| |
|
 |
Press Release |
07/04/2006
|
 |
US approves M53 production |
Avon Rubber's protection business has received US Government approval for its new M53 NBC Mask to enter full production. All four available sizes will be manufactured at the company's US facility in Cadillac, Michigan. |
| The M53 is entering service as a specialised NBC Mask for special operations units. Based on the US Government Joint Services General Purpose Mask, (JSGPM) requirement, the M53 has been developed to counter the multiple threats encountered in modern war fighting and peacekeeping operations. It provides high protection against traditional chemical warfare agents, radioactive dusts and biological threats. |
| Using the latest digital design techniques and Avon's unique rubber compounds, the M53 has been specifically designed to improve integration with ancillary equipment. It boasts a new faceseal with either a right or left handed filter mount to give the best sighting position for shoulder-mounted weapons. A new polyurethane flexible visor maximises field of view and minimises eye relief. |
| The harness and buckles provide comfortable integration with combat helmets and communication headsets. The drinking facility offers improved liquid uptake and fail-safe operation compatible with both conventional canteens and other types of drinking systems. |
| |
About Avon Rubber p.l.c.
Avon Rubber p.l.c. supplies a range of advanced CBRN respiratory protection solutions through Avon Protection Systems to the world's military and police forces, as well as first responders and emergency services. Avon is an acknowledged world leader in the field of CBRN respiratory protective equipment and has been supplying respirators to the UK Ministry of Defence and other NATO allies for over 80 years and is now supplying the Joint Services General Purpose Mask to the US armed forces. Avon Rubber p.l.c. also owns Avon-ISI, which designs, develops and manufactures a range of SCBA equipment for fire and rescue and law enforcement as well as military applications, further enhancing the product offering to end users and enabling integration of RPE systems to suit varying operational requirements. Avon has manufacturing facilities in the U.K. and the United States.
For more information please contact:
Jim Naylor
Sales & Marketing Manager
Avon Protection Systems
Phone: +44 (0)1225 896705
Email: protection@avon-rubber.com |
| |
|
|
|
|
