Coho Designs, LLC

Palm Coast, Florida — November 14, 2025 — Coho Designs, LLC is pleased to announce the award of a Phase II contract with American Aluminum Accessories (AAA), a subsidiary of Gamber-Johnson, brokered through FloridaMakes after successfully winning and completing the Phase I effort.

As a certified third-party provider for FloridaMakes, Coho Designs collaborates with Florida’s statewide manufacturing network to strengthen industry competitiveness and innovation. Through this initiative, FloridaMakes facilitated the partnership between Coho Designs and American Aluminum Accessories, aligning expertise in product development and 3D CAD modelling with AAA’s proven leadership in law enforcement transport and storage solutions.

American Aluminum Accessories officially joined the Gamber-Johnson family on December 21, 2024, expanding the company’s portfolio under the “Team GJ” umbrella. With a focus on secure storage, K9 transport systems, inmate transport, and work truck accessories, the acquisition reinforced Gamber-Johnson’s commitment to providing rugged, reliable, and responsive solutions for the law enforcement community.

“This Phase II award highlights the value of collaboration made possible through FloridaMakes,” said Keith Huber Vice President of Coho Designs. “By pairing Coho Designs product development expertise with American Aluminum’s trusted product lines, we are delivering innovative solutions that directly support law enforcement professionals and their communities.”

The contract demonstrates how FloridaMakes’ ecosystem enables manufacturers and third-party providers to work together in driving practical, field-tested innovations that improve officer safety, enhance K9 and inmate transport systems, and strengthen the capabilities of law enforcement agencies nationwide.

About Coho Designs, LLC
Coho Designs, LLC is a product development and design firm with engineering expertise in prototyping and system-level integration. Headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida, we provide innovative solutions across defense, aerospace, maritime, medical, law enforcement, and consumer products, turning ideas into practical, high-performance solutions.

About American Aluminum Accessories
American Aluminum Accessories, a Gamber-Johnson company, designs and manufactures high-quality products for the law enforcement community, including K9 transport systems, inmate transport, animal control solutions, and secure storage equipment.

About FloridaMakes
FloridaMakes is a public-private partnership dedicated to strengthening and advancing Florida’s manufacturing economy. Its goal is to deliver objective, unbiased advice and technical assistance to help manufacturers grow and become more profitable. The FloridaMakes team of manufacturing experts serves as trusted advisors, helping manufacturers navigate the public and private resources available to support their success. FloridaMakes is the official representative of the MEP National Network and NIST MEP in the state of Florida. For more information, visit www.FloridaMakes.com.

Date Posted: November 14, 2025