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RNS Number : 6408S  Avon Technologies Plc  09 January 2025

09 January 2025

 

 

AVON TECHNOLOGIES PLC

 

THALES UK CONTRACT RENEWAL

Avon Technologies plc is pleased to confirm that Avon Protection has signed a
multi-million-pound renewal contract with Thales UK in support of a critical
UK defence programme.

Avon has supplied this capability to Thales for over 10 years.  Under this
new multi-year contract renewal valued at up to £10 million Avon Protection
will continue to supply vital capability for the defence of the UK over the
next 6 years.

 

Steve Elwell, President of Avon Protection, commented:

"This award is strategically important for Avon Protection. It demonstrates
our contribution to the overall health and resilience of the UK defence
industrial base. We look forward to continuing to provide the UK with a
world-leading sovereign capability from our facility in Melksham, whilst
continuing to work on new and innovative technologies that defend our nation."

 

Jos Sclater, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"This contract renewal recognises the important role that Avon Protection
together with other primes and SMEs provide in delivering vital capability to
defend our nation. We are proud of the contribution that we make to the
national security of the UK, and we remain committed to providing a strategic
capability to design, develop, manufacture, and supply critical solutions to
the Armed Forces."

 

For further enquiries, please contact:

Avon Technologies plc

Jos Sclater, Chief Executive
Officer
+44 1225 896 848

Rich Cashin, Chief Financial
Officer

Gabriella Colley, Corporate Affairs Director
                   +44 7891 206 239

Sodali & Co

Pete Lambie
 
avontechnologies@sodali.com (mailto:avontechnologies@sodali.com)

James White
                                                +44
7855 432 699

 

About Avon Technologies plc:

Avon Technologies plc makes products that are trusted to protect the world's
militaries and first responders.

Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us,
giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them
get home safe.

The Group trades through two Strategic Business Units; Avon Protection; our
respiratory and integrated protection systems business and Team Wendy, our
helmet systems business. We are renowned for our innovative thinking and our
steadfast approach to manufacturing unrivalled products.

For further information, please visit our website www.avon-technologiesplc.com
(http://www.avon-technologiesplc.com)

 

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