The Leading Body Armor Manufacturer in the USA

Our Story

Onyx Armor is a privately held, Hispanic American, minority owned, certified Hub Zone, small business. The owners and leadership team at Onyx Armor work full time managing and directing the armor business. We are not private equity owned and are not involved in multiple product categories. Our only priority is saving lives. We design and manufacture the most comfortable, best performing NIJ certified armor in the world.

Onyx Armor operates in a 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in Miami, FL. We design our own ballistic systems and certify to the NIJ 0101.06 standard. 100% of Onyx Armor manufactured systems including carriers are manufactured in the United States utilizing the best in Computer Operated Design (CAD), automated Gerber cutting, Laser cutting and programable sewing machines. Our customers are law enforcement, first responders, federal agencies, security officers and military personnel. Onyx Armor was established in 2010 and has manufactured over 200,000 Armor Systems since opening our new facility in early 2017 and in addition, has performed as a subcontractor for various products to support programs with the U.S. Military and federal government.

The Leading Body Armor Manufacturer in the USA

Our Story

Onyx Armor is a privately held, Hispanic American, minority owned, certified Hub Zone, small business. The owners and leadership team at Onyx Armor work full time managing and directing the armor business. We are not private equity owned and are not involved in multiple product categories. Our only priority is saving lives. We design and manufacture the most comfortable, best performing NIJ certified armor in the world.

Onyx Armor operates in a 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in Miami, FL. We design our own ballistic systems and certify to the NIJ 0101.06 standard. 100% of Onyx Armor manufactured systems including carriers are manufactured in the United States utilizing the best in Computer Operated Design (CAD), automated Gerber cutting, Laser cutting and programable sewing machines. Our customers are law enforcement, first responders, federal agencies, security officers and military personnel. Onyx Armor was established in 2010 and has manufactured over 200,000 Armor Systems since opening our new facility in early 2017 and in addition, has performed as a subcontractor for various products to support programs with the U.S. Military and federal government.

Our CEO

Scotty Wylie is an entrepreneurial executive with over 44 years of extensive design, manufacturing, sales, and marketing experience in the Body Armor industry. During this time, he was the VP of Sales for Safariland and Armor Holdings before co-founding Gator Hawk Armor (GH Armor), later selling to Pacific Safety Products and continuing as President their US division. Scotty joined the Onyx Armor leadership team in 2019 as Chief Operating Officer and is currently the Chief Executive Officer. His addition and leadership over the last 5 years has been instrumental towards Onyx Armors’ expansion globally. Scotty’s reputation, knowledge, and commitment to protecting those who protect is well established.

Our CEO

Scotty Wylie is an entrepreneurial executive with over 44 years of extensive design, manufacturing, sales, and marketing experience in the Body Armor industry. During this time, he was the VP of Sales for Safariland and Armor Holdings before co-founding Gator Hawk Armor (GH Armor), later selling to Pacific Safety Products and continuing as President their US division. Scotty joined the Onyx Armor leadership team in 2019 as Chief Operating Officer and is currently the Chief Executive Officer. His addition and leadership over the last 5 years has been instrumental towards Onyx Armors’ expansion globally. Scotty’s reputation, knowledge, and commitment to protecting those who protect is well established.

Scotty Wylie, CEO

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Best providers in the Industry

Why we are leaders

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Lives Protected
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Global Offices
1 0
Countries Covered
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Products Developed

State of the Art Facility

Onyx Armor operates in a 20,000 square foot state of the art facility in Miami, FL. 100% of Onyx Armor manufactured systems including carriers are manufactured in the United States utilizing the best in Computer Operated Design (CAD), automated Gerber cutting, Laser cutting and programable sewing machines. Onyx Armor has manufactured over 130,000 Armor Systems since opening our new facility in early 2017 and in addition has performed as a subcontractor for various products to support programs with the U.S. Military and federal government.

State of the Art Facility

Onyx Armor operates in a 20,000 square foot state of the art facility in Miami, FL. 100% of Onyx Armor manufactured systems including carriers are manufactured in the United States utilizing the best in Computer Operated Design (CAD), automated Gerber cutting, Laser cutting and programable sewing machines. Onyx Armor has manufactured over 130,000 Armor Systems since opening our new facility in early 2017 and in addition has performed as a subcontractor for various products to support programs with the U.S. Military and federal government.

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