ALEXANDRIA, VA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/10/08 -- Remploy Frontline Ltd., the internationalleader in the design, development and manufacturing of CBRN protectionsuits, life jackets and performance textiles, announced today its CBRN"Frontliner" brand ensemble was awarded NFPA Class 2 Certification from theSafety Equipment Institute (SEI), effective April 03, 2008. The ensemblewas successfully tested and certified in accordance with the requirementsof the NFPA Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRNTerrorism Incidents (1994-2007)."We are pleased that this certification was achieved, further confirmingour commitment to always manufacture to the highest internationalstandards. Our products protect lives, and the Safety Equipment Instituterecognizes and supports our mission to produce high-quality materials thatwork against CBRN threats," said John Armstrong, Global Business Manager,Americas Region at Remploy Frontline.
Remploy Frontline CBRN suits provide comprehensive protection, comfort andoperational flexibility in a choice of specifications and styles. The"Frontliner" CBRN ensemble includes a non-encapsulating 3-layer hoodedcoverall consisting of the inner Cooler layer, Britannia intermediate layerand the Peeler outer layer. Five sizes are available, Small, Medium, Large,X-Large and XX-Large. The 3-layer coverall is certified as an ensembleconsisting of the following general components:
-- Glove System: Saint Gobain ONEGlobe(TM) Hazmat Glove-- Breathing System: Avon Polymer Products Ltd. CBRN FM12, Full Facepiece APR CBRN Cap1 NIOSH #TC-14G-0275-- Boot: Onguard Hazmax® #87012
The SEI certified "Frontliner" brand ensemble components are available forpurchase directly from Remploy Frontline Ltd. athttp://www.remployfrontline.com.
About Remploy Frontline Ltd.
Remploy Frontline is an international leader in the design, development andmanufacture of CBRN protection suits, life jackets and performancetextiles. With a strong corporate focus on technology, Remploy Frontlinecombines a dedicated team of product development, customer service,manufacturing and management personnel to deliver solutions to customersaround the world.
The Remploy Group was set up under the 1944 Disabled Persons (Employment)Act by Ernest Bevin, then Minister of Labour in the United Kingdom. Sincethen Remploy has developed a highly successful factory network throughoutthe United Kingdom, operating across a diverse range of businessesincluding automotive, e-cycling, furniture, healthcare, household &toiletries, office services, packaging, printing, electronics and textiles.Continuing their founding philosophy, last year Remploy helped over 5,000disabled people into sustainable employment.
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