Avon Protection Regulatory News (AVON)

Strictly embargoed until 07:00 21 November 2012

AVON RUBBER p.l.c. ("Avon", the "Group" or the "Company")

Appointment of new Non-Executive Director

Avon Rubber p.l.c. ('the Company') is pleased to announce that Richard Wood has been appointed as a non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 December 2012.

Richard is the former Chief Executive and Director of Genus PLC, having stepped down with effect from 30 September 2011.

No further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to LR 9.6.13 R.

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NOTES TO EDITORS: Avon is focused on two specialist areas - Protection & Defence and Dairy

With over 120 years' experience, Avon Rubber p.l.c. is an innovative design and engineering group specialising in two core markets, Protection & Defence and Dairy. With a strong emphasis on research and development, we design, test and manufacture specialist products from a number of sites in the US and the UK, serving markets around the world.

Avon Protection is the recognised global market leader in advanced Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) respiratory protection system technology. Our unrivalled 80 year pedigree in military mask design and manufacture has placed Avon Protection's products at the heart of many international defence and tactical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) deployment strategies. Our expanding global customer base now includes military forces, civil and first line defence troops, emergency service teams and industrial, marine, mineral and oil extraction site personnel. All put their trust in Avon's advanced respiratory solutions.

Our world leading Dairy business and its Milkrite brand have a global market presence. Our unique designs and innovative technology are described by one particular customer as "the biggest advance in the milking process in a generation". Working with the leading scientists and health specialists in the industry, we continue to invest in technology to further improve the milking process and animal welfare. As our market share and milking experience continues to grow so does our global presence.

For further information please visit the Group's website www.avon-rubber.com