US $33m order for US DOD

RNS Number : 9857I

Avon Rubber PLC

06 June 2014

 

News Release

Strictly embargoed until 07:00 6 June 2014

AVON RUBBER p.l.c.

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

US $33m M50 order for US DOD

Avon Rubber p.l.c. today announces an order of 135,000 M50 mask systems from the US Department of Defense under the additional requirements option of its sole source US Joint Services General Purpose Mask (JSGPM) program contract.

The order is valued at US $33m. This provides Avon with order coverage in line with expectations for the remainder of this financial year and excellent visibility of M50 sales for well into our 2015 financial year.

Peter Slabbert, Chief Executive commented:

"This US $33m order demonstrates the DOD's continued commitment to Avon's market leading high technology M50 mask to meet their complex operational requirements."  

For further enquiries, please contact:

Avon Rubber p.l.c.
Peter Slabbert, Chief Executive	01225 896870
Andrew Lewis, Group Finance Director	01225 896830
Sarah Matthews-DeMers, Group Financial Controller	01225 896835
Sophie Williams, Group Public Relations Manager	01225 896563
Weber Shandwick Financial
Nick Oborne	020 7067 0700
Stephanie Badjonat	020 7067 0700

Note to editors: The Group has transformed itself over the past five years into an innovative design and engineering group specialising in two core markets, Protection & Defence and Dairy. With a strong emphasis on research and development we design, test and manufacture specialist products from a number of sites in the US and UK, serving markets around the world. We achieve this through nurturing the talent and aspirations of our employees to realise their highest potential.

Avon Protection is the recognised global market leader in advanced Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) respiratory protection systems technology for the world's military, homeland security, first responder, fire and industrial markets. With an unrivalled pedigree in mask design dating back to the 1920's, Avon Protection's advanced products are the first choice for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) users worldwide and are placed at the heart of many international defence and tactical PPE deployment strategies. Our expanding global customer base now includes military forces, civil and first line defence troops, emergency service teams and industrial, marine, mineral and oil extraction site personnel. All put their trust in Avon's advanced respiratory solutions to shield them from every possible threat.

Our world-leading Dairy business and its Milkrite brand have a global market presence. With a long history of manufacturing liners and tubing for the dairy industry, Milkrite has become the leading innovator and designer for products and services right at the heart of milking. Our goal is always to improve and maintain animal health. Working with the leading scientists and health specialists in the global dairy industry we continue to invest in technology to further improve the milking process and animal welfare. Our products provide exceptional results for both the animal and the milker, making the milk extraction process run smoothly. As our market share and milking experience continue to grow, so does our global presence.

For further information please visit the Group's website www.avon-rubber.com

 

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