08:26 AM EST, 11/10/2025 (MT Newswires) -- AirBoss of America Corp. ( ABSSF ) said Monday that its defense business has received an US$8.1 million order from the Canadian Department of National Defense (Canadian DND).

The order is for AirBoss' low burden masks (LBM), filters and related accessories. Deliveries are expected to begin in the first quarter of next year and conclude in early 2027.

"This order, which represents the continued adoption and use of the LBM by the Canadian DND, reinforces the positive momentum experienced by our defense business over the past year and a half," said Chris Bitsakakis, president and co-chief executive of AirBoss. "The LBM was developed to be the world's most advanced gas mask and has seen strong adoption since its introduction, reflecting our ongoing commitment to delivering protective and survivability solutions that help ensure the safety of our warfighters operating in challenging environments and conditions."