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…
Read More8 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.…
Read MoreAvon 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…
Read More18 July 2011: Avon Protection is supporting the commercial success of its new generation 50 series of CBRN masks and SCBA systems with a series of global customer training contracts. To date Avon has completed FM53 training programmes for select military and security units for the Danish military, the Sultanate of Brunei, Thailand and in Singapore. Further programmes are planned for Avon…
Read More24 July 2011: 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. Core to the new Avon Protection hydration system…
Read MoreA revolutionary addition to Avon Protection’s 50 series of CBRN masks is an optional range of add - on panoramic tinted visors. These combine impact and scratch resistance with UV light and flash flare protection. The Avon Protection high impact visor range offers a choice of one clear and three distinctly tinted application styles; each is specifically designed to suit most of the tough…
Read MoreAvon Protection, a part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., has held its first training programme with Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) personnel. The training, held over a two week period at three locations in Jeddah, Damman and Riyadh, was with their mask of choice, Avon’s next generation C50 mask. The training sessions were designed to provide each individual with the knowledge and expertise to be able…
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