This month, Paul Darley shares the latest additions to the company’s Defense Advisory Board; record milestone hitting $1 billion in sales for 2024; key partnerships with federal agencies; and the latest developments in artificial intelligence.
Paul C. Darley Named Kathleen Sridhar Small Business Executive of the Year by National Defense Industry Association
Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment since 1908, is proud to announce that its CEO, Paul C. Darley, has been awarded the prestigious Kathleen Sridhar Small Business Executive of the Year Award by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA).
Darley Partners with Microsoft and Ford to Offer Smart Vehicles
Darley and Microsoft have partnered to create integrated public safety vehicles to keep first responders connected and operational during critical incidents. By combining Darley’s system integration manufacturing expertise with Microsoft’s cloud and software capabilities, we are delivering resilient, connected vehicles that meet the demands of modern public safety.
Inside Darley: November/December 2024
This month Darley shares takeaways from its annual management meeting where 2025 business plans and strategic goals were discussed. Also discussed were resources your team can use in their planning, three key themes of focus at its annual Fire Advisory Board meeting, recent additions to Team Darley, and the winners of the annual Thought Leadership Essay Contest for 2024.
Darley Welcomes Retired Major General Jocelyn Seng to Defense Advisory Board
Dr. Seng brings a wealth of experience and expertise in defense strategy and weapons system development.
‘What We Live For’: W.S. Darley and Co. in Chippewa Falls (WI) Makes Life-Saving Fire Pumps
The facility specializes in manufacturing fire pumps, with a team of skilled machinists and engineers.
Inside Darley: September/October 2024
This month, we’re sharing our Fall-Winter issue of the Darley Times where you can read more about our latest contracts with Sourcewell and the DoD, our new CFO, Lee Wise who has joined Team Darley, and information about our upcoming Pump Academy, taking place at our Chippewa Falls facility October 8th to the 10th. You can also read the latest industry report on the top 100 defense contractors in 2023 where Darley came in at 48th with sales of $953 million. We also share updates from FAMA for 2Q24 apparatus orders as well as the latest assessments from the BLM on North American seasonal wildfires.
Darley Names Lee J. Wise as Chief Financial Officer
Wise joins Team Darley from Covetrus where he was a Senior Vice President of North America Distribution and Category Management.
Inside Darley: July/August 2024
This month we’re sharing what CEOs are reading this summer, six important areas that separate the best CEOs from others, important topics that Team Darley have been learning about in partnership with The Leadership Podcast, a recap of our Annual Defense Sales Conference, upcoming events that Team Darley will be attending this summer, such as the 15th Annual NDIA Great Lakes Conference, and we’re sharing the latest update to our new e-commerce site!
Inside Darley: May/June 2024
This month we are sharing exciting updates from our biggest tradeshows across fire and defense, important updates regarding the H5N1 bird flu, the latest firefighting and municipal contract developments, legislation, and our third annual essay competition held in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Darley Showcases Innovation at FDIC International 2024
Darley will display a variety of products at FDIC International 2024, including EV fire solutions, robotics products, drones, and its command vehicle.
Inside Darley: March/April 2024
This month we are sharing retired Navy SEAL Captain Steve Fitzgerald joining Team Darley as COO, takeaways from FAMA 2024, upcoming FDIC innovations and partnerships with Microsoft and Ford, important updates regarding key legislation, and more!