Around the World | GLOCK 35th Anniversary

Published on October 25, 2021
Duration: 25:32

This video explores Glock's 35th anniversary by highlighting its global presence and diverse business ventures beyond firearms manufacturing. Shelby Lassiter, Director of Marketing and Business Development, and Shane Harley, Export Manager, discuss Glock's international operations, including aviation, energy, and equestrian centers. They emphasize the company's core values of 'people first, perfection always' and its commitment to customer satisfaction across all its global entities. The discussion also touches upon the complexities of international firearms export regulations and the company's strategy for maintaining a strong global market share.

Quick Summary

Glock's global presence extends beyond firearms to include Glock Aviation for private charter flights, Eco Energy for wood pellet energy production, and the Horse Performance Center for horse training. The company's core values of 'people first, perfection always' drive its commitment to customer satisfaction across all international operations.

Chapters

  1. 00:17Introduction: Glock's 35th Anniversary
  2. 00:41Glock Timeline and Growth
  3. 01:25Interview with Shelby Lassiter: Director of Marketing
  4. 02:13Shelby's Military Background and Transition
  5. 04:27Glock's Global Entities: Beyond Firearms
  6. 05:12Glock Aviation and Eco Energy
  7. 05:40Glock Aviation: Private Charter Services
  8. 06:33Horse Performance Center: State-of-the-Art Facility
  9. 07:09Synergy and Commonality Across Glock Brands
  10. 07:51Glock's Mission: Perfection and Customer Satisfaction
  11. 09:13Overarching Global Goal: Satisfying Customer Requirements
  12. 10:31The Future of Glock: Innovation and Growth
  13. 11:43The Question of a Glock Rifle
  14. 13:43Interview with Shane Harley: Export Manager
  15. 14:13Shane's Background: Law Enforcement to Export
  16. 15:35Impact of Global Presence on Operations
  17. 16:41Navigating Import/Export Laws
  18. 17:43Overall Goal for International Customers
  19. 18:50Most Common Pistol Internationally: G19
  20. 19:32Future of Glock on a Global Scale
  21. 21:28Glock's Global Partner Locations
  22. 21:40Sales Office Locations: Austria, Slovakia, Canada
  23. 22:31Latin America and Dubai Offices
  24. 22:46International Sales Managers: Key to Success
  25. 23:33Diversity and Partnership in Global Sales
  26. 24:45Conclusion: Glock Global
  27. 25:02Glock 35th Anniversary Grand Prize
  28. 25:15Next Month's Content Preview

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Glock's global business ventures beyond firearms?

Glock's global operations extend to Glock Aviation for private charter flights, Eco Energy for wood pellet energy production, and the Horse Performance Center in Austria and the Netherlands, which is renowned for horse training and development.

Who is Shelby Lassiter and what is his role at Glock?

Shelby Lassiter is the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Glock. He brings extensive experience from his nearly 27-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served as an infantry weapons officer.

What is Glock's most popular pistol model internationally?

The Glock G19 is identified as the best-selling pistol model internationally, a distinction that holds true across diverse markets and varying legal landscapes.

How does Glock manage international firearms export regulations?

Glock navigates international export by adhering to U.S. laws and licensing, while also working closely with knowledgeable local partners in each country who are experts in their specific import and civilian sales regulations.

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