New Advanced Respiratory Protection for Swedish FMV

Avon Protection will supply FM54 respirators, CS-PAPRs and ST54 SCBA units to the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV), plus spares and accessories By DA Staff / 01 Jun 2023

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Avon Protection’s strategic partner, Promoteq, has been awarded a seven-year framework contract from the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) for Avon Protection’s advanced respiratory protection. 

The framework contract, which is valued at SEK100M (ÂŁ8 million), will supply the Swedish Armed Forces’ specialist user groups with adaptable protection for operations in the most demanding environments. 

Avon Protection will supply FM54 respirators, CS-PAPRs and ST54 SCBA units, plus spares and accessories, with first deliveries expected to begin in 2023 and run through the end of the year.

The FM54 provides specialist operators maximum protection against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats, riot agents, Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs) and Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs), while maintaining user flexibility as mission profiles change. It functions in both negative and positive pressure modes (APR, SCBA, CCBA and PAPR) with an enhanced, robust lever located on the Variable Resistance Exhalation Unit (VREU), that allows the user to switch mode from positive to negative pressure without changing masks.

The CS-PAPR utilizes Avon Protection’s MP-PAPR module along with the patented combination hose module allowing the wearer to seamlessly switch between APR, PAPR and SCBA modes of protection. The single-sided air hose connection for all modes leaves one side of the face-piece clear so the wearer can easily sight a weapon. In addition, the low-profile shape of the CS-PAPR delivers best-in-class integration with SCBA systems, benefiting the wearer with reduced weight and size compared to traditional systems.

Optimized for use by the most demanding of tactical operators, the ST54 Tactical Operator SCBA is the base of a multi-mission respiratory protection system which provides operational flexibility to the operator and mission commanders in the field, coupled with exceptional comfort and durability.

“FMV is an important strategic customer for Avon Protection, and we are delighted they have, once again, chosen to demonstrate their ongoing trust in our life-saving products” said Steve Elwell, President, Avon Protection. “The ability to change levels of protection depending on the threat environment allows the user to increase the duration of use and complete their mission safely.”

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