Eye Safety Systems, Inc. (ESS) today officially announced a 13-state exclusive partnership with top Midwest Manufacturer's Representative Agency, Evernham Sales Associates, Inc.

Evernham will be expanding the ESS dealer and distributor network to make military grade ballistic eyewear more accessible through sporting goods retail outlets in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

"ESS recognizes that outdoor enthusiasts have high standards for eye protection," said Mike Vigueria, ESS General Manager. "The Evernham team is a great partner for ESS with their reputable presence in this industry and vision for providing premium products to demanding customers. We are very excited about this new partnership."

"Evernham Sales Associates is proud to have been named the exclusive Midwest rep agency for ESS," said President Mike Evernham. "We are thrilled at the prospect of our industry-leading sales organization partnering with the industry-leading developer of military grade ballistic eye protection. This is a winning combination that will benefit dealers and consumers throughout the Midwest."

About ESS

Established in 1998, ESS (Eye Safety Systems) creates advanced eye protection systems for military, shooting sports, law enforcement, and fire/rescue professionals. Designed for the planet's most hostile and unforgiving environments, ESS products feature cutting-edge technologies and patented innovations to ensure peak performance and uncompromised eye safety. Headquartered in Sun Valley, Idaho, ESS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oakley, Inc. ESS eye pro is manufactured in Foothill Ranch, Calif., and is sold in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.esseyepro.com.