The Ministry of Defense of the Sultanate of Oman witnessed the signing ceremony of an agreement to establish of STEYR Advanced Maintenance Centre (SAMC), in partnership with Austrian STEYR ARMS, specialized in arms manufacturing and registered at Omani Authority for Partnership for Development (OAPD).

The agreement was signed by Dr. Dhafir bin Awadh al- Shanfari, CEO of OAPD and Gerhard. A, STEYR ARMS Chairman of Board of Directors, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported.

The signing ceremony was attended by Brigadier. Khalfan bin Hamad al- Suleimani, Head of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Royal Army of Oman, and a number of senior officers of the Royal Army of Oman and Director General of Contracts and Projects at OAPD.

Originating from a traditional location in Steyr, which was eponymous for the enterprise, STEYR ARMS expanded to an international entrepreneurial group with premises in Austria and the USA.

High-quality outdoor products are developed and marketed worldwide by STEYR ARMS. These products are primarily hunting and sporting weapons, knives, apparel and accessories. Furthermore, STEYR ARMS is planning, together with selected partners, to create new product lines in the near future.

Through this brand, the company gives a new meaning to hunting as an overall experience, and transfers these values into other spheres.

STEYR ARMS also produces law enforcement weapons. The precision and trend-setting product development of the STEYR ARMS house is always and everywhere in demand. Custom made solutions for the particular user are found by direct contact and prompt co-operation with governmental authorities all over the world.

This international experience is the base for further product optimization, which is advantageous in all business areas of this group.