http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/press-releases-protection.htm en Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:44:38 GMT Sitekit version9.5 Web Content Management System 13 March 2012: US law enforcement agencies, fire-fighting teams and first responder units that are financially restricted from upgrading vital respiratory equipment programs, can now benefit from Avon Protection’s new lease purchase finance plan for easing capital budget management. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-addresses-budget-cuts-with-lease-purchasing.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:44:38 GMT 04x00c00100b00501m Protection RoW News 1 March 2012: Avon Protection’s premier powered air purifying respirator (ST PAPR), designed to enhance the capability of its new generation FM53 mask, is poised for a push into the European law enforcement sector further to achieving CE approval this month. CE certification will significantly open up European market opportunities and underlines Avon’s determined move into integrated respiratory protection systems. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-powered-respirator-targets-european-law-enforcement-market.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:45:13 GMT 04x00c00100b00501l Protection RoW News 28 February 2012: Al Masaood Oil Industry Supplies & Services Company (MOISS), one of the leading oilfield supplies and services company in the UAE, has contracted Avon Protection to supply its Qatar drilling operatives with its compact and portable NH15 sour gas protection hoods. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/al-masaood-invests-in-avon-sour-gas-respiratory-protection.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:38:02 GMT 04x00c00100b00501k Protection RoW News Avon Protection has announced its C50 configurable mask has been sourced by the Malayan Police as part of its civil riot upgrade programme. Designed to give optimum respiratory protection to law enforcement and police teams, the Avon C50 is the complete next generation CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) and is a widely sourced mask for first line defence scenarios. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-c50-configurable-cbrn-mask-wins-malayan-police-contract.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:20:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00501g Protection RoW News Avon Protection’s premier ST53 mask and modular breathing system has been adopted by three German police forces, (Munich, Nurburg and Hildesheim) as part of a major CBRN upgrade program. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/ST53_mask_gains_approval_with_german_police.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:11:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00501f Protection RoW News Avon Protection has announced its next generation Avon-ISI Viking Z Seven SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus); designed specifically to equip firefighting teams with advanced respiratory protection and communications technology. This widely utilized SCBA has now undergone fundamental revisions to its functionality and electronics system which set new standards in respiratory protection and firefighter safety supported by immediate two way command centre communications. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-isi-launches-next-generation-viking-z-seven-scba.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:58:43 GMT 04x00c00100b00501e Protection RoW News Avon Protection’s premier powered air purifying respirator (ST PAPR), designed to enhance the capability of its new generation FM53 mask, has achieved National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) certification for industrial protection purpose. This will significantly open up global industrial market opportunities and underlines Avon’s determined move into integrated respiratory protection systems. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/niosh-approval-for-avon-powered-respirator-offers-global-industrial-market-opportunities.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:15:12 GMT 04x00c00100b00501d Protection RoW News Avon Protection, a global leader in military respiratory defense, is targeting contracted security and emergency response teams in attendance at public events with a bespoke and quick to don CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) protective hood. This follows recent government public safety reviews of high profile sporting and cultural gatherings and the potential threat from a chemical or biological related incident. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/contracted-security-sector-targeted-with-compact-cbrn-protective-hood.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:43:42 GMT 04x00c00100b00501c Protection RoW News Designed to give optimum CBRN respiratory protection and weapon manoeuvrability to both military and law enforcement teams, Avon Protection has announced that its C50 configurable mask has won C E approval. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-c50-configurable-cbrn-mask-wins-ce-approval.htm Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:30:32 GMT 04x00c00100b00501b Protection RoW News The challenges of providing military and first response teams with refreshment when operating in a chem/bio environment has been met by Avon Protection who are showing at DSEi 2011 a super resistant military hydration system. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon_partners_camelbak.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00501a Protection RoW News Avon Protection is showing the first responder and emergency services sector at DSEi 2011 a concept for a revolutionary new carbon monoxide resistant CBRN escape hood, based on its current NH15 CBRN hood. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-protection-shows-revolutionary-new-compact-co-resisistant-cbrn-escape-hood.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005019 Protection RoW News Avon Protection has announced that it has been awarded a 3 year IDIQ (indefinite delivery indefinite quantity) contract from the US Department of Defense for the continued supply of M61 filters for use with Avon’s M50 respirator. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/us-department-of-defense-contract-award-for-avon-filters.htm Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005017 Protection RoW News on Protection Systems is to launch a new generation of NIOSH approved compact, battery powered modular airflow units. By combining a major advance in Avon respiratory system engineering within an ergonomically designed housing unit, Avon promises a dramatic reduction in the physical burden of traditional respiratory systems for today’s highly equipped law enforcement and first response teams. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-ezair-pioneers-new-generation-of-super-compact-powered-airflow-units.htm Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005016 Protection RoW News Avon’s redesigned website features improved customer navigation and streamlined graphics, according to James Wilcox, Avon Protection’s Global Director of Marketing and Product Management http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-protection-broadens-market-focus-with-new-website.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005015 Protection RoW News Avon Protection has entered into a formal partnership with the world-leading CamelBak hydration equipment brand. This will enable Avon to complement its CBRN mask range with a uniquely engineered hydration system and further extend Avon’s market reach into the military, law enforcement and first responder protective equipment arena. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/camelbak-market-agreement-extends-avon-protection-cbrn-range.htm Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005014 Protection RoW News Following an extensive evaluation exercise, the Saudi government has provided Avon with an exclusive contract to equip its Saudi National Guard (SANG) with its C50 mask to address the operational needs of military and CBRN first-responders. This was supported by an Avon bespoke training programme for key CBRN operatives. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-protection-supports-saudi-national-guard-cbrn-protection-programme.htm Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005013 Protection RoW News The UK’s Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Aldermaston has chosen to commence a respiratory protection upgrade programme with an initial contract for Avon Protection’s new generation C50 CBRN mask. These will replace Avon’s former N10 mask, which AWE have used as part of their emergency response programme over the past 20 years. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/awe-aldermaston-chooses-avon-protection-c50-mask-for-erg-respiratory-protection-upgrade.htm Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005012 Protection RoW News Avon Protection has introduced a new respiratory mask tagging system in response to growing concerns over lost or stolen military respirators; also to support its global servicing centre roll out. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-introduces-mask-tracking-to-counteract-loss-and-support-servicing-schedules.htm Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005011 Protection RoW News Avon Protection is targeting the Middle East market with its recently launched NH15 compact CBRN escape hood at IDEX 2011. This, Avon claims, is the smallest NIOSH certified CBRN Air Purifying Escape Respirator and its low cost makes it ideal for VIP security support, or for police, emergency medical services and fire officers in a CBRN scenario. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-protection-shows-revolutionary-new-compact-cbrn-escape-hood.htm Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005010 Protection RoW News http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/aircrews-close-to-having-cbrn-respiratory-solution-for-rotary-wing-aircraft.htm Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500z Protection RoW News Dr Andy Capon, Test and Trials Manager at Avon Protection, based at the UK Headquarters in Wiltshire has taken over presidency of the International Society for Respiratory Protection (ISRP) from Graham Powe, of SEA (Safety Equipment Australia). http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/dr-capon-appointed-president-of-the-international-society-for-respiratory-protection.htm Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500y Protection RoW News Avon Protection, a part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., has achieved CE certification for its innovative ST53™ multi-functional respiratory system. Developed with the unknown elements of a threat scenario in mind, this award cements the ST53™’s position as the most advanced respiratory solution on the market, and Avon as one of the leading CBRN respiratory manufacturers in the world. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/new-page.htm Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:40:16 GMT 04x00c00100b00500x Protection RoW News Due to the long distance toxic effect of a potential sour gas (H2₂S) and Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) release, it is essential that production and construction site workers in the oil and gas industry have respiratory protective equipment available to them at all times. With this in mind Avon Protection, a part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., has developed the world’s most compact NIOSH certified H₂S Filter Escape Hood, which has been designed to protect individuals in their safe escape from a toxic emergency, and will be on show for the first time at ADIPEC between 1-4 November. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-launches-nh15-filter-escape-hood-into-the-oil-and-gas-industry.htm Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:33:52 GMT 04x00c00100b00500w Protection RoW News Avon Protection, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., has received CE certification for its multi-functional FM53 mask. This, along with the recent NIOSH award, cements the FM53’s position as the most advanced respiratory solution on the market, and Avon as the overall leading designer and manufacturer of CBRN respiratory products. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avonprotectionsinnovativefm53maskawardedcecertification.htm Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:31:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500v Protection RoW News Avon Protection, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., will be launching its CE approved FM53 respiratory system at The 10th International Symposium on Protection against Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents exhibition in June. Demonstrations will also feature to give visitors a full picture of the mask’s key benefits. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/c-symposium-launch-pad-for-ce-approved-fm53.htm Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:10:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500u Protection RoW News Avon Rubber’s partnership with the Ministry of Defence is one example of a great success story between British Industry and UK defence procurement in supplying the ‘Best level of Protection’ to our troops worldwide. It is for this reason that on Wednesday 10 February, Melksham based Avon Protection, a part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., will present its one millionth S10 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) mask to General Sir Kevin O’Donoghue, Defence Equipment and Support’s Chief of Defence Materiel. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-protection-to-present-des-chief-with-one-millionth-s10-mask-award.htm Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:01:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500t Protection RoW News Avon Protection, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., has won the contract to supply its FM12 respirators and CBRNF12CE filters to Remploy as part of the £14.75 million ‘Quick Don’ project. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-protection-wins-contract-to-supply-masks-and-filters-as-part-of-quick-don-project.htm Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:41:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500s Protection RoW News Avon Protection Systems, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., has received NIOSH approval under Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 84 (42 CFR 84) for the FM53 Air Purifying Respirator with the CTF12 riot agent canister. This respirator is approved under approval number TC-14G-0304 and offers protection from particulate hazards including dust, mist, fume, bacteria and virus, plus riot agents, Chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) and Phenacyl chloride (CN). http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avons-fm53-receives-niosh-industrial-approval.htm Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:29:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500r Protection RoW News Avon Protection Systems, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., is showcasing its unique 50 Series of respiratory solutions at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence exhibition. The 50 family represents the world’s newest CBRN respirators, comprising the FM50, FM53 and C50. The FM50 is a twin conformal filter CBRN full face mask specifically designed to meet the latest NATO forces military mask requirements. It has been developed to counter the multiple CBRN threats encountered in modern war fighting, anti-terrorist and peace keeping operations, whilst providing high levels of comfort and a whole range of integration capability. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-protection-unveils-50-series.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:43:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500q Protection RoW News Avon Protection, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., is expanding its operations by opening an essential service and repair centre for its respirators with a local Malaysian company. The new centre will be fully approved and Avon certified, and is to be managed by SG Defence Electronics and Radar Corporation. It will be equipped to service and repair a range of Avon masks, including the C50, FM12 and S10, all of which are currently in service in Malaysia. Over time, this will be expanded to handle all of Avon’s respiratory solutions. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/new-respirator-service-centre-opens-in-malaysia.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:33:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500p Protection RoW News Following an extensive evaluation process, Hot Zone Solutions GmbH has selected the adaptable ST53™ multi-role modular Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) system as its respiratory solution of choice. Founded by former NBC Defence Officers with UNSCOM, UNMOVIC and OPCW experience, Hot Zone Solutions provides the World’s most realistic and practice oriented commercial CBRNE training and consultancy. It is the only organisation to provide live agent training on such a basis. Each part of its service has been designed to supply first responders, military and security personnel with the knowledge, skills and abilities to work confidently and safely in a toxic environment. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/HotZoneSolutions.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:27:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500o Protection RoW News Avon Rubber p.l.c. is unveiling SALT’s newest product the revolutionary SonarBell™ at Defence Systems and Equipment International 2009 (DSEi). The SonarBell™, which is a result of a collaboration between SALT, Avon Rubber p.l.c and ARTIS, is a maintenance free, passive sonar locator system, that operates by focusing energy like a lens to amplify sound levels and reflect them to the sender. Looking like a bowling ball, it utilises the two materials of its shell and core to create a constructive interference that delivers a higher return signal to the end user. The device is ‘solid state’ with no moving parts or power requirements, and is compatible with existing commercial sonar sets. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/SonarBell_at_DSEi.htm Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:08:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500n Protection RoW News Avon Protection Systems was awarded a $20,710,568 contract to provide 726,834 Chemical B canisters for the United States DoD Joint Service General Purpose Mask (JSGPM) Program. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/us-dod-contract-award.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:16:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500m Protection RoW News Avon Protection Systems, Inc. and its distributor partner, Pro-Tech Sales, Inc., have announced the award of a contract in the amount of approximately $650,000 from the State of Illinois to produce up to 1500 respiratory protection devices for use by state agencies over the course of one year. Under the terms of the contract, Pro-Tech and Avon Protection will provide C50 model gas masks and filtration accessories to Illinois law enforcement end-users. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/state-of-illinois-awards-650k-respiratory-protection-contract-to-avon.htm Thu, 28 May 2009 15:11:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500l Protection RoW News Avon Protection, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c. is pleased to announce the placement of a contract by the UK MoD. This contract covers a further three years requirement for the UK military’s in-service respirator, the S10. Avon are world leaders in the design, build and manufacture of CBRN respiratory protection and the S10 continues to be the global benchmark, setting the standard for levels of protection and comfort. The Avon family of respirators provides military, emergency responders, NATO, Special Forces and paramilitary forces with the most advanced products available. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avonrubberplcsecuresmodmaskcontract.htm Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:59:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500k Protection RoW News The FM53 mask has been specifically developed with the law enforcement and specialist military personnel in mind. A unique product with the ability to function as a negative pressure Air Purifying Respirator (APR) or as a positive pressure Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) mask, this duel capability allows our specialist customers to operate in a changing hostile CBRN environment . The mask meets and surpasses the existing NATO requirements for military CBRN respirators. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/provenhighestlevelsofprotectionforavonsfm53mask.htm Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:44:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500j Protection RoW News Avon Protection Systems, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., has been awarded full certification against the NIOSH Air Purifying Escape Respirator (APER) standard for the new 15 minute escape hood, NH15 (approval number TC-14G-0302). http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/new-nh15-emergency-escape-hood-receives-full-niosh-approval.htm Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:50:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500i Protection RoW News Avon Protection, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c. has recently announced receipt of an order from the US Government for 100,000 M50 mask systems in respect of the second year of its 10 year sole source contract. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/APS-additional-order-USDOD.htm Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:59:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500h Protection RoW News Avon Protection Systems, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., is unveiling its groundbreaking ST53 multi-role modular Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) system at Eurosatory, the Premier International Land, Air and Homeland Defence Exhibition in Paris, from 16 - 20 June 2008. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-protection-systems-launches-st53-respiratory-protection-system-at-eurosatory.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:19:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500c Protection RoW News In a deal worth $112 million, Avon Protection Systems, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., has been appointed by the US Government to supply M50 military respirators to all four US armed forces under the US Joint Services General Purpose Mask (JSGPM) program. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-protection-systems-lands-112m-us-government-mask-contract-.htm Fri, 30 May 2008 12:34:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500f Protection RoW News During a recent adjournment debate in the House of Commons led by Wiltshire MPs Michael Ancram and Andrew Murrison, the Minister for Security, Counter-Terrorism, Crime and Policing Tony McNulty stated that it was the role of Chief Constables in each police force to purchase and supply the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) to all police officers to protect against the ACPO identified CBRN risks. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-protection-systems-wants-better-protection-for-police-officers.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:23:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005001 Protection RoW News Avon Protection Systems, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., is introducing a range of its cutting edge respiratory equipment to the Asian defence market at Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2008. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-protection-introduces-cbrn-respiratory-products-to-asian-marketplace.htm Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:30:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500e Protection RoW News Specialist tactical CBRN responders can now take advantage of Avon Protection Systems’ new Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) system following the recent NIOSH CBRN approval of the C420 blower unit used in conjunction with Avon’s most advanced CBRN face masks. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avons-offer-is-enhanced-by-cbrn-niosh-approval-for-advanced-face-masks-with-c420-papr-unit.htm Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:14:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500b Protection RoW News Leading personal respiratory protection specialist Avon Rubber p.l.c. (Avon) is strategically expanding its operations by opening a new regional office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The office will serve clients across Asia and Australasia. To mark the occasion, a number of distinguished guests have been invited to the official opening on 28 January 2008. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-expands-into-malaysia.htm Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:10:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500a Protection RoW News Avon Rubber p.l.c.’s protection business has been awarded a $1.1 million Research and Development contract with the US Government, for the world’s most compact Escape Hood. It is based on enhanced technology from Avon’s EH20 Emergency Hood to meet the US Government requirements. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/awarded-11-million-contract-with-us-government.htm Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:25:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005004 Protection RoW News The Joint Program Executive Officer for Chemical and Biological Defence, has approved the Joint Service General Purpose Mask (“JSGPM”) Program for entry into the Full Rate Production Phase of Systems Acquisition. The first order is expected to be at the rate of 100,000 masks per annum and is anticipated to exceed $40 million. The minimum contract period is five years with subsequent orders of equal volumes including spares and accessories following year-on-year. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/full-rate-production-decision-on-m50-mask-for-us-jsgpm.htm Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:38:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500g Protection RoW News The Atlantair range of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), which meets the growing need for SCBA by military units, is being launched into the worldwide market by Avon Protection Systems, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., at DSEi, London, UK from 11-14 September 2007 http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-rubber-plc-launches-atlantair-scba-range.htm Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:29:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005002 Protection RoW News Military firefighters and CBRN units will gain greater operational flexibility from the latest purpose designed multi-role CBRN protection system to market. The revolutionary ST53 multi-role RPE system developed by Avon Rubber p.l.c.’s protection business, Avon Protection Systems, constitutes a new tactical concept. It is making its DSEi debut on the Avon Rubber p.l.c. stand (1833) from 11-14 September 2007, London, UK. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/multi-role-cbrn-protection-system-makes-dsei-debut.htm Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:14:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005003 Protection RoW News AVON Rubber plc has recently integrated International Safety Instruments (ISI) into the AVON Protection Systems division. ISI, a leader in respiratory protection equipment, was acquired by AVON in 2005. ISI will combine all operations and products into AVON Protection Systems to continue meeting the needs of respiratory protection users and the changing equipment specifications for all products. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-protection-systems-integrates-international-safety-instruments-isi-product-lines-into-avon-isi.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:23:00 GMT 04x00c00100b00500d Protection RoW News Avon Protection, a division of Avon Rubber plc, has been awarded full NIOSH CBRN air purifying respirator certification for the new wide vision C50 respirator following CE certification in 2005. Derived from Avon’s acclaimed Joint Service General Purpose Mask ordered by the US Armed Forces, the C50 is generating worldwide orders amongst both the defence community and ‘first responders’ such as police, ambulance and fire services. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/new-c50-mask-receives-full-niosh-approval.htm Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:32:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005005 Protection RoW News The new M53 NBC Mask is entering service with US Special Operations Units, having received full approval from the US Government last year. Developed by Avon Protection, a division of Avon Rubber plc, the M53 is now in full rate production at the company’s US facility in Cadillac, Michigan. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/m53-nbc-mask-enters-service-with-us-special-operations-units.htm Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:05:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005009 Protection RoW News Avon Protection Systems, part of Avon Rubber plc, is introducing a range of its key respiratory equipment to the Indian defence market at Defexpo 2008. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-protection-showcases-cutting-edge-products-at-defexpo.htm Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:58:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005008 Protection RoW News Avon Protection, a division of Avon Rubber plc, has completed the initial production of its M50 Mask under the US Joint Services General Purpose Mask program and will begin production of the second batch shortly. During 2007 the M50 mask will be fielded with US forces in a number of locations. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/avon-completes-first-batch-production-of-m50-mask.htm Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:52:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005007 Protection RoW News The first purpose designed escape hood to protect against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents, has been recommended by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and the Police Federation to equip all the UK’s operational police officers at times of heightened security awareness. The EH20 escape hood developed by Avon Protection, a division of Avon Rubber plc, is entering service with a number of UK police forces as well as police services in other countries. The UK National Health Service has also procured the hood to provide escape protection to operatives who are potentially at risk, such as ambulance crews. http://www.avon-protection.com/Protection/Protection RoW/Press centre & events/apco-and-police-federation-recommend.htm Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:39:00 GMT 04x00c00100b005006 Protection RoW News