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State of Illinois Awards $650K Respiratory Protection Contract to Avon Protection Systems, Inc. and Pro-Tech Sales, Inc.

Baltimore, MD — Avon Protection Systems, Inc. and its distributor partner, Pro-Tech Sales, Inc., have announced the award of a contract in the amount of approximately $650,000 from the State of Illinois to produce up to 1500 respiratory protection devices for use by state agencies over the course of one year. Under the terms of the contract, Pro-Tech and Avon Protection will provide C50 model gas masks and filtration accessories to Illinois law enforcement end-users.

Contract terms will allow Pro-Tech Sales to begin supplying Avon-produced C50 masks to the State of Illinois in the summer of 2009, with initial supply estimated at approximately 500 units. Purchasers and end-users can purchase masks against the contract for a period of one year from start of contract. The terms of the contract include an option to extend the contract by 12 months if all funds are not utilized in the first year.

“This award marks another significant step in the development of Avon’s leading market position and it demonstrates the superiority of the C50 product. More critically, it confirms our success in understanding the special requirements of our customers and product users.” says Ed Drellishak, President, Pro-Tech Sales, Inc. “Our next steps with Avon involve bringing awareness and additional customer support to Illinois purchasers to ensure they understand that they can purchase masks at the contract price.”

About the C50 mask:

The Avon C50 gas mask is a NIOSH-approved, full-face respiratory protection device that provides user protection against toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), toxic industrial materials (TIMs), and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) agents. The C50 mask design is based upon Avon’s US military product, the M50 JSGPM (Joint Service General Purpose Mask), which is currently being deployed to all four US armed forces.

For additional information about Avon Protection Systems, Inc., please call 1-888-AVON-440 or visit www.avon-protection.com. For more information about Pro-Tech Sales, Inc., please call 800-888-4002 or visit www.protechsales.com.

About Avon Protection Systems, Inc.:
Avon Protection Systems, Inc., a division of Avon Rubber p.l.c., is an industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of respiratory protection products for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN), toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), and toxic industrial materials (TIMs) applications. With new conflicts, threat scenarios and active environments creating additional daily risks for individuals in the military, law enforcement, corrections, and Special Response industries, Avon Protection maintains a market-leading position by investing in continual research and design innovations to the protect the elite end-user.

About Pro-Tech Sales, Inc.:
Pro-Tech Security Sales was formed in 1988 with the simple mission of providing the newest, highest-quality equipment to law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. Over the years, Pro-Tech has added more than 40 manufacturers to the list of partner companies.

Contact:
Lisa R. Grube, Marketing Manager
Avon Protection Systems, Inc.
(443) 643-5161, (410) 273-0124
http://www.avon-protection.com

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