Firefighter-Focused Web Site Shows Latest NFPA Approved SCBA from Avon-ISI

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., April 8, 2008 – To help firefighters learn more about its latest products and technologies, Avon Rubber’s Avon-ISI has launched the firefighter-focused Avon Fire web site at www.avon-fire.com.

 The web site features the company’s technologically advanced Viking Z Seven SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus), which recently received the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 2007 certification and is available for purchase by fire departments across North America.

The new site serves as an information portal where firefighters can learn more about the unique features and benefits of the Viking Z Seven SCBA – which was designed based on firefighter requests, insight and recommendations – as well as other products, such as the ISI 3500 thermal imaging camera.

Information about the Viking Z Seven SCBA’s features – such as its innovative wireless communication technology, improved voice amplification system, advanced control console, no-distortion mask, longer battery life and heads-up display – is available via the Avon Fire web site.

Visitors can also review the various display, cylinder and facemask options to create a SCBA that meets their individual needs. The site also offers five video options, featuring information on the new SCBA’s unique features, customer testimonials, cost of ownership information and background on Avon-ISI stringent quality standards.

Product brochures are available for instant download and interested parties can sign up to receive the Avon-ISI e-newsletter via the site.

Avon-ISI is a leading designer and manufacturer of quality respiratory protection equipment (RPE) and thermal imaging systems. Avon-ISI’s technologically advanced, easy-to-use devices save critical time for firefighters, helping them accomplish their missions more quickly and safely.

 

Editor’s Notes:

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 £26 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.

For more information, visit www.avon-rubber.com.

For images of the Viking Z Seven SCBA or screen shots of the Avon Fire web site, please contact Adriana Ferrari at aferrari@bianchipr.com or 248-269-1122.