a wide variety of people from corporate executives to presidents and heads-of-state.  O’Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt was the first to armor a limousine to protect a U.S. President when they built a bullet-resistant car for Harry S. Truman. 

A custom armoring project begins with client consultation to project a vision of a desired vehicle.  The design team studies the vehicle to be armored.  Some of the more popular choices are Hummers, Suburbans, Navigators, and Land Cruisers, although they will work on VW Jettas and an assortment of full size sedans.  Final designs and production timetables are outlined and approved and production is begun.  Technicians such as Jennifer along with experts in ballistic science, automotive engineering, armor integration and personal security form a dedicated team.  Completed vehicles, built to reflect the personal style and security requirements of their owners, are delivered in four to six months from contract approval.

Armored vehicles require special service from specially trained technicians.  O’Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt provides support and service beyond the point of sale and ships parts worldwide.   In 2001 they were acquired by Armor Holdings, Inc. and have facilities in various locations throughout the world. 

For further information or to order your armored vehicle, visit http://www.ogara-hess.com

For information concerning the Preparation for the AWS-CWI/CWE Welding Inspector/EducatorExamination course, contact Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, 400 Trade Square East, Troy, OH  45373  http://www.welding.org

Phone: 1-800-332-9448  E-mail:  hiwt@welding.org