ALEXANDRIA, VA - Remploy Frontline Ltd., the international leader in the design, development and manufacturing of CBRN protection suits, life jackets and performance textiles, announced today its CBRN "Frontliner" brand ensemble was awarded NFPA 2 Certification from the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI), effective April 03, 2008. The ensemble was successfully tested and certified in accordance with the requirements of the NFPA Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN Terrorism Incidents (1994-2007). "We are pleased that this certification was achieved, further confirming our commitment to always manufacture to the highest international standards. Our products protect lives, and the Safety Equipment Institute recognizes and supports our mission to produce high-quality materials that work against CBRN threats," said John Armstrong, Global Business Manager, Americas Region at Remploy Frontline. Remploy Frontline CBRN suits provide comprehensive protection, comfort and operational flexibility in a choice of specifications and styles. The "Frontliner" CBRN ensemble includes a non-encapsulating 3-layer hooded coverall consisting of the inner Cooler layer, Britannia intermediate layer and the Peeler outer layer. Five sizes are available, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and XX-Large. The 3-layer coverall is certified as an ensemble consisting of the following general components:
- Glove System: Saint Gobain ONEGlobe™ 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 for purchase directly from Remploy Frontline Ltd. at http://www.remployfrontline.com. About Remploy Frontline Ltd. Remploy Frontline is an international leader in the design, development and manufacture of CBRN protection suits, life jackets and performance textiles. With a strong corporate focus on technology, Remploy Frontline combines a dedicated team of product development, customer service, manufacturing and management personnel to deliver solutions to customers around 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. Since then Remploy has developed a highly successful factory network throughout the United Kingdom, operating across a diverse range of businesses including automotive, e-cycling, furniture, healthcare, household & toiletries, office services, packaging, printing, electronics and textiles. Continuing their founding philosophy, last year Remploy helped over 5,000 disabled people into sustainable employment. For more information, contact: Geoff Livingston Livingston Communications Phone: (703) 647-7513