Press Release

June 2008

New M50 Mask Receiving Positive Reviews from Osan Airmen

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea - Osan Airmen began receiving their new M50 protective masks during a mass re-issue process June 9, replacing the MCU 2 protective mask.

According to Tech. Sgt. Peter Garcia, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness flight, the M50 mask is one of the latest initiatives in fielding "joint" equipment.

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For further information on the M50 and other key respiratory equipment, please visit www.avon-protection.com

 

About Avon Protection p.l.c.:

Avon Rubber p.l.c. is an international polymer engineering group adding value through material, manufacturing and industry sector expertise. The Group is currently capitalised at approximately £32 million. Avon supplies a range of advanced CBRN respiratory protection solutions through Avon Protection Systems Inc. to the world’s military and police forces, as well as first responders and emergency services. Avon Rubber p.l.c. owns Avon-ISI, which designs, develops and manufactures a range of self-contained breathing apparatus for fire, rescue and law enforcement, as well as military applications. Avon Rubber p.l.c. also owns Avon Engineered Fabrications manufacturing products including hovercraft skirting and flexible storage tanks and a world leading dairy business manufacturing dairy liners and tubing.

 
Avon Protection is a trading name of Avon Polymer Products Ltd, a subsidiary of Avon Rubber plc