Army Awards Contract to Northern Michigan Manufacturer

The Department of the Army recently announced it has awarded a five-year, $15 million contract to Avon Protection Systems in Cadillac to make valves for the Joint Service General Purpose Mask that is worn by all branches of the military.

According to reporting on Military.com, the mask provides "24 hours of above-the-neck protection from [chemical and biological] agents." More information about the mask is available here.

Congressman John Moolenaar welcomed news of the contract:

"Even though they're a long ways away from the battlefield, hardworking men and women in Cadillac are making products that help our soldiers stay safe wherever they go. The people of Michigan have a storied history of making equipment for our troops and this announcement from the Army will continue that tradition for years to come."