Essex Announces Partnership with Tulmar Safety Systems

pbe-trainer_003Essex Industries is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership agreement with Tulmar Safety Systems to supply PBE training hoods for its customers.

The Essex PBE (Protective Breathing Equipment) provides crewmembers with ocular, head and respiratory protection during emergency conditions in an aircraft cabin.  Recognized for their safe design, Essex PBE units are installed in the majority of U.S. airlines and a number of carriers throughout the world.

Training hoods allow airline personnel to practice donning the hood prior to a smoke emergency.  Tulmar manufactures realistic training hoods that feel and operate like the actual PBE.  Tulmar training hoods are durable and washable to withstand multiple sessions and users.   Tulmar offers a repair service as well as replacement neckpieces.

Located in Ontario, Canada, Tulmar Safety Systems Inc. is a fully integrated manufacturer of engineered protective textiles and survivability solutions for the aerospace and defence market worldwide.  The company’s diverse products range from seat assemblies for military vehicles to specialized training equipment sold to the world’s airlines for training of their cabin crews.

Essex Industries is a leading supplier to the aerospace and defense market, providing platform controls, aircraft components, emergency breathing equipment and liquid oxygen life support systems.