3M dump FRR

"We can confirm that the FRR respirator has been discontinued. This decision forms part of our overall Personal Protective Equipment strategy to focus investment on our core respiratory portfolio and our Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. 3M Scott Fire and Safety will continue to provide service support to existing customers.  We also continue to accept orders for products pursuant to the terms of existing contracts and to supply products pursuant to confirmed orders."

Avon and Airboss must be rubbing their hands and at this sudden and unexplained departure from the market of a strong competitor. 3M are as close to 'fast moving consumer goods' as you can get in CBRN, and clearly the complexity of the military respirator market, with long lead times and picky customers did not meet their business model. It's a sad day for British innovation, the team behind the mask and also the customers that felt they had bought into a vibrant respiratory protection company.