Sustainability news

Avon Protection has received the 2026 CWMD Innovation Prototype Award for its Hood/Mask Interface (HMI) prototype developed as part of its work on the U.S. Department of War’s Advanced System for Protection and Integrated Reduction of Encumbrances (ASPIRE) program.

The FIERCE Awards celebrate individuals who consistently demonstrate our FIERCE behaviours or who have made significant contributions to continuous improvement across the organisation.

Team Wendy has successfully completed a three‑day on‑site ISO 9001 recertification audit and has been recommended for recertification, enabling the business to retain its ISO 9001 certification for the next three years.

We’re proud to recognise 135 colleagues who have achieved Continuous Improvement certifications over the past year, reinforcing our commitment to operational excellence and a culture of continuous improvement.

In November, our second cohort of participants travelled to Japan to take part in a weeklong programme focused on hands-on learning of continuous improvement (CI) tools and practices.

Community involvement is a core value we’re proud to support through our FIERCE Committee and charitable giving program. Throughout 2025, the Cadillac committee has proudly sponsored several local events and initiatives - driven by employee suggestions and supported by our amazing volunteers.