Blackinton - ISSP Proprietary Letter.pdf
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This document is a manufacturing confirmation letter dated September 16, 2026, from V.H. Blackinton & Co., Inc., a badge and insignia manufacturer based in Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts, to the Illinois Secretary of State Police. The letter is addressed to Jeff Swaney, Support Services Supervisor, and confirms the company's manufacturing relationship and production capabilities for the state agency.
V.H. Blackinton & Co., Inc. has manufactured official badges for the Illinois Secretary of State Police for over thirty years and maintains proprietary dies, castings, molds, and artwork specific to the badge design. The company confirms its unique positioning to continue production of badges consistent with current designs, dimensions, and quality standards without the delays, costs, or design risks associated with developing new tooling from alternative sources. The existing tooling and imagery remain Blackinton's property and are maintained specifically for continued production of Illinois Secretary of State Police badges. The letter was prepared to support the state's procurement process.
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V.H. Blackinton & Co., Inc.
www.blackinton.com
9/16/2026
221 John l. Dietsch Blvd.
P O Box 1300 Attleboro Falls Massachusetts 02763-0300
TEL 800.699.4436
FAX 800.695.5349
BADGES
INSIGNIA
NAME BARS
COMMEMORATIVES
MEDALS
REGALIA
COINS
MEDALLIONS
NOVELTIES
JEWELRY
LUCITES
PLAQUES
AWARDS
Jeff Swaney Support Services Supervisor Illinois Secretary of State Police
RE: Confirmation of Manufacturing – Illinois Secretary of State Police Badges
Dear Mr. Swaney:
This letter is to confirm the manufacturing history and current production capability of V.H.
Blackinton & Co., Inc. ("Blackinton") with respect to the badges issued to the Illinois
Secretary of State Police.
Blackinton has manufactured the official badges for the Illinois Secretary of State Police for over thirty years. Over that time, we have developed and retained the proprietary dies, castings, molds, and artwork/imagery specific to the design of these badges. Because this tooling and these production assets are already in place, Blackinton is uniquely positioned to continue producing badges that are consistent in design, dimension, and quality with those currently in service, without the delay, cost, or design risk associated with developing new tooling from another source.
This existing tooling and imagery remain the property of Blackinton and are maintained specifically for the continued production of Illinois Secretary of State Police badges.
Please let me know if you require any additional information or documentation to support your procurement process.
Regards, Jeff Orlando
Business Development Manager
800-699-4436 x124
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