VIKING RINGS THE BELL ON MAJOR MILITARY AGREEMENT

Five years in the making, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has received the final approval from the US Naval Air Force for its PS4049 Quick Donning Suit. Designed specifically for use by US military flight crews, the innovative suits will be employed on the P-3, C-130, E-6 Aircraft and new P-8 manufactured by Boeing. VIKING vice president of the Americas Al Osle made the announcement.

"We've been working closely with NAVAIR to deliver a suit that greatly improves the safety of naval airmen," said Osle. "This effort, along with our new facility in Norfolk, Virginia, demonstrates our continued commitment to the commercial marine and military sectors."

The advanced PS4049 Quick Donning Suit will replace the current suits through attrition. This agreement represents a potential of up to 4,500 suits over the next 2-3 years for Viking.

A leader in maritime safety and fire-fighting equipment, VIKING supplies the passenger, cargo, offshore, defense, fishing, yachting and fire industries. Products include chute and slide-based marine and offshore evacuation and embarkation systems, liferafts, lifejackets, immersion suits, fire suits, work suits, pilot suits, transportation suits, man overboard (MOB) boats, davits and other life-saving appliances. They're certified to the latest requirements of IMO, SOLAS, EU and the USCG.

For further information about above, please contact VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, 1400 NW 159th St., #101, Miami, FL 33169. 305-614-5800. usasales@viking-life.com.