Avon Rubber PLC Acquisition (7667B)
October 09 2015 - 1:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 7667B
Avon Rubber PLC
09 October 2015
Strictly embargoed until 07:00 Friday 9(th) October 2015
AVON RUBBER p.l.c. ("Avon", the "Group" or the "Company")
Acquisition of the Argus thermal imaging camera business from
e2v technologies plc
Avon is pleased to report the acquisition of the trade and
assets of the "Argus" thermal imaging camera business of e2v
technologies (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of e2v technologies plc,
for GBP3.5million in cash. The acquisition was funded from existing
debt facilities.
Based in Chelmsford, UK, Argus is a leading designer and
manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras for the first responder and
fire markets. As part of a division of e2v technologies plc, Argus
does not produce stand alone audited accounts, however revenue in
their last financial year was approximately GBP5million.
Commenting, Andrew Lewis, Interim Chief Executive Officer,
said:
"Argus is a strategic addition to our fire and first responder
product range and we expect the acquisition to be modestly earnings
enhancing during the current financial year. The Argus team brings
a wealth of technical expertise in this area which will generate
longer term product development opportunities for the Protection
& Defence business."
For further enquiries, please contact:
Avon Rubber p.l.c.
Andrew Lewis, Interim Chief Executive Officer 01225 896830
Sarah Matthews-DeMers, Associate Group Finance Director 01225 896835
Weber Shandwick Financial
Nick Oborne 020 7067 0700
Note to editors: The Group has transformed itself over the past
five years into an innovative design and engineering group
specialising in two core markets, Protection & Defence and
Dairy. With a strong emphasis on research and development we
design, test and manufacture specialist products from a number of
sites in the US and UK, serving markets around the world. We
achieve this through nurturing the talent and aspirations of our
employees to realise their highest potential.
Avon Protection is the recognised global market leader in
advanced Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN)
respiratory protection systems technology for the world's military,
homeland security, first responder, fire and industrial markets.
With an unrivalled pedigree in mask design dating back to the
1920's, Avon Protection's advanced products are the first choice
for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) users worldwide and are
placed at the heart of many international defence and tactical PPE
deployment strategies. Our expanding global customer base now
includes military forces, civil and first line defence troops,
emergency service teams and industrial, marine, mineral and oil
extraction site personnel. All put their trust in Avon's advanced
respiratory solutions to shield them from every possible
threat.
Our world-leading Dairy business and its Milkrite brand have a
global market presence. With a long history of manufacturing liners
and tubing for the dairy industry, Milkrite has become the leading
innovator and designer for products and services right at the heart
of milking. Our goal is always to improve and maintain animal
health. Working with the leading scientists and health specialists
in the global dairy industry we continue to invest in technology to
further improve the milking process and animal welfare. Our
products provide exceptional results for both the animal and the
milker, making the milk extraction process run smoothly. As our
market share and milking experience continue to grow, so does our
global presence.
For further information please visit the Group's website
www.avon-rubber.com
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