June 12, 2008 - Featuring padded temple tips and non-slip nose bridge, ANSI Z87+ compliant A900 Series offers side coverage with wraparound, distortion-free polycarbonate lenses available in clear, TSR® gray, and silver mirror tints. It comes with Fog-ban® anti-fog coating or scratch-resistant hardcoat. A900 Series Reader Magnifiers offer 180° field of vision, high impact, hardcoat, and UV protection, and come in lens tints of clear or TSR gray with magnifier strengths of +1.5, +2.0, and +2.5.

Related categories: Optics and Photonics | Safety and Security Equipment

Press Release
Release date: May 23, 2008

New Sperian A900 Series Brings Sport-Inspired Style and Maximum Value to Safety Eyewear

Distinctive and Comfortable Line Includes Regular and Reader Magnifiers Models

SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- May 23, 2008 -- Sperian Protection, the world leader in safety eyewear, today announced the newest additions to its A Series line of products, the A900 Series and A900 Reader Magnifiers. Both offer contemporary styling inspired by the latest trends in sunglasses, in addition to comfortable fit, lightweight frames and affordable pricing.

This new addition to Sperian's popular A Series line will appeal to employees and safety managers alike with its combination of premier styling and exceptional safety features. The series allows companies to offer standardized eyewear with contemporary styling for both regular tasks and those requiring increased magnification such as reading, close-up inspections or fine detail work.

The A900 Series offers excellent side coverage, with wraparound, distortion-free polycarbonate lenses available in clear, TSR® gray and silver mirror tints. Its comfortable and secure design features padded temple tips and a non-slip nose bridge. Available with Fog-ban® anti-fog coating or a scratch-resistant hardcoat, the A900 Series provides impact protection that meets ANSI Z87+ standards.

The A900 Series Reader Magnifiers offer the same 180-degree field of vision, along with high impact, hardcoat and UV protection. Available in lens tints of clear or TSR gray, they come in magnifier strengths of +1.5, +2.0 and +2.5. The bonus FlexiCord included keeps Reader Magnifiers nearby for quick and convenient changes between regular and magnifier eyewear.

For complete product details and ordering information please visit www.sperianprotection.com or call Sperian Customer Care directly at 1-800-682-0839.

About Sperian Protection
With nearly 6,000 employees worldwide, Sperian Protection serves the global personal protective equipment (PPE) industry, providing hearing, eye, respiratory, fall, body and hand protection. As a world leader in multiple PPE categories, Sperian is committed to offering innovative products adapted to high-risk environments so that all workers in the manufacturing and services industries can work with confidence. For more information, please visit www.sperianprotection.com.

Sperian Protection is listed on Euronext's Eurolist and on the SBF120. It is eligible for the SRD deferred settlement system.

For additional Sperian product information, contact:
Sperian Customer Care
900 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, R.I. 02917
Tel: 800-682-0839
Fax: 800-322-1330
http://www.sperianprotection.com

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Name: Sperian Protection US Headquarters
Address: 900 Douglas Pike
City: Smithfield
State: RI
ZIP: 02917
Country: USA
Phone: 800-343-3411
http://www.sperianprotection.com

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