Contract Award

RNS Number : 9242K

Avon Rubber PLC

05 August 2013

 

News Release

Strictly embargoed until 07:00 5 August 2013

AVON RUBBER p.l.c.

("Avon", the "Group" or the "Company")

Contract Award

Avon announces it has been awarded a sole source contract by the US Department of Defense ('DOD') to develop a modified version of its M53 face mask to provide respiratory protection to a wide range of operators on the DOD's fleet of Fixed Wing aircraft.

The contract award for the MM53 type 2, as it will be known, is $6.7m.  This initial 2 year pre production contract covers the development, testing and user trials of the new mask system and the provision of logistical support. There is potential for follow on production contract awards of up to $74m.

This is an integral part of the DOD's strategy to provide its aircrew community with upgraded CBRNe respiratory protection equipment under the JSAM-FW (Joint Service Aircrew Mask- Fixed Wing) program.

Peter Slabbert, Chief Executive commented:

"This contract reaffirms Avon Protection's position as the respiratory protection equipment provider of choice for the US Department of Defense.  Our high specification products have gained widespread support as users experience their superior design and comfort.  Our depth of capability and development positions Avon Protection as the global market leader of respiratory protection systems technology." 

For further enquiries, please contact:

Avon Rubber p.l.c.
Peter Slabbert, Chief Executive	01225 896 870
Sophie Williams, Public Relations Manager	07769 282 878
Weber Shandwick Financial
Nick Oborne	020 7067 0700
Stephanie Badjonat

NOTES TO EDITORS: Avon Rubber p.l.c. is a world leader in the design, test and manufacture of advanced Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) respiratory protection solutions to the worlds military, law enforcement, first responder, emergency services, fire and industrial markets. Avon has a unique capability in CBRN protection based on a range of advanced CBRN technologies in respirator design, filtration and compressed air breathing apparatus. This enables Avon to develop specialised solutions that take full account of user requirements. Avon also owns a world leading dairy business manufacturing liners and tubing for the automated milking process. For further information please visit the Group's website www.avon‐rubber.com

 

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