Press Room
- January 07, 2025
Plymouth, MI (January 2025) – EOTECH, the industry-leading provider of electro-optic solutions to the firearms industry, proudly announces its 30th anniversary. For three decades, EOTECH has designed, developed, and manufactured dependable, high-performing optics for military, law enforcement, competition, recreation, and home or personal defense.
Established in 1995, EOTECH has continuously evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of the firearms and optics industry. The Holographic Weapon Sight, EOTECH’s initial product offering, revolutionized the “red dot” world by offering numerous advantages over typical red dots to include speed to target and greater situational awareness. EOTECH also was the first to successfully launch a fixed magnifier that greatly enhanced the HWS and its capabilities.
Over the past 30 years, EOTECH has nurtured long-standing relationships with dealers and wholesalers across the globe as well as domestic and international military and law enforcement groups. EOTECH has consistently delivered battle-proven solutions that end-users can trust with their life.
“EOTECH’s story is a great one”, says Dean Loebig, EOTECH’s Chief Technical Officer. “We were really ahead of our time with the holographic technology and in 1995, all the stars finally aligned. - December 17, 2024
Plymouth, MI (December 2024) – EOTECH is proud to announce that they have partnered with Tekto, a leading knife manufacturer that designs purpose-built knives for life’s most demanding missions.
The exclusive F1 Alpha EOTECH Edition, is a limited-edition knife that demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology and is designed for enthusiasts who demand the very best in tactical equipment. It embodies the rugged, sophisticated capabilities that both brands are known for, making it a prime choice for those who appreciate superior tactical functionality and design.
“We strive to partner with brands that complement our products. Tekto Knives are designed, tested, and assembled in the USA”. Said Tom Hadt, President of Sales and Marketing. “That’s important to us”.
The blade of the F1 Alpha EOTECH Edition is D2 steel for superior durability and edge retention. It is coated with Black titanium to enhance durability and corrosion resistance and has a blade hardness of 58-60 HRC. The handle is constructed from sturdy Black G10 and incorporates EOTECH’s signature copper color in the liner locks, enhancing both tactical functionality and visual appeal.
This custom design also comes equipped with a color-matched glass breaker that also functions as a lanyard hole. Packaged in a custom, one-of-a-kind EOTECH x Tekto branded box, this knife also includes a knife pouch, enhancing its appeal - June 10, 2024
Plymouth, MI (June 2024) – EOTECH is proud to be nominated and to receive a Crain’s Detroit Business Excellence in HR award for 2024. For year’s Crain’s, a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands, has recognized Southeast Michigan’s outstanding human resource executives and teams.
“EOTECH has worked hard over the last few years to improve its recruiting strategy to better select employees that fit and align with EOTECH’s vision” said Brittney Connochie, VP of Human Resources. “Things like team atmosphere, accountability, rewards and recognition, and staying true to core values has built and fostered an amazing culture and will continue to be our foundation for the future.”
Based on nominations, a committee which includes Crain editors, a judging panel of experienced HR professionals, and former Excellence in HR Award recipients selected the winners. EOTECH was recognized for the category of Innovations in Recruiting. Other categories include:
- January 02, 2024
Plymouth, MI (January 2024) – EOTECH, the world leader in Holographic Weapon Sights, is proud to announce the introduction of the Vudu X line of premium rifle scopes. The X Series rifle scopes are designed to meet the demands of the outdoor enthusiast. Whether it’s 3-gun, hunting, or recreational shooting, the Vudu X scopes can make that critical shot.
Starting from a solid piece of aircraft-grade aluminum and finished with the high-quality AR-coated glass, the Vudu X rifle scopes are ultra-tough and crystal clear. Introductory models feature a second focal plane optic design allowing for quick and accurate targeting at all magnification levels, and its illuminated reticle will let you take that shot during the difficult low-light hours of dawn and dusk.
“We developed the X series line of Vudu scopes to address the shooter that wants all of the accuracy, precision and durability of our legacy Vudu scopes, but with features and a price that better match their needs” said Mark Miller, Director of Product Management for EOTECH. “We have put in a lot of work in the designs of these scopes and as always, we ran them through the same excruciating testing that our other Vudu and holographic products go through. We are confident these will exceed expectations”.
The Vudu X rifle scopes are available in 1-6x24 and 2-12x40 models. Both offer 30mm tube diameter, illuminated reticles - October 05, 2023
Plymouth, MI (October 2023) – Viking Arms Ltd, a long-standing distributor in the UK for EOTECH, is proud to announce the award for a seven-year contract framework by the Dismounted Close Combat team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), for the Procurement and Support of up to a total fleet requirement of 12,000 SWESS Light Battle Systems, subject to financial approval.
As part of the framework, Viking Arms and EOTECH will provide the Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS) EXPS3™ and the G33™ 3x Magnifier as a complete system. The EOTECH HWS is considered the fastest target acquisition CQB weapon sight available with true two eyes open, a proven solution that has been in-service with the UK Ministry of Defence for over 15 years.
EOTECH President, Dennis Finnegan commented, "We are very honored to be a part of this program. EOTECH's history of supporting the United Kingdom's warfighters along with our partner, Viking Arms, is a point of pride for everyone in our organization. We look forward to continuing to provide our weapon sights, lasers, and sensors that help make the UK Ministry of Defence a more successful and lethal force." - September 20, 2023
Plymouth, MI (September 2023) – EOTECH, the leading manufacturer of Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS), Magnifiers and other electro-optic solutions has recently been awarded a multi-year contract to fulfill its EXPS3 HWS and G33 Magnifier to the Polish Ministry of Defense for use on the MSBS GROT weapon systems.
While Poland has been a staunch supporter of the EOTECH brand for years, “This contract represents a continued level of confidence between EOTECH and the Armed Forces within Poland. The Polish government has always been a strong partner to EOTECH for use in the defense of their sovereign nation and that of its surrounding allies” said Andy Gann, Business Development Manager for Europe. “It is EOTECH’s intent to ensure the Polish Warfighter has the confidence to engage the enemy combatant with any of their individual weapons if they are challenged to do so.” Gann went on to say, “We must also acknowledge the efforts of our in-country partner too, who did an amazing job promoting and supporting the EOTECH brand to the Polish MoD, as it is very much a group effort to get success like this across the finish line”.
EOTECH is represented in Poland by Griffin Group Defence. “Griffin Group aims to only provide best-in-class, proven and relevant solutions to the Polish Government for consideration” said a Griffin Group representative. “It was an honor to have worked with EOTECH and provide our MoD with their equipment needs for defense of our National