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Overview

Ranger Industries, LLC specializes in custom challenge coins, patches, lapel pins, and commemorative items for military, corporate, law enforcement, and government clients.¹²⁵ As a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, it focuses on quality craftsmanship and original designs for unit affiliation, achievements, and anniversaries.¹⁶ The company serves clients worldwide with products like PVC patches, medals, and key chains.⁴⁶

History

Founded by former Army Ranger Gene D. Frink, who began designing custom patches for his unit in B Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion in 1981, leading to challenge coins and eventual company formation.²⁵⁶ Frink worked with a large private mint before opening Ranger Industries, LLC in 2014.⁶ In 2025, National Sales Director Russ Wilson acquired the company upon Frink's retirement.⁴

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Challenge Coins (custom minted)	military and unit commemoratives	$5 - $50
Embroidered Patches	unit affiliation and recognition	$3 - $15
Lapel Pins	corporate and achievement awards	$2 - $20
PVC Velcro Patches	durable tactical patches	$4 - $12
Medals and Pendants	custom commemorative awards	$10 - $40
Key Chains and Dog Tags	promotional accessories	$2 - $10

Manufacturing

Products are custom designed in-house with manufacturing involving U.S. mints and facilities, stemming from Frink's prior work with America's largest private mint.⁶ The company handles design and oversees production for items like minted coins and die cast medallions.⁵⁷ Operations are based in Carson City, Nevada.¹⁶

Notable Products

Custom Challenge Coins - Minted coins for military units and corporate milestones.
Unit Patches - Hand-embroidered and PVC patches starting from 1981 Ranger battalion designs.
Lapel Pins - Personalized pins for recognition and affiliation.
Die Cast Medallions - 3D custom items for commemorative purposes.
Cuff Links and Belt Buckles - Custom accessories for formal and promotional use.

Reputation

Perceived positively by military and veteran communities for authentic designs rooted in Ranger heritage and quality craftsmanship.²⁵ Professionals value its customization for esprit de corps and milestones, with a strong portfolio spanning decades.⁷ No major criticisms noted in available sources; operates as a small, veteran-owned business with federal contracts.⁶

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