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Viking Z Seven Approval
Viking Z Seven Approval.
About this update from Avon Technologies Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n Avon Rubber PLC\n17 October 2007\n\n\n 17 October 2007\n\n Avon Rubber p.l.c.\n\n VIKING Z SEVEN GRANTED NFPA AND NIOSH APPROVAL\n\n\nAvon Rubber p.l.c. ('Avon') is pleased to announce that, following an extensive\ndevelopment and approval programme related to their new Self Contained Breathing\nApparatus (SCBA) system, the Viking Z Seven, Avon ISI has received approval\ncertification following the successful completion of all associated testing. The\nViking Z Seven is Avon's latest advance in SCBAs which began setting the\nindustry standard for innovation when first introduced in 1999.\n\nThe testing, carried out at independent facilities, has resulted in the product\nreceiving the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)\ncertification and full approval to the new National Fire Protection Association\n(NFPA) 2007 standards, these being requirements in order to sell SCBA systems\nwithin the United States.\n\nAvon ISI, based in Lawrenceville GA, is part of Avon's Protection business,\nspecialising in the development, production and sales of a range of SCBA for\nfire, rescue, law enforcement and military applications.\n\nCommenting on the approval, Terry Stead, Chief Executive, said: 'This is the\nculmination of many months work by our dedicated engineering team at Avon ISI.\nThe result is a world-leading SCBA system that we can confidently and proudly\nsell into existing and new markets around the world.'\n\n - Ends -\n\nFor further enquiries, please contact:\nAvon Rubber p.l.c. 01225 896871\n(Local/Trade Press)\nFiona Stewart\n\nWeber Shandwick Financial\nRichard Hews / Rachel Martin / Hannah Marwood 020 7067 0700\n\n\n\nNOTES TO EDITORS: Avon Rubber p.l.c. is an international polymer engineering\ngroup adding value through material, manufacturing and industry sector\nexpertise. The Group is currently capitalised at approximately £50 million. Avon\nsupplies a range of advanced CBRN respiratory protection solutions through Avon\nProtection Systems Inc. to the world's military and police forces, as well as\nfirst responders and emergency services. Avon Rubber p.l.c. owns Avon-ISI, which\ndesigns, develops and manufactures a range of SCBA equipment for fire, rescue\nand law enforcement, as well as military applications. Avon Rubber p.l.c. also\nowns Avon Engineered Fabrications manufacturing products inclu...