Monday, August 8, 2011

Goldbug100 - Avon Rubber (LSE: AVON.L) US Department of Defense contract award approximately $38 million

8 August 2011
AVON.L 8:21AM 249.50 Up 7.50 - up 3.10%


Avon is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a 3 year IDIQ (indefinite delivery indefinite quantity) contract from the US Department of Defense for the continued supply of M61 filters for use with Avon's M50 respirator.
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The maximum contract value is approximately $38 million with an initial order value of $11 million which we expect to fulfill in this financial year.
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Commenting on the news, Peter Slabbert, Chief Executive said: "As we anticipated when investing in additional production capacity in 2010, we are seeing growing demand for the consumable filters as increasing numbers of mask systems are supplied and issued to the troops in the field. As the sole source supplier of this unique conformal filter, we believe this growth will continue. "

The company will release its next Interim Management Statement on 18 August.


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For further enquiries, please contact:

Avon Rubber p.l.c.


Peter Slabbert, Chief Executive
01225 896 870
Andrew Lewis, Group Finance Director
01225 896 830
Fiona Stewart, Corporate Communications Executive
01225 896 871

Weber Shandwick


Nick Oborne / Stephanie Badjonat
020 7067 0700


NOTES TO EDITORS: Avon Rubber p.l.c. is a world leader in the design, test and manufacture of advanced Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) respiratory protection solutions to the worlds military, law enforcement, first responder, emergency services, fire and industrial markets. Avon has a unique capability in CBRN protection based on a range of advanced CBRN technologies in respirator design, filtration and compressed air breathing apparatus. This enables Avon to develop specialised solutions that take full account of user requirements. Avon also owns a world leading dairy business manufacturing liners and tubing for the automated milking process. 

For further information please visit the Group's website www.avon-rubber.com

Weekly LoveCast® "Mars, radical Uranus and transformational Pluto will ignite conflicts,.."

Courtesy - http://blog.californiapsychics.com/

By Cortney Litwin

Your Love Horoscope August 8th to August 14th

Although the week starts out on the right track for romance, a midweek crossfire involving combative Mars, radical Uranus and transformational Pluto will ignite conflicts which can linger through the rest of the month. Those of you with placements in early Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn may need some quiet time to decompress if you start to feel unhinged.
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So will the weekend be any brighter? Well, the Full Moon in Aquarius energizes friendly gatherings while intensifying emotional situations, so it can go either way. Best days for socializing: Monday (maybe), Friday and Sunday.
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Aries Love Horoscope

If you’re feeling more confrontational than usual, it’s undoubtedly the effects of your afflicted Mars ruler and Uranus in your sign. Not overreacting to emotional situations will be your challenge. During the Full Moon this weekend, getting involved in a cause and/or group project will help focus your antsy energy—and maybe spark a romantic encounter.
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Taurus Love Horoscope

A playful rendezvous at your abode will fire up passion on Monday. Communications can get argumentative thereafter, so try to avoid prickly subjects with the people close to you. Be mindful while driving too. Socializing soars during the Full Moon this weekend, when an unconventional discussion, activity or project can bring romance.
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Gemini Love Horoscope

A twosome tryst can bring delight on Monday. Love may be found through an online source or via an introduction. Just watch out for a clash over money or values later in the week. The Full Moon this weekend can bring a potential lover from afar, or you may meet someone enticing during a spiritual activity.
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Cancer Love Horoscope

Afflictions to Mars in Cancer can make you exceedingly prickly if someone gets on your nerves, which in turn will drain your emotional energy. Try not to overbook your activities so you can have some time to recharge. Sharing your engaging humor and observations draws admirers during this weekend’s quirky Full Moon.
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Leo Love Horoscope

A troubling issue may erupt suddenly if someone triggers an emotional button, which is a good thing if you’re ready to resolve it, but can disrupt your love life. Introspection and analysis will help you work through it. If you’re on speaking terms with your sweetie by the weekend, a shared activity will bring delight under the Full Moon.
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Virgo Love Horoscope

Entertaining a friend or lover at your home will bring joy on Monday, but socializing through much of the week can be chaotic due to a problem with a friend or a control issue with your sweetie. Fortunately, this weekend’s Full Moon will inspire a helpful gesture that gets love back on track (or brings in someone new!).
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Libra Love Horoscope

The influence of others can set you off course this week (and beyond), so it’s important to know what you want and how to get there, both in your personal life and career. In other words, be true to yourself. Socializing skyrockets during this weekend’s Full Moon, when love can be found through a friend or group activity.
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Scorpio Love Horoscope

The contretemps involving your Pluto ruler can prompt a transformation of your personal or professional life sometime this month. It may also force you to resolve a troubling issue (control? jealousy? self-sabotage?) that hinders your growth—love life included. This weekend’s Full Moon energizes your entertaining skills for hosting a party or tryst for two!
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Sagittarius Love Horoscope

Your charisma is irresistible on Monday, a good time for a rendezvous with your sweetie or to discover someone new. Intimacy can get complicated later in the week, when an issue about vulnerability, freedom or sexual compatibility may be a problem. Flirting and other communications bring/enhance romance during the Full Moon this weekend!
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Capricorn Love Horoscope

Reviewing your past relationships can bring a valuable insight on Monday. Afflictions to Pluto in your sign can prompt a desire for a personal makeover sometime this month. A change of attitude about yourself will free you of self-imposed limitations that hinder love. This weekend’s Full Moon inspires a friendly or unusual approach that revs up romance.

Aquarius Love Horoscope

A date with your sweetie can bring joy on Monday. Your beleaguered Uranus ruler may prompt an extreme reaction from you later in the week (or beyond). Freedom, willfulness or rebelliousness may be the issue. This weekend’s Full Moon in your sign makes you the center of attention, but may cause a me-versus-we conflict unless you can compromise.
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Pisces Love Horoscope

Afflicted Mars in your romance sector may cause a blow-up because of a clash of wills. Or you may need to stand up for yourself after attracting someone pushy. Either way, compromise and cooperation will be in short supply. A revelation about the past, inspired by this weekend’s Full Moon, can improve your love life (and other areas).
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In actual fact it took 4 weeks to get from Southampton England to Kure Japan

Nearing Kure we hit a typhoon and half of the Empire Orwell was out of the water at any one time
Luckily I had found me sea feet, having been very sea sick in the Bay of Biscay, and could handle the troopship´s sailing in the typhoon

HM Troopship Empire Orwell was built in 1936 and launched as the "Pretoria". During World War 2 she operated as a hospital ship and was used for the evacuation of the Eastern territories in early 1945. Taken as a war prize in Copenhagen in May 1945 she served as the Empire Doon under Orient Line management. In 1950 she had a major refit when she was renamed the Empire Orwell and was used as a troopship to and from Korea and Malaya. She was later sold to the Blue Funnel line. Renamed yet again she became the Gunung Diati and sailed between Indonesia and Djedda as a pilgrim carrier. Sold to the Indonesian Navy she became the Tanjung Pandan troopship before finally being scrapped in 1987 in Taiwan. 

God bless all that sailed on the good ship Empire Orwell
http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Ships/HMTroopshipEmpireOrwell.html