Stand Number: C21

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.

The FM53 has been designed with specialist applications in mind. It is Avon’s most technically advanced mask providing the highest levels of protection in conjunction with complete adaptable functionality. It features a new fully patented twin exhalation valve providing the capability to use the mask with all modes of RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment). The FM53 has the unique ability to function as a conventional negative pressure mask as well as with a range of SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and PAPRs (Powered Air Purifying Respirators). This is achieved without the need to remove or change any components, thus allowing continued uninterrupted operational use.

 The C50 is Avon’s latest General Service Mask developed in line with the latest NATO requirements, achieving both CE and NIOSH CBRN certification. The innovative design features optimise the user’s time in the operational area, whether it’s for battlefield CBRN protection, specialist law enforcement or counter terrorism operations. With the appropriate filter the C50 protects against a range of CBRN threats including chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals and materials, biological and radiological hazards and riot agents.

Matt Evans, Sales & Marketing Director at Avon Protection, explains: “Here at Avon, we design and manufacture the very latest in CBRN respiratory solutions. Each system we build has the operational customer in mind, and uses techniques and experience built up over 80 years. It is this knowledge base that enables us to not only meet, but exceed, both the war fighters’ and the emergency responders’ requirements in facing the asymmetric threat of the 21^st Century.”

For further information on these and other key respiratory equipment, please visit www.avon-protection.com.

 ENDS                                                                                                                                       October 2009

Media contact at Avon Protection: Andy Parker on (0)1225 896556 or andy.parker@avon-rubber.com

About Avon Protection:

Avon Protection, an Avon Rubber p.l.c. company, is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of CBRN respiratory protection equipment. Avon has been supplying respirators to the UK Ministry of Defence and other NATO allies for over 80 years and is the sole supplier of military respirators to the US armed forces, supplying the M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask. With new conflicts and threat scenarios creating additional daily risks for individuals in military, law enforcement, first responder and emergency service applications, Avon Protection maintains a market leading position by investing in continual research and development to meet changing operational requirements.