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Another Key US Defense Contract Win for Avon Protection
The US Department of Defense (‘DOD’) has awarded a $6.7m sole source contract to Avon Protection for the development of a modified M53 Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Protective Face Mask System and associated components.(CBRN) Protective Face Mask SystemsThe Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will provide respiratory protection to all US aircrew on the DOD’s fleet of Fixed…
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AVON PROTECTION Introduces The Deltair Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) at FDIC Conference (Booth #2639)
Product Offers Unprecedented Reliability, Durability and Ease of Use to Dramatically Improve Firefighters’ EffectivenessDeltair™, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Avon Protection, a market leader in respiratory protection systems, announce the launch of Deltair™, a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) designed for the fire service industry. As the industry’s first new innovation in…
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AVON-ISI Changes Name to AVON PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection Company Unveils New Name and Logo at Manufacturing Facility; Major Platform Upgrade to be Introduced at FDIC.Avon-ISI, a market leader in respiratory protection systems, today announced it changed its name to Avon Protection. The new name and logo were unveiled at the company’s manufacturing facility in Lawrenceville, Ga.Avon Protection has a long-standing track record…
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New Zealand Defence Force Name Avon Protection as Preferred Bidder for Respirator Upgrade
With a growing number of global military forces to its name, the market leader in respiratory protection system technology, Avon Protection, is delighted to have received status confirmation as preferred bidder by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) for the replacement of their current S10 and SF10 respirators. The NZDF is widely regarded as outstanding in meeting the challenges of asymmetric…
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Global Support for Avon Protection’s Compact CBRN Escape Hood
Avon’s exciting NH15 escape hood will be exhibited at IDEX 2013. Designed specifically for users in CBRN emergency incidents, the NH15 is the world’s smallest NIOSH certified CBRN Air Purifying Escape Respirator. Made of clear material, the NH15 not only protects against all airborne CBRN threats such as radioactive airborne particles but also protects the face from liquid agent splashes. NH15…
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Royal Oman Police Choose Avon for Protection
IDEX 2013 17-21 February IGG Stand Booth Number 05-A20At IDEX 2013, Avon will be demonstrating the C50 mask, a leader in next generation of gas mask specifically designed to meet the threats presented by asymmetric warfare and incorporating technologies arising from Avon's current military-mask programs in the US.C50 Gas MasksAvon are pleased to be currently executing an order for 7500 C50 masks…
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Avon EZAir Takes the Heat from Middle Eastern Market
Avon Protection Systems’ EZAir, the first of its new generation of NIOSH approved compact, battery powered modular airflow units, is now winning major orders in the Middle East following successful trials.Avon EZAirBattery Powered Modular Airflow UnitsBy combining an advance in Avon respiratory system engineering within an ergonomically designed housing unit, the EZAir delivers a dramatic…
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Avon EZAir Takes the Heat from Middle Eastern Market
23 October 2012: Avon Protection Systems’ EZAir, the first of its new generation of NIOSH approved compact, battery powered modular airflow units, is now winning major orders in the Middle East following successful trials. By combining an advance in Avon respiratory system engineering within an ergonomically designed housing unit, the EZAir delivers a dramatic reduction in the physical burden of…
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Avon Delivers A Centenary History of the Gas Mask
Gas masks are not new to the military and were first employed en masse during the First World War to protect soldiers from gas attacks. Toxic gases were seen as a way to bring an end to the stalemate on the Western Front. The predominant chemical agents then used were mustard gas (a blister agent) and chlorine gas (a choking agent) and it is calculated that over 100,000 soldiers died and many…
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French Marine Commandos Adopt ST53
The French navy’s elite commando force - Les Commandos Marine – has adopted the Avon ST53 as their mask and respiratory system of choice for CBRN threats when undertaking high risk ship boarding operations.A recently posted “You Tube” training clip shows the commandos in action undertaking a series of marine boarding exercises in preparation for anti-drug smuggling or piracy threats. Included is…
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Avon On Track for Creating a Global Training and Servicing Network
Avon Protection has appointed FORST – a leading French respiratory equipment servicing and training company –as its sole accredited service center for France, continuing Avon’s progress towards creating a full global servicing and training network.Avon Servicing and Training CentersSo far Avon has established nine servicing and training centers as part of a world-wide after-sales program for its…
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Avon Young Designer Looks to the Future of Respiratory Protection
Avon Protection student design engineer James Carswell has unveiled a design for a revolutionary new personal protection device at this year’s Brunel University annual graduate design show in London. The project, codenamed “Air Armour”, was conducted over 9 months under guidance and support from Avon’s’ UK design team; culminating in the production of a prototype respirator for army personnel. …
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New Avon Filter Improves Safety with End of Service Life Indicator
Avon Protection has launched a new conformal military CBRN filter that provides an accurate measure of usable life span with a unique end of service life indicator. The MILCF50 filter claims a shelf life of up to 10 years, which far surpasses that of rival filters and promises considerable cost-savings for the company’s exensive global military and first responder customer base. Military CBRN…
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Avon Powered Respirator Targets European Law Enforcement Market Following CE Approval
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…
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Avon C50 Configurable CBRN Mask Wins Malayan Police Contract
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.C50…
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Avon’s ST53 Mask Gains Approval with German Police
Avon Protection’s premier ST53 mask and modular breathing system has been adopted by three German police forces, (Munich, Nuremburg and Hildesheim) as part of a major CBRN upgrade program.Avon Protection’s Premier ST53 Maskand Modular Breathing SystemThe ST53 was chosen because it combines Avon Protection Systems’ FM53 mask with new and innovative modular breathing apparatus technology to provide…
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NIOSH Approval for Avon Powered Respirator Offers Global Industrial Market Opportunities
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…
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Avon C50 Configurable CBRN Mask Wins CE Approval
24 October 2011: 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 – an essential product quality mark for meeting European marketing standards.The C50 is suitable for either right or left handed responders by using a recessed blanking plug…
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US Department of Defense Contract Award for Avon Filters
8 August 2011: 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. The maximum contract value is approximately $38 million with an initial order value of $11 million which Avon expects to fulfill in this financial year.…
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Avon Protection Addresses Revised Market Focus with New Website
Avon Protection has re-positioned its strategic marketing focus with the launch of a new website. This underlines Avon’s move from its traditional global military market niche to also embrace the law enforcement, industrial and fire fighting markets with its range of mask and respiratory protection systems. Avon Protection's expanding global client base now includes military forces, civil and…
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