Strategic Gateway · North America

Accelerating
High-Consequence Industries

Engineered expansion into Defense, Homeland Security, and Life Sciences — driven by relentless passion, strict compliance, and strategic execution.

World Trading Financial - USA

30+ Years Combined Experience
3 Core Verticals
100% North American Focus
Declaration of Service

Democracy Demands
Everyday Heroes.

We owe our lives and our institutions to the brave—to the firefighters, police, and military; to the doctors, nurses, and first responders who answer the call without hesitation. To every unseen protector of our communities: you bear the burden of our safety, so that we may enjoy the blessings of liberty.

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WTF — World Trading Financial · In Service of the Brave
Purpose

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To accelerate the growth of international enterprises across North America by engineered expansion into specialized markets — specifically Defense, Homeland Security, and Life Sciences — driven by relentless passion, strict compliance, and strategic execution.

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Our Vision

To become one of North America's premier strategic gateways for high-consequence industries, dedicated to safeguarding our democracies, securing critical infrastructure, and advancing human health by transforming innovations into market-leading solutions.

Leadership

Founded on Expertise

30+
Years of International Business Development
Disruptive Technologies Global Supply Chains Market Commercialization Enterprise Scaling North American Mandated Regional Resilience

Founded by a coalition of seasoned visionaries, WTF represents the convergence of over 30 years of international business development and commercialization expertise.

Throughout their careers, our founders and partners have successfully scaled disruptive technologies, navigated complex global supply chains, and established market-leading enterprises on the world stage.

Driven by a shared mission to strengthen regional resilience, they chose to unite their collective forces. Today, WTF focuses this multi-decade experience on a singular, urgent priority: accelerating the deployment of sustainable, secure solutions designed and manufactured exclusively in North America, dedicated to protecting and serving North Americans.

A Personal Word

Founder's Message

Thank you for your interest in our company. We are proud to offer our expertise to support you in your product and/or market development efforts. We are here to thoroughly understand your needs with passion and sensitivity and to present you with a plan that will meet your expectations.

Thank you again for your interest in us and for taking the time to visit our website and learn about our expertise.

You can also contact us directly if you wish.

We look forward to getting to know you and learning about your story and your needs.

The Founder World Trading Financial
The People

Our Team

Michel Lemieux
Michel Lemieux
Chief Executive Officer
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Shannon Daniel
Shannon Daniel
Vice President, U.S. & International Business Development
Experience
  1. Navy Special Operations Foundation Director, West Coast Business Development Nov 2023 – Present San Diego, CA
  2. United States Navy Full-time, active duty 25 yrs 2 mos
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Advisor
Specializations

Core Sectors

Classified Vertical 🛡️
Defense

Expanding North American defense solutions into allied markets. We connect manufacturers of advanced defense technologies with complex procurement ecosystems and government stakeholders.

  • Advanced Defense Systems Integration
  • Sovereign Procurement Navigation
  • NATO & Five Eyes Market Access
  • Compliance & Export Controls (ITAR/EAR)
  • Strategic Alliance Development
  • Dual-Use Technology Commercialization
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Critical Infrastructure 🔐
Homeland Security

Deploying next-generation security technologies to safeguard borders, critical infrastructure, and national assets. Bridging innovation with institutional procurement requirements.

  • Border & Port Security Solutions
  • Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure
  • Emergency Management Systems
  • Surveillance & Intelligence Technologies
  • Federal Agency Channel Development
  • FedRAMP & Security Clearance Navigation
Human Health ⚕️
Life Sciences

Accelerating the path from innovation to patient outcomes. Commercializing medical technologies, diagnostics, and therapeutics within the complex regulatory environments of North America.

  • Medical Device Market Entry
  • FDA & Health Canada Regulatory Strategy
  • Biotech & Pharma Commercialization
  • Clinical & Hospital Channel Development
  • Strategic Partnership & Licensing
  • Health System Procurement Access
Methodology

Our Approach

Personalized and customized services based on trust and long-term commitment to meet the specific needs of our customers.

We facilitate the sale of manufactured products by offering personalized service and establishing links between the targeted market players.

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Products Evaluation

Rigorous assessment of product capabilities, market readiness, and competitive positioning within target sectors.

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Opportunities Analyses

Strategic identification and evaluation of market entry points, procurement channels, and partnership prospects.

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Action Plan

Tailored roadmaps with clear milestones, resource allocation, and go-to-market strategies for each engagement.

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Execution

Hands-on implementation with continuous monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and measurable results delivery.

📉 Reduced Sales Costs
⚙️ Flexibility
🛡️ Reduced Risk
🎯 Achieve Corporate Targets
Network

Affiliations & Membership

WTF maintains active membership and formal affiliations with the leading industry associations, regulatory bodies, and professional organizations across our three core verticals — ensuring our partners gain access to the networks, intelligence, and procurement channels that drive market success in North America.

IABTI Logo Defense

Affiliated with IABTI, the premier international professional association dedicated to bomb technicians, explosive investigators, and related public safety professionals — enhancing WTF's reach across explosive ordnance disposal, counter-IED, and critical incident response communities worldwide.

USBTA Logo Defense

Affiliated with USBTA, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting bomb technicians across the United States — strengthening WTF's engagement with explosive ordnance disposal professionals, hazardous device operations, and public safety communities nationwide.

Alliances

Strategic Partners

WTF collaborates with a curated network of strategic partners — from advanced technology manufacturers and defense prime contractors to specialized regulatory consultancies and institutional procurement advisors. Together, we accelerate market entry and deliver mission-critical solutions across North America.

Defense Sector CTS Logo

Specialists in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) equipment — designing and manufacturing advanced disrupter systems, including the Lance and TwinLance platforms, compatible with major EOD robots for safe neutralization of explosive threats.

EOD Systems Disrupter Technology Tactical Robotics Defense & Security
Technology Haply Robotics Logo

Developers of advanced haptic 3D interaction devices and robotic control solutions — enabling immersive simulation, remote operations, and skills training through intuitive spatial computing and tactile feedback technology.

Haptic Devices Robotic Control Immersive Simulation Human-Machine Interaction
Advisory Horatius Group Logo

Independent investment bank specializing in M&A advisory, capital markets solutions, AI consulting, and defense sector growth services — leveraging proprietary research and senior-level expertise to accelerate strategic transactions and technology commercialization.

Investment Banking M&A Advisory AI Consulting Defense Growth

Interested in becoming a WTF Strategic Partner? We engage selectively with organizations whose technologies and capabilities align with our mission to protect and serve North America.

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Or reach us directly at shannon@wt-financial.com

Product Lines

Every line below is supplied through WTF as the authorized U.S. point of contact. Market access, export control, and sustainment are handled on the same file as the equipment itself — so the hardware, the paperwork, and the support chain arrive together.

Defense and Homeland Security
Backpackable EOD Disrupter · Special Forces & Tactical Units

The Dagger Disrupter is a compact, lightweight disrupter built for rapid deployment in the field. Environmental anchoring, a Dagger Zero Convergence laser aiming system, and shared 12ga ammunition with the Lance Disrupter combine accuracy with minimal footprint for operators who need full disruptive power without the bulk.

Manufactured by CTS, Pointe-Claire, Canada — 20+ years in EOD and homeland security manufacturing, deployed in 55+ countries. WTF serves as CTS's authorized U.S. representative and systems integrator, coordinating market access, procurement, and commercial support for American agencies and units.

Dagger Disrupter mounted on its tripod stand
Dagger Disrupter — Tripod Configuration
Min. Weight
3.4 kg [7.5 lbs]
Fully Packed
~8 kg [17.5 lbs]
Initiation
Electric Floating Breech
Technical Specifications

Dimensions and weights for the disrupter itself and for the tactical chest rig and backpack it deploys from.

Disrupter on Tripod Stand
Height240 mm [~9.45"]
Length, barrel w/ breech + nozzle380 mm [~15"]
Minimum Weight3.4 kg [7.5 lbs]
Barrel Capacity50 ml
Ammunition12ga, Percussion Primed
InitiationElectric (Floating Breech)
Tactical Chest Rig & Backpack
Dimensions360x250x130 mm [~14x10x5"]
Fully Packed Weight~8 kg [17.5 lbs]
Payloads & Field Configuration

All payload options run from a standard 12ga cartridge, shared with the Lance Disrupter, so units already fielding Lance carry a single ammunition line.

Payload Options
Water ShotStandard 12ga cartridge
Granular Water ShotStandard 12ga cartridge
ProjectileStandard 12ga cartridge
Field Configuration
AimingDagger Zero Convergence laser
AnchoringHook & line kit — paracord, pitons, hooks, carabiners
Anchor SurfacesConcrete, soil, poles, vehicles, platforms
Intended UsersSpecial forces & tactical units
Carry System
Tactical Chest Rig & Dagger Backpack

The system ships with a MOLLE-compatible tactical chest rig and backpack that securely packs the disrupter along with every accessory, projectile and cartridge needed for a swift deployment. Both pieces can also be run as a stand-alone backpack and chest rig.

  • MOLLE compatible — rig and pack
  • Stows disrupter, accessories, projectiles & cartridges
  • 360x250x130 mm [~14x10x5"]
  • ~8 kg [17.5 lbs] fully packed
Tactical chest rig loaded with cartridges and projectiles, backpack worn on an operator, and the Dagger backpack front panel
Chest rig loaded · Pack worn in profile · Dagger backpack
Dagger Disrupter anchored to a steel structure in the field Environmental anchoring
Dagger Zero Convergence laser aiming system projected on a target Zero Convergence aiming
Hook and line kit laid out in its pouch Hook & line kit
Field deployment at a glance — anchors to concrete, soil, poles or vehicles with the paracord, piton and hook kit, while the Zero Convergence lasers hold the aim point at stand-off
Single-Barrel EOD Disrupter · Scabbard® Stand & EOD Robot Integration

The Lance Disrupter combines many superior features into one system that empowers first responders in their most difficult missions. CTS built it to be a highly practical tool — one that lets EOD technicians truly focus on their target and minimize distractions during deployment.

One Lance covers work that normally takes several disrupters: high-precision long-range water shots, de-armer and specialized projectiles, and solid slugs all fire from the same 12ga percussion-primed cartridge. Recoil is absorbed without a counter-shot, deployment is tool-free and field serviceable, and the system integrates on most EOD robots as readily as it does on the Scabbard® Stand.

Manufactured by CTS, Pointe-Claire, Canada — 20+ years in EOD and homeland security manufacturing, deployed in 55+ countries. WTF serves as CTS's authorized U.S. representative and systems integrator, coordinating market access, procurement, and commercial support for American agencies and units.

Lance Disrupter, a single-barrel disrupter mounted on the Scabbard Stand with the green Zero Convergence laser aiming system active
Lance Disrupter — Scabbard® Stand Configuration
Min. Weight
9.5 kg [20.9 lbs]
Barrel Capacity
100 ml +50 ml with extension
Initiation
Electric or Shock Tube (non-el)
Technical Specifications

Dimensions, weight and ballistics for the disrupter as deployed on the Scabbard® Stand — collapsed for transport through to full extension.

Disrupter on Scabbard® Stand
Collapsed Height165 mm [6.5"]
Max Height570 mm [22.4"]
Nominal Length584 mm [23"]
Minimum Weight9.5 kg [20.9 lbs]
Barrel Capacity100 ml (+50 ml with extension)
Water Velocity220–475 mm/s
Ammunition12ga, Percussion Primed
InitiationElectric or Shock Tube (non-el)
Payloads & Capability

Every projectile in the line is powered by the same 12ga cartridge — the same ammunition the Dagger Disrupter fires — so a mixed fleet stays on a single consumable chain.

Payload Options
Water ShotHigh precision, long range
Granular Water Shot (GWS)Standard 12ga cartridge
De-armerBlade and specialized projectiles
SolidSteel slugs
Capability
CoverageEliminates the need for multiple disrupters
PlatformsScabbard® Stand or integrated on most EOD robots
DeploymentTool-free, field serviceable
RecoilAbsorption without counter-shot
Intended UsersEOD teams & first responders
Deployment Platform
Scabbard® Stand & EOD Robot Integration

The Lance deploys tool-free and is field serviceable throughout — the Scabbard® Stand goes from 165 mm collapsed for transport to 570 mm at full extension, and the same disrupter integrates on most EOD robots without a change of hardware. Because recoil is absorbed within the system, the shot is taken with no counter-shot and no loss of power, which is what makes the Lance safe to mount on a robot and to fire indoors.

  • Scabbard® Stand — 165 mm collapsed to 570 mm
  • Integrates on most EOD robots
  • Tool-free, field serviceable
  • Recoil absorbed — no counter-shot
Scabbard Stand with the disrupter barrel mounted, quick-release and push-swivel articulations folded down to the collapsed transport length
Scabbard® Stand — barrel mounted, articulations folded to transport length
Signature Systems

Patented Zero Convergence lasers with nothing to re-zero, Floating Breech® electric or shock-tube initiation free of EMF/RFI risk, and self-contained recoil absorption for indoor and robot-mounted work.

Close view of the twin green lasers of the Zero Convergence aiming system on the disrupter barrel Zero Convergence aiming
The Floating Breech electric initiation assembly with its green firing lead attached Floating Breech®
Close view of the self-contained recoil absorption assembly behind the disrupter barrel Recoil absorption
Payload Line

Water shot, GWS, de-armer blades and steel slugs all fire from the same 12ga cartridge as the Dagger, so one Lance replaces several disrupters on a single consumable chain.

Water shot and granular water shot projectiles side by side Water shot & GWS
Blade-shaped de-armer projectile De-armer blade
Pointed steel slug projectile Steel slug
12 gauge CH50 percussion-primed cartridge 12ga cartridge
Field Use

Ordnance crates, anti-tank mines, pipe bombs and pressure cookers alike, shot from the Scabbard® Stand or an EOD robot with nothing to re-calibrate.

Zero Convergence laser crossing on an ordnance crate at stand-off distance Laser on ordnance crate
Zero Convergence laser aimed at an anti-tank mine on the ground Anti-tank mine, aimed
Pipe bomb opened along its length after a disrupter shot, end cap separated Pipe bomb defeated
Pressure cooker device with the disrupter barrel trained on it from stand-off Pressure cooker at stand-off
Double-Barrelled EOD Disrupter · Stand & ROV Deployment

The Twin Lance Disrupter is a great example of innovative and unique ideas becoming a reality and making a difference in the global EOD effort — part of the CTS vision. With interchangeable parts and mounting on the same Scabbard® Stand, this double-barrelled disrupter carries every innovative feature of its single-barrel counterpart and is practical in many situations.

Two barrels mean simultaneous shots for increased disruptive power, varied projectile combinations for wider strategic alternatives, and faster response times on multi-charge targets — from the stand or mounted on an ROV without changing the platform.

Manufactured by CTS, Pointe-Claire, Canada — 20+ years in EOD and homeland security manufacturing, deployed in 55+ countries. WTF serves as CTS's authorized U.S. representative and systems integrator, coordinating market access, procurement, and commercial support for American agencies and units.

Twin Lance Disrupter, a double-barrelled disrupter mounted on the Scabbard Stand with the Zero-Convergence laser aiming system fitted
Twin Lance Disrupter — Scabbard® Stand Configuration
Configuration
Double Barrel Interchangeable parts
Firing
Simultaneous Multi-shot, stand or ROV
Initiation
Electric Floating Breech® or Shock-Tube
System Configuration

The Twin Lance shares the Scabbard® Stand, breeches, nozzles and aiming system with the single-barrel Lance, so a unit already fielding Lance adds capability without adding a second parts chain.

Disrupter
BarrelsTwo, interchangeable parts
MountingScabbard® Stand — shared with Lance
InitiationElectric Floating Breech® or Shock-Tube breech
RecoilHybrid recoil-less absorption system
NozzlesBNR (restricted) & BNO (open) brake nozzles
AimingCTS patented Zero-Convergence, two green lasers
Scabbard® Stand
MaterialAircraft-grade aluminium
ArticulationsQuick-release & push-swivel, no tools
Stand-offConfigurable to extend technician distance 3-fold
ServiceabilityField repairable, minimal tools, no welded parts
Payloads & Deployment

Two barrels can be loaded with different payloads at once, so a single approach covers more than one target condition and shortens the response time on multi-charge devices.

Payload Options
Water ShotStandard cartridge — BNR nozzle
Granular Water Shot (GWS)Standard cartridge — BNR nozzle
Soft FrangibleMicro Shots, Pipe Rounds
Hard FrangibleDusty Rounds — precision to 10 m and beyond
Solid & De-armerSteel slugs, blade and fork-shaped projectiles
Deployment
PlatformsScabbard® Stand or ROV / robot, interoperable
Multi-ShotSimultaneous shots, varied projectile combinations
Low ProfileUnder-vehicle capability from the stand
CarryBaldric Backpack — complete Lance or Twin Lance solution
Intended UsersEOD teams, special forces & tactical units
Deployment Platform
Scabbard® Stand

Constructed out of lightweight yet highly robust aircraft-grade aluminium, the Scabbard stand fits conveniently in a backpack and is highly configurable without any tools. Durable quick-release and push-swivel articulations allow for extremely swift deployment and accurate aiming.

  • Extends technician stand-off distance 3-fold
  • Field repairable with minimal tools — no welded parts
  • Under-vehicle capability from its low profile
  • Legs store accessories, parts, projectiles or cartridges
  • Rated to hold the Twin Lance
Scabbard Stand built from aircraft-grade aluminium, articulations extended with the disrupter barrel mounted
Scabbard Stand deployed low on gravel, the disrupter laid out flat and aimed at a target at stand-off distance Scabbard Stand deployed under a vehicle, the disrupter aimed from beneath the wheel arch on its low profile
Scabbard® Stand — tool-free configuration · Low-profile ground deployment · Under-vehicle placement
Carry System
Baldric Backpack

The CTS Baldric Backpack stores a complete Lance or Twin Lance Disrupter solution for rapid intervention while keeping safety, durability and ergonomics at the highest standards. It unzips and unfolds its whole length to expose all contents on the ground or while still worn on a person.

  • Holds a complete Lance or Twin Lance solution
  • Strategically located pouches — no noise in transport
  • Unfolds full length, on the ground or on the operator
  • Civilian hiking profile for low-visibility movement
Baldric Backpack interior pouches holding disrupter components, and the pack worn and unfolded on an operator
Pouched components · Full-length unfold · Pack worn in profile
Hybrid recoil-less system on the disrupter breech assembly Hybrid recoil-less
Pair of CTS brake nozzles, restricted and open versions BNR & BNO nozzles
Electric Floating Breech and shock-tube breech shown side by side Floating Breech® & shock-tube
Close views of the Scabbard Stand quick-release lever and push-swivel joint Quick-release articulations
Subsystems at a glance — recoil-less absorption with no counter-shot, BNR and BNO nozzles, Floating Breech® electric or shock-tube initiation, and tool-free articulations with no welded parts
Deployment Platform · Lance & Twin Lance on EOD Robots

The Hybrid Recoil-Less System allows the Lance to be mounted on most tactical EOD robots. Mounting brackets are designed in collaboration with the robot manufacturers to ensure the best performance and eliminate the risk of damage.

Because recoil is absorbed within the system, the shot is taken with no counter-shot and no loss of power — which is what makes the disrupter safe to fire from a manipulator arm at stand-off distance. The Twin Lance carries over the same way, interoperable between the Scabbard® Stand and an ROV or robot, and the Zero Convergence lasers hold the aim point with nothing to re-zero as the approach distance changes.

Integrated and field tested by CTS, Pointe-Claire, Canada. WTF serves as CTS's authorized U.S. representative and systems integrator — bring us the platform you field and we will carry the bracket, procurement, and support questions on one file.

Mounting
Dedicated Brackets Designed with the robot manufacturer
Recoil
Hybrid Recoil-Less No counter-shot, no loss of power
Platforms
Most Tactical EOD Robots Field tested on the major RoV brands
Lance Disrupter mounted on the manipulator arm of a Digital Vanguard robot, aimed at the door of a parked car Digital Vanguard
Lance Disrupter mounted on a FLIR PackBot robot on a gravel path, aimed at a package left beside a utility pole FLIR PackBot
Lance Disrupter carried on a Ghost Robotics quadruped robot on grass, aimed at a suitcase Ghost Robotics
Lance Disrupter on an ICOR tracked robot with the Zero Convergence lasers active, placing an under-vehicle shot at the rear of an SUV ICOR
The Lance Disrupter has been fully integrated and field tested on many brands of RoVs — including Icor, Flir, Telerob, QinetiQ, Remotec and Digital Vanguard — each with mounting brackets developed alongside the robot manufacturer. To discuss an integration on the platform your unit already fields, reach us here.
Sustainment

Maintenance & Support

Equipment only delivers value while it stays mission-ready. WTF coordinates the full sustainment chain behind the systems we represent — servicing, repairs, spare parts, and operator training — so units in the field are never waiting on a supply question to get back to work.

We act as the single point of contact between the end user and the manufacturer, managing service requests, shipping logistics, and documentation across both sides of the border.

Engagements

Upcoming Events

WTF actively participates in and convenes industry-defining events across the defense, security, and life sciences ecosystems. Join us at the forefront of North America's most critical sectors.

From classified briefings and procurement showcases to open innovation summits, our events connect decision-makers with transformative solutions.

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Whether you are an international enterprise seeking North American market entry, a domestic innovator navigating a complex regulated sector, or a strategic investor exploring high-consequence industries — WTF is your gateway.

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