Leon Klapwijk

Vice President of Sales for EMEA /Asia Pacific, Avon Protection Systems

Leon Klapwijk serves as the Vice President of Sales for EMEA /Asia Pacific at Avon Protection. Prior to joining Avon, he served as Operations Director Europe for Z-Safety Services NV. His skill set includes new business development, operations management, international sales, business strategy, etc.

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Avon Rubber Acquires Argus Thermal Imaging Camera Business From E2v Technologies

Addition of argus, the thermal imaging camera business of e2v, will further broaden Avon’s products offerings to its customers Avon Rubber has acquired the thermal imaging camera business argus, a subsidiary of e2v technologies plc. Argus, based in Chelmsford, UK, is a leading designer and manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras for first responder and fire markets. Commenting, Andrew Lewis, Interim Chief Executive Officer, said “The addition of argus to the Group further broadens the range of products we are able to offer our customers in the key fire and first responder markets. The argus team brings a wealth of technical expertise in this area which will also generate longer term product development opportunities for the Protection & Defense business.” Leon Klapwijk, Vice President of Sales for EMEA /Asia Pacific, Avon Protection, explains “This acquisition provides us with state-of-the-art products that really fit with our current product range. With high profile clients in the UK, the USA and Asia Pacific and established distribution channels, this is a key acquisition for Avon.”