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
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
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