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Novolex Retools to Manufacture Medical Protective Equipment

Novolex Retools to Manufacture Medical Protective Equipment

April 27, 2020

After compressing what would typically be a six- to eight-month product development process into three weeks, Novolex is ramping up its capabilities to produce up to 25,000 face shields and 100,000 medical isolation gowns per week. 


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Fast, Flexible Labeling Machine Suited to Ramp Up Disinfectant Production

Fast, Flexible Labeling Machine Suited to Ramp Up Disinfectant Production

April 24, 2020

HERMA US Inc. has introduced a flexible, high throughput labeling machine ideally suited to ramp up supplies, such as disinfectants, necessary to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. 


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Label Production Increases Due to Issues Surrounding COVID-19

April 24, 2020

Overnight Labels’ presses have been running non-stop during the current Covid-19 crisis. Because their materials are sourced in the US, the label manufacturer has been able to help many companies experiencing supply chain issues or production increases.  


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Films Manufacturer Produces Aprons to Support COVID-19 Fight

Films Manufacturer Produces Aprons to Support COVID-19 Fight

April 21, 2020

Skymark, a leading independent manufacturer of flexible film packaging solutions supplying the hygiene, medical and food sectors, has developed protective aprons containing antimicrobial technology in response to the national call for help with the shortage of personal protection equipment.


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Aptar May Use ActiveShield to Decontaminate N95 Masks

April 17, 2020

AptarGroup Inc. is seeking U.S. FDA Emergency Use Authorization for a solution that allows easy disinfecting of N95 filtering facepiece respirators (N95 masks). These masks are desperately needed by healthcare personnel due to the shortage of disposable masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Aptar Waits for FDA OK to Use ActiveShield to Decontaminate N95 Masks

Aptar Waits for FDA OK to Use ActiveShield to Decontaminate N95 Masks

April 17, 2020

AptarGroup Inc. is seeking U.S. FDA Emergency Use Authorization for a solution that allows easy disinfecting of N95 filtering facepiece respirators (N95 masks). These masks are desperately needed by healthcare personnel due to the shortage of disposable masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Smurfit Kappa Launches Corrugated Workplace Dividers

Smurfit Kappa Launches Corrugated Workplace Dividers

April 16, 2020

Smurfit Kappa has launched a new ‘Design for Help’ portfolio of products to help alleviate some of the current challenges being experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic.


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CMD Creating Face Shields for COVID-19 Front Liners

CMD Creating Face Shields for COVID-19 Front Liners

April 15, 2020

When CMD Corporation Director of Operations, Ron Buchinger learned that companies like CMD could contribute to a growing movement to produce important protective equipment to help those on the front line in the pandemic, he jumped on board.


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Solid Waste Assn. of North America Publishes Guidance on Disposing of Gloves, Masks

Solid Waste Assn. of North America Publishes Guidance on Disposing of Gloves, Masks

April 10, 2020

As the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) grows to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the amount of litter and trash has increased. SWANA urges Americans to dispose of these materials properly and recycle right during this pandemic.


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Clear Seas Releases Data From Food, Beverage Manufacturers’ Perspective

Clear Seas Releases Data From Food, Beverage Manufacturers’ Perspective

Respondents show concern over economy, employee safety during pandemic.
April 9, 2020

Food and beverage manufacturing professional address industry concern related to the pandemic and the impact on business and the economy; the impact of the pandemic on industries targeted for this research; measures being taken to keep employees, customers and others healthy/safe; and more.


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