U.S. Defense Logistics Agency helmet order

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Avon Protection PLC
09 February 2023
 

9 February 2023

Avon Protection plc

("Avon Protection" or "the Group")

U.S. Defense Logistics Agency helmet order

Avon Protection is pleased to confirm that the Group has received its second delivery order worth $6.7 million from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency under the second-generation Advanced Combat Helmet contract SPE1C1-22-D-1516, which was previously awarded in February 2022.

Rigorous testing is still ongoing ahead of manufacturing ramp-up plans with initial deliveries commencing in FY24, positioning Avon Protection as the leading helmet supplier to the U.S. DOD.

Jos Sclater, Chief Executive Officer at Avon Protection, commented:

"We're delighted to continue protecting U.S. military personnel with our advanced head protection solutions and look forward to continuing our long-standing partnership with this important customer."

 

For further enquiries, please contact:

 

Avon Protection plc


Jos Sclater, Chief Executive Officer

+44 1225 896 848

Rich Cashin, Chief Financial Officer


Rory Wiltshire, Investor Relations Manager




MHP


Tim Rowntree

+44 7710 032 657

Alan Tovey

avonprotection@mhpgroup.com

Pete Lambie


 

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About Avon Protection:

Avon Protection make products that are trusted to protect the world's militaries and first responders.

Our dedicated teams achieve this by developing mission-critical solutions that enhance our customers' performance, efficiency and capability, whilst providing ever-increasing levels of protection.

With a portfolio that includes respiratory and head protection systems, we are renowned for our innovative thinking and our steadfast approach to manufacturing unrivalled products.

For further information, please visit our website   www.avon-protection-plc.com

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