London Bridge Trading Inc.

What London Bridge Trading Inc. does

London Bridge Trading Company, Ltd (legal entity RFD Beaufort Inc.) is a US manufacturer of tactical load-bearing and protective equipment founded in 1985 and headquartered in Virginia Beach. The company designs and produces plate carriers, modular load-bearing equipment, packs and bags, ammunition pouches, lithium-ion batteries, lowering lines, and specialty mission gear organized into operationally-segmented collections covering ground, maritime, drone, air/jump, K9, and CQB training use cases. Core technology centers on Mil-Spec construction using 500D Cordura nylon, Squadron fabric, and CURV composite components, with bar-tacked stress points. The signature G6 modular plate carrier platform supports MOLLE-compatible modularity, dual plate pouch insertion, three cummerbund options (including a proprietary CURV composite cummerbund with a self-adjusting system), and a "Build Your G6" online configurator. Customers include US warfighters, federal/state/local law enforcement, and prepared civilians, and products carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturing and materials defects.

The company operates a dual-channel commercial model: a direct-to-consumer Shopify storefront at lbtinc.com selling retail-priced products to individual consumers, and a parallel direct sales motion to government and law enforcement buyers via [email protected] with quote-based pricing, NDAA-compliant batteries, and 100% Berry Compliant lowering lines for federal procurement eligibility. Customer segments are organized vertically into military/defense, law enforcement, and consumer tactical, with go-to-market executed through paid retail, social media (Facebook, Instagram), email/newsletter communications, and direct field sales for institutional buyers. In January 2026, the Beaufort division of Survitec — including LBT — was acquired by Capitol Meridian Partners and Stellex Capital Management, repositioning the company as part of a PE-backed survival technologies platform.

Name

London Bridge Trading Inc.

Legal name

RFD Beaufort Inc.

Website

https://lbtinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

London Bridge Trading (legal entity RFD Beaufort Inc.) is a Virginia Beach-based US manufacturer of Mil-Spec tactical plate carriers, load-bearing equipment, packs, pouches, and government-grade lithium-ion batteries, serving military, law enforcement, and prepared-citizen customers through direct e-commerce and government sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: B2C and B2B sales of tactical gear, plate carriers, packs, bags, and accessories through the company's Shopify e-commerce storefront. Products are sold at listed retail prices with government and LEA pricing available through direct sales contact.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

London Bridge Trading (LBT) designs, manufactures, and sells 100% American-made tactical gear including modular plate carrier systems (G6 platform), packs, bags, pouches, specialty lithium-ion batteries, and lowering lines. Products are built with Mil-Spec construction using 500D Cordura, Squadron fabric, and CURV composite materials for military, law enforcement, and prepared-civilian end users.

Product overview

London Bridge Trading (LBT) is a tactical equipment manufacturer founded in 1985, producing 100% American-made mission-capable gear for military and law enforcement. The product portfolio centers around the modular G6 plate carrier system (including the G6 Plate Carrier, G6 SOT Placard, Heavy G6 Cummerbund, Breacher Back Panel, LC Stretch Shoulder Pads, and Modular Zipper Adapters), complemented by a comprehensive range of packs and bags (Padded Day Pack, LV 14L Day Pack, 22L Day Pack, SBR Pack, 30L Slick 3DAP, 30L Every Day Duffel), EDC products (The SiXR, Sling Bag, 16L EDC Sling Bag, Courier Shoulder Bag, Fanny Pack, Toiletry Bag), magazine and ammunition pouches (1x2 Double Stacked Mag Pouch, 12 Rd. Shotgun Pouch, 12ga Mag Pouch, 12 Round 40mm Bandolier), specialty batteries (12,600 and 16,800 Mah Lithium-Ion batteries), and operational gear organized by mission type (Ground Operations, Maritime Operations, Drone Operations, Air Operations, K9 Assault Gear, CQB Training). Products feature MOLLE compatibility and are built with materials like 500D Cordura, with a build-your-own G6 configurator available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• G6 Plate Carrier Modular plate carrier system built with 500D Cordura and Squadron fabric, MIL-Spec construction with bar-tacked stress points, designed for military operators, law enforcement, and prepared civilians.
• Padded Day Pack 14L padded day pack for tactical and everyday carry use, featuring dual zippered front pockets and hydration-compatible design.
• LV 14L Day Pack Slick 14L low-visibility day pack with Aquaguard YKK zippers for tactical operations.
• 22L Day Pack 22L day pack with dual interior zippered mesh pockets and hydration compatibility for extended tactical and EDC use.
• SBR Pack 26L pack sized to accommodate rifles up to 28 inches overall length for tactical operators.
• 30L Slick 3DAP 30L slick pack with three-plus days of gear capacity for extended tactical and assault operations.
• 30L Every Day Duffel 30L duffel bag built with 500D Cordura construction and reinforced carry handle for daily and tactical use.
• Fanny Pack Waist pack with dual zippered compartments and adjustable strap, constructed of 500D Cordura for everyday carry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lifetime warranty coverage against manufacturing and materials defects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eberlestock: Specialist in hunting, military, and range packs with rifle-carry designs. Overlaps with LBT's pack, duffel, and rifle-carry bag categories.
• Haley Strategic Partners: Tactical gear designer focused on low-vis and plate carrier systems for military and LE. Comparable to LBT in the modular plate carrier and accessory ecosystem.
• Spiritus Systems: Maker of low-profile plate carriers, placards, and chest rigs popular in the military and LE community. Direct competitor to LBT's G6 platform and accessory SKUs.
• GORUCK: Tactical lifestyle packs, bags, and apparel brand with strong DTC presence and veteran community. Comparable to LBT on the consumer tactical side of the market.
• 5.11 Tactical: Large-scale manufacturer of tactical apparel, plate carriers, packs, and bags sold through DTC and wholesale channels to military, law enforcement, and consumer markets. Highly comparable to LBT across product category, customer base, and GTM.
• Crye Precision: Premium plate carrier, uniform, and tactical equipment maker serving special operations and law enforcement. Closely comparable to LBT's G6 platform and Mil-Spec construction positioning.
• Blue Force Gear: Manufacturer of plate carriers, belts, pouches, and load-bearing equipment with Helium Whisper attachment system. Direct competitor in the same modular plate carrier and accessory market.
• Mystery Ranch: Backpack and load-carry specialist serving military, hunting, and mountain use. Comparable to LBT on the packs/bags side of the product portfolio with shared military end-customer.
• FirstSpear: Manufacturer of premium plate carriers, pouches, and tube-style belts serving special operations and SWAT. Directly competitive with LBT in the high-end plate carrier segment.
• Vertx: Low-vis tactical and EDC apparel/bags brand targeting law enforcement and prepared civilians. Directly comparable to LBT's EDC sling/courier/fanny pack category and LEA customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/londonbridgetrading
• Instagraminstagram.com/lbtinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/london-bridge-trading-co.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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