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European NATO Respiratory System Upgrade Order

Avon Technologies plc announced that its Avon Protection division has secured a new $12 million order from an existing European customer for its CBRN respiratory protective equipment system, including the FM53 respirator, CS-PAPR, and ST53 SCBA. This significant order, which further supports expectations for FY2027, highlights the ongoing demand for next-generation respiratory protection upgrades within the European NATO customer base, driven by an increased CBRN threat environment and fleet modernization efforts. Disclaimer*

Avon Technologies PlcAugust 5, 20265
European NATO Respiratory System Upgrade Order

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For Immediate Release 5 August 2026           AVON TECHNOLOGIES PLC EUROPEAN NATO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM UPGRADE ORDER   Avon Technologies plc is pleased to announce that Avon Protection, its respiratory and integrated CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) protection business unit, has received a new order for its CBRN respiratory protective equipment system from an existing European customer. The order is worth approximately $12 million.   The new system includes Avon's FM53 Air Purifying Respirator (FM53), Combination System Powered Air Purifying Respirator (CS-PAPR), and ST53 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).   The FM53 is a full-face respirator designed to give operators the ability to quickly switch between protection modes in the field, combined with the CS-PAPR and ST53, it allows the user to respond immediately to evolving threat conditions while maintaining continuous respiratory protection during longer or more demanding operations.   This order further underpins expectations for FY2027.   Jos Sclater, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "This order highlights the significant enhanced respiratory protection upgrade opportunity as customers transition from legacy respirators to our next-generation platforms, delivering lower burden, improved combat effectiveness and enhanced integration across CBRN systems.   Demand across our European NATO customer base remains strong, underpinned by a continued increased CBRN threat environment, ongoing mask fleet modernisation and a growing focus on fully integrated CBRN capability."     For further enquiries, please contact: Avon Technologies plc Jos Sclater, Chief Executive Officer                                                                               Rich Cashin, Chief Financial Officer                                               [email protected] Gabriella Colley, Corporate Affairs Director                                                                               +44 7891 206 239 Sodali & Co Pete Lambie                                                                                                                         [email protected] Tilly Abraham                                                                                                                           +44 7855 432 699   About Avon Technologies plc: Avon Technologies is a Military and Law Enforcement protective equipment specialist. Our products are trusted to protect over 4 million service personnel and first responders in over 70 markets around the world.     Driven by a culture of continuous improvement, we empower every individual in our organisation to identify opportunities and implement meaningful change. This commitment fuels our innovation and ensures we're constantly advancing our mission: to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us.    Our business is structured around two Strategic Business Units:  ·      Avon Protection - a leading provider of advanced respiratory and integrated protective systems.  ·      Team Wendy - a specialist in high-performance ballistic and impact protection helmet systems.  For further information, please visit our website www.avon-technologiesplc.com   Legal Entity Identifier: 213800JM1AN62REBWA71 

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