ATHENS, Greece, October 7 /PRNewswire/ --

Avon Protection Systems is exhibiting at Defendory International 2008, 
Oct. 7 - 11 in Athens, Greece, at the Hellenikon Exhibition Center.

Following is a profile of the company:
    Company : Avon Protection Systems
    Booth/Stand Number : 676-679
    Web URL : www.avonprotection.com
    Media Relations Contact : Lindsay Jones, Spa PR
    Phone : +44-(0)-1242-245789
    Email : lindsay@spapublicrelations.com

    Avon Protection Systems, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., is showcasing its
    revolutionary ST53 multirole modular Respiratory Protective Equipment 
    (RPE) system at Defendory, from 7 - 11 October 2008.

    For the first time, the operational flexibility required by specialist
    users from their respiratory protection system is being offered in a 
    purpose designed product. Depending on the threat or operational 
    circumstances at the scene of an incident, ST53 can be configured to 
    provide the ideal protection mode. Seamless transition between APR 
    protection (negative pressure) and SCBA protection (positive pressure) 
    ensures operatives can maximize their time on scene, whilst ensuring that 
    the highest levels of protection are available when required.

    As well as the ST53, Avon Protection will also be exhibiting its
    ground-breaking FM53 respiratory solution. The FM53 mask features a 
    patented twin exhalation valve providing the capability to use the mask 
    with all recognized modes of RPE.

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



PR Newswire is the official breaking news service for the 15th
Specialized Exhibition of Conventional Systems for National Defence on
Land-Sea-Air. Defendory International 2008 will be held October 7 - 11 in
Athens, Greece, at the Hellenikon Exhibition Center. For more information
regarding Defendory International 2008 and a listing of all exhibitors, visit
http://www.defendory.gr/home.htm

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