But now the war in Iraq is under way, the demand for Avon's gas masks from UK troops and British police forces has given the company a significant lift, with its shares trading at around 158p ...

Avon Protection specialises in gas masks and other protective equipment for military, fire fighters, and police.

Avon Protection shares rose on Thursday after the group revealed it won a tender from the Ministry of Defense to supply gas masks to the British Army. The contract is valued at up to £ ...

The company, which specialises in body armour and gas masks, said the knock-on effects from COVID-19 had forced it to cut revenue guidance for the year to between $245m (£177m) and $260m. The company ...

Avon Protection has won a £38m tender from the Ministry of Defence to supply gas masks for the British Army amid accusations of chemical weapons use by Russia in Ukraine. The four-year contract has ...

The company, which specialises in body armour and gas masks, said the knock-on effects from COVID-19 had forced it to cut revenue guidance for the year to between $245m (£177m) and $260m. The company ...

THE very real threat of terrorism is driving more orders for gas masks from emergency services and the military at Avon Rubber [LON:AVON], and that makes the shares well worth holding on to.

Avon Protection has won a £38m tender from the MoD to supply gas masks for the UK army, amid allegations of chemical weapons use by Russia in Ukraine. Avon Protection has won a £38m tender from ...

Once famed as a tyre maker, Avon is now largely known for supplying automotive components. It was, however, its technical products division - and its involvement in gas masks - which attracted me.

More than 65,000 gas masks made in Wiltshire are to be sent out to troops in Ukraine to help them defend their country. Avon Protection, in Melksham, has received two Nato orders to supply ...