Caracal USA Signs Laura Burgess Marketing
News Briefs - May/June 2023
Caracal USA, a leading international manufacturer of small arms for the law enforcement and defense markets, recently partnered with Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM) as part of the company’s strategy to build market share in the U.S. commercial shooting sports market. “We are thrilled to be a part of the marketing team for the Caracal USA brand,” said Laura Burgess, president of LBM. “This company has built its reputation on serving the world’s elite law enforcement and militaries, and now our efforts will focus on driving brand awareness to the concealed carry and self-defense markets, shooting sports competitors, and hunters in the U.S.”
“As part of our 2023 corporate strategy to increase brand awareness and visibility in the commercial market, while continuing to support our law enforcement and military markets, partnering with an industry veteran with a solid reputation for success is key,” said Jeffrey Spalding, president and CEO of Caracal USA. “LBM will be instrumental to our success in the shooting sports community this year.”
Caracal USA, known for the CAR816A2 produced in the U.S., introduced several new products at the 2023 SHOT Show, notably the Enhanced F that has been completely redefined and is currently being produced in Caracal USA’s new facility in Idaho. Additional new products include the Caracal Lynx DS, a 2011-style pistol available in three calibers; the Lynx DS Compact, available in three calibers; the Lynx DS Versus designed for competition use and available in three calibers; the CMP9K fully ambidextrous semi-auto pistol; and the CSR 308 and 338 long-range precision rifles. Caracal USA’s new products will become available to dealers throughout 2023. (caracalusa.com)