• Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
• Friday March 6 2026

Avon Protection wins Middle East order as tensions rise

Melksham-based manufacturer Avon Protection has secured a £10 million order for its specialist filters which protect against chemical and biological warfare agents from a Middle Eastern customer, the company told the markets this morning (Friday).

Its MILCF50 filters are designed for use with Avon Protection respirators, which are already deployed by the customer. They provide protection against chemical and biological warfare agents in aerosol, liquid, vapour and particulate form and have a unique conformal shape that provides a low-profile, close fit to the face.

CEO Jos Sclater said: “Avon Protection’s CBRN MILCF50 filters provide extremely robust and reliable protection for personnel operating in a wide range of CBRN threat environments.

“We continue to see strong global demand for our CBRN protection products, and this order further reinforces our confidence in our ability to deliver on our commitments throughout FY2026.”

Avon Technologies supplies protective equipment to military and law enforcement organisations around the world.