CADILLAC, Mich. (Jan. 8, 2008) — Avon Rubber P.L.C.'s protection business has been awarded a $1.1 million research and development contract with the U.S. Government for the world's most compact escape hood.
Avon said the hood, which will provide protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents, is based on enhanced technology from its Protection´s EH20 Emergency hood and will meet U.S. Government requirements.