ATHENS, Greece, October 7 /PRNewswire/ --

Avon Protection Systems is exhibiting at Defendory International 2008, Oct. 7 - 11 in Athens, Greece, at the Hellenikon Exhibition Center.

Following is a profile of the company: Company : Avon Protection Systems Booth/Stand Number : 676-679 Web URL : www.avonprotection.com Media Relations Contact : Lindsay Jones, Spa PR Phone : +44-(0)-1242-245789 Email : lindsay@spapublicrelations.com Avon Protection Systems, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., is showcasing its revolutionary ST53 multirole modular Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) system at Defendory, from 7 - 11 October 2008. For the first time, the operational flexibility required by specialist users from their respiratory protection system is being offered in a purpose designed product. Depending on the threat or operational circumstances at the scene of an incident, ST53 can be configured to provide the ideal protection mode. Seamless transition between APR protection (negative pressure) and SCBA protection (positive pressure) ensures operatives can maximize their time on scene, whilst ensuring that the highest levels of protection are available when required. As well as the ST53, Avon Protection will also be exhibiting its ground-breaking FM53 respiratory solution. The FM53 mask features a patented twin exhalation valve providing the capability to use the mask with all recognized modes of RPE. For further information on these and other key respiratory equipment, please visit www.avon-protection.com

PR Newswire is the official breaking news service for the 15th Specialized Exhibition of Conventional Systems for National Defence on Land-Sea-Air. Defendory International 2008 will be held October 7 - 11 in Athens, Greece, at the Hellenikon Exhibition Center. For more information regarding Defendory International 2008 and a listing of all exhibitors, visit http://www.defendory.gr/home.htm

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Lindsay Jones, Spa PR for Avon Protection Systems, +44-(0)-1242-245789, lindsay@spapublicrelations.com