FTSE 250 specialist equipment manufacturer Avon Rubber (LON:AVON) saw its share price go up by 1.13% to 3,120p (as of 15:50 BST) following the announcement of a substantial order from the U.S. Department of Defense. The contract is worth $16.3 million and deliveries will start during this financial year and will contribute to the military division’s revenues for the period.