O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Hires PR Firm Kermish-Geylin Chosen by Leading Vehicle Armorer

FAIRFIELD, Ohio, April 21 -- O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt, the largest and oldest vehicle armoring company, has chosen Kermish-Geylin Public Relations to provide strategic and tactical media relations in North America.

KGPR (www.kgpr.com), based in Harrington Park, NJ, with offices in New England, Minnesota and Beverly Hills, CA, will provide comprehensive communications help in disseminating information about O'Gara's passenger and military vehicles, including the "Up-Armored" HMMWV, a uniquely outfitted version of the military's workhorse which has received considerable attention during the Iraqi campaign.

A part of the Mobile Security Division of Armor Holdings , O'Gara serves customers worldwide. It has provided mobile security for more than 60 international heads of state, including, since 1948, most of the United States Presidents. In addition to the U.S., the Mobile Security Division manufactures armored vehicles in seven different countries in Europe and Latin America.

Through its Commercial Products Division, O'Gara armors a variety of vehicles, including limousines, sedans, sport utilities and vans. Through its Military Products Division, the company is the prime contractor to the U.S. military for the supply of armoring and blast protection for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs or Humvees).

According to O'Gara Marketing Manager Eva Keller, "We chose Kermish-Geylin Public Relations because of its extensive experience in media relations, especially in the automotive area. Kermish-Geylin has represented some of the finest automotive and aftermarket companies and knows this industry as well as this market."

In addition to O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt, KGPR's client list includes DaimlerChrysler Corporation, U.S. Army Racing for both its NASCAR- and NHRA -sponsored teams, Hyundai Truck America, Global Electric Motorcars and the University of Massachusetts.