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Zvi and Bracha Horovitz established Federal-Fabrics-Fibers, Inc. in 1991. Together, they provided the US government with superior, innovative woven and non-woven products to aid warfighters in combat.
Federal-Fabrics-Fibers moved to the Lowell, Massachusetts facility in 2000 where they developed a family of AirBeam-supported tents and shelter systems as part of the Future Medical Shelter System (FMSS) development program with the USA Medical Material Development Activity and Natick Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center (MMDA & RDECOM).
In 2022, Federal-Fabrics-Fibers was acquired by HDT Global, a leading manufacturer and integrator of highly-engineered unmanned, platform, and expeditionary solutions across defense, aerospace and government markets.
Cool Timeline
2022
Acquired by HDT Global to add our rapid prototyping capabilities and three decades of experience with lightweight specialty fabrics to HDT – the market leader in both inflatable AirBeam and framed shelter systems.
2021
Delivered the first of its kind, integrating 2 Airbeam shelters to the sides of an ISO container on the sides of the shelter Expeditionary Maintenance and Repair Container (EMARC) for the Navy with IS4S as the Prime Contractor, The system was Developed and Built in a 6 month period.
Finalized 63 First Article Tests (FAT) Articles for the Contaminated Human Remains Transfer Case (CHRT) and started production of the first 300 units of an expected 1500 unit 5 year IDIQ program.
Won SBIR N211-044 for the development of an Inflatable Deployable Sail System for a Future Submarine, The only company down selected for this effort by NAVSEA and yielding contract N68335-21-C-0657.
2020
Won a 4 year IDIQ Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) contract with Defence Logistics Agency (DLA) for our standard family of shelters, from 15′ 20′ 25′ 30′ and 40′ wide x 16′ 21′ 32′ 38′ and 44′ long, including accessories and mission support equipment.
As a subcontractor to Integrated Solutions for System (IS4S) We developed a Chemical Biological-Ground Mobility Barrier (CB-GMB)
Flood Defense System Barriers (FDS) for protection of critical infrastructure, rapid deployment, lightweight and reusable
Contaminated Aircraft Survivability Barrier Non-Standard (CASB-NS)
Teamed with the University UMASS Lowell, Applied Constructal and Federal-Fabrics-Fibers, we did a feasibility study and discovery effort of a lighter than air-ship under the name Inflatable Remotely Piloted Air Ship (iRPAS)
2019
46th MP CMD MIARNG supported the effort to deploy a command Post to support 2 Simultaneous nuclear events
Contaminated Aircraft Survivability Barrier (CASB)
2018
Developed a 40′ wide x 44′ long (Small) and when complexed together with a 3′ connector as a set of 2 yields 40′ wide x 90′ long (Large) maintenance shelter for Navy Facilities (NAVFAC) Vehicle Maintenance Shelter (VMS)
2017
Mass Personnel Decon system (MPD’s) a 40′ wide x 80′ long shelter consisting of 2 40′ wide x 38′ long shelter halfs to support the rapid decontamination of 250 people per hour both ambulatory and non-ambulatory.
2016
QR-TSSM (Quick Reaction Trailered Shelter Support System for US ARMY UAV program
2015
Tait Towers in support of Cirque de Soleil’s Torak World Tour Show
2014
With Pavilion as the Prime We developed a 55′ wide x 90′ long shelter for Carnegie hall
Assisted Pvilion and Anchor Industries in the development of a brand new Luxury Gala Event Tent for Carnegie Hall. Broke new ground with IS4S on massive drive through decontamination shelter for the Department of Agriculture. Developed Chem/Bio Hoods for Saint Gobain. Standardized shelter systems for mass production seen here.
2013
Air Ride Cargo Sleds (ARCS) for Lockheed Martin’s, Raytheon’s and CH2MHills Antarctic and Greenland Expeditions, Supporting the South Pole Traverse (SPoT), Light Science Traverse for Pine Island Glacier (PIG) and Greenland Inland Traverse (GRiT)
Developed energy efficient tent with DRASH. Developed Pontoon Pouches for Lockheed Martin and CREEL for Arctic Transport.
2012
Partnered with distributors in Italy, Estonia, and Israel.
2011
Partnered with Mercy Ships for two triage hospital systems for deployment to Africa.
2010
Developed new advanced trailer system integrated with multiple AirBeam Shelters for NERAC/MAPC
2009
Began 10 year delivery of CBPS M4 AirFrames & Inflation Systems as sub to Smith’s Detection. GPMS Shelters tested and passed all Mil Spec requirements for United States Marine Corps. Completed Air Force Phase II Rigid Beam. Partnered with STAR-TIDES to provide sustainable and affordable shelter to stressed populations. Developed new LS sizes: 30’ x 38’ and 30’ x 45.’
2008
Developed new Robust Intelligent Inflation System to meet mil spec -40° to 130° & EMI Shielding. Partnered with Merrimack Valley Health Department to deliver Chem/Bio Shelter. Introduced new Ridge Purlin series Shelters.
2007
Received CBPS contract for 26 AirBeam Systems as a sub to Smith’s Detection. Designed and delivered 43’ Dome Shelters for SPAWAR.
2006
Began export of A/C and alternator WOLF kits for armored ambulances. Awarded Phase I Rigid AirBeam. Developed ballistic fabric with Natick Army Labs.
2005
Began export of A/C and alternator WOLF kits for armored ambulances. Awarded Phase I Rigid AirBeam. Developed ballistic fabric with Natick Army Labs.
2004
Received CBPS contract for 26 AirBeam Systems as a sub to Smith’s Detection. Designed and delivered 43’ Dome Shelters for SPAWAR.
2002
Developed Wide Span AirBeam (WSAB) under Army SBIR. Developed a rapidly installable breakwater for the Army
2001
Developed towed array for the Navy and a passive condensation collector.
1999
Received the Vice Presidents Hammer Award and the SBIR Tibbett’s Award.
1998
Moved to new location in Lowell, MA.
1997
Developed carbon electrodes for heated gloves for NASA and the Army.
1996
Developed carbon electrodes for supercapacitors.
1994
Won contract to develop high-pressure inflated tubular 3D Weaving structures for DARPA and the Army.
1991