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News Release from: Design Reality | Subject: Respirator air filters & seals
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 12 November 2004
Respirator's unparalleled UK troop
protection
UK troops are to benefit from what is claimed to be the most advanced and effective respirator in the world to protect them from chemical and biological warfare agents.
UK troops are to benefit from what is claimed to be the most advanced and effective respirator in the world, the General Service Respirator (GSR), to protect them from chemical and biological warfare agents Scott Health and Safety have been awarded the £40m contract for the development and manufacture of the GSR
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 3 Aug 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Design Reality Limited, a design consultancy from North Wales, has been working with Scott Health and Safety on the 14-month assessment phase as the consulting design team throughout its involvement with the GSR project.
The respirator uses new technologies in the air filter and seal system developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) under an MOD sponsored research programme that also involved Design Reality.
Rob Sutton, Projects Leader for Scott Health and Safety, said: "Design Reality have been creative, enthusiastic and dedicated throughout our project, seamlessly working with our team and proving to be a great investment." After the contract had been signed, Lord Bach, Minister for Defence Procurement said: "This new respirator is no mere gas mask.
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It will give our troops an unparalleled level of protection from all manner of threats - from biological and chemical weaponry to industrial chemicals and other hazardous airborne materials.
This project is a good example of an innovative UK scientific and industrial base working with agencies of the MOD to develop world-beating equipment.the new GSR will be an improvement in every respect on anything else available in the world." Design Reality director Troy Baker said: "We are proud to make a difference, by using our design skills to work on a project that truly benefits the lives of others.
We are honoured to be helping to protect British forces around the world." Nigel Cooper, Barclays local business manager at Rhyl said: "Barclays is delighted to hear of Design Reality's success in acquiring this very lucrative contract.
The company is a great example of using previously acquired skills to develop a fast growth, cutting edge, and innovative business.
By really understanding the business and issues they have faced, Barclays has been able to support Design Reality financially and professionally throughout its incubation and rapid growth periods, resulting in a highly skilled business with a very bright future." Design Reality will be working with Scott Health and Safety for the foreseeable future on the development and manufacturing phase of the GSR project.
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