HONEYWELL LAUNCHES GUNMETAL: SAFETY EYE PROTECTION WITH STYLE.

STYLISH ALTERNATIVE FOR WORKERS WHO ARE IMAGE FOCUSED AND REFUSE TRADITIONAL EYEWEAR

2011-06-19

PARIS, France, June 2011 – Honeywell (formerly Sperian), the leading reference in personal protective equipment (PPE), is launches GUNMETAL, a brand-new safety eyewear concept. GUNMETAL offers excellent side coverage protection, comfort and a unique style for the wearer!

GUNMETAL safety eyewear is striking in style and extremely light weight. Designed to meet the growing demands of users to follow sport trends, GUNMETAL is a chic alternative for workers who are image focused. Those in charge of safety can finally improve acceptance of eye protection among young workers who refuse to wear more traditional designs and find safety eyewear unattractive and heavy.

The design of the GUNMETAL and the contemporary, sleek style provide the user with the safety and aesthetics he or she requires in the work place. The wrap-around lens offers a panoramic field of vision. The excellent side and cheek coverage ensures protection. The soft and adjustable nosepiece enables a personalized fit. The temples are dual-injected with a soft material to prevent the spectacles from slipping in hot or damp work environments. In addition, GUNMETAL safety eyewear complies with the EN 166 standardrelating to extreme temperatures (T) marking.

 “GUNMETAL safety eyewear has been designed to meet the growing requirements of users with regard to the style of eye protection. These new sporty spectacles protect workers, while providing confidence and attractive eyewear in the work place” declares Christine Mello, Honeywell Eye Protection Marketing Manager.

Supplied in a soft, flexible microfiber pouch, GUNMETAL is available with Hard Coat and Anti-fog options. Lenses come in 8 different tints – 5 Hard Coat and 3 Anti-fog – including grey, HDL yellow and silver mirror, to suit diverse work environments and lighting conditions

Sperian is now Honeywell