Established in 1920, Switlik Parachute Company is one of the leading manufacturers of aviation, marine and military personnel safety and survival equipment in the United States. The company provides an array of rafts, helicopter vests, airline vests, personal survival and many more. Its operations include producing a variety of sewn and heat sealed military personnel safety equipment items under government contract to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard. Switlik Parachute Company operates with a division Survival Technologies Group.