Avon Protection Regulatory News (AVON)

3 November 2017

Avon Rubber p.l.c. ("Avon" or the "Group")

Preferred bidder nomination for UK MoD General Service Respirator

Avon Rubber p.l.c. is pleased to announce that the UK Ministry of Defence ("MoD") has nominated Avon Protection as the preferred bidder for the resupply and in-service support of its General Service Respirator. The award of the contract is subject to MoD approvals, which are anticipated in early 2018.

For further enquiries, please contact:

LEI: 213800JM1AN62REBWA71

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Note to editors: Avon Rubber p.l.c. is an innovative design and engineering group, specialising in two core markets, Protection and Dairy. Avon Protection is the recognised global leader in advanced Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) respiratory protection systems for the world's military, homeland security, first responder and fire markets. Through its milkrite | InterPuls brand Avon's market leading Dairy business provides complete milking point solutions to customers across the world.

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