The face shields are disposable, patent-pending, one-piece, and lightweight and are easy to assemble
Curtis Packaging repurposes its production line to manufacture face shields. (Credit: CDC on Unsplash.)
US-based Curtis Packaging has repurposed its production capabilities to manufacture face shields to fight against the spread of Covid-19.
The face shields, which are made of .015 polyethylene terephthalate (PET), are disposable, patent-pending, one-piece, and lightweight and are easy to assemble.
Curtis Packaging president, owner, and CEO Don Droppo Jr. said: “We felt it was our responsibility to aid in the fight against Covid -19 by protecting essential front-line workers.
“In less than two weeks, we went from conception to full-on production (www.curtiscares.life). We are now manufacturing up to 150,000 shields per day!”
“I am beyond proud and honoured to lead such a talented team. In our 175-year heritage, we have been through wars, recessions, and pandemics. It’s the dedication of our people that sets us apart from the pack. We often reference our strength as WE are Curtis.”
Curtis Packaging’s face shields have an anti-fog coating
The face shields have an anti-fog coating, with an ANSI-Z87 certification and are currently waiting for approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
New England hospital network CEO said: “I must say the design is simple yet elegant. I love the way the fold keeps the shield off the face nicely without requiring a foam strip across the forehead.”
The luxury packaging manufacturer is now capable of producing approximately 150,000 face shields a day.
The firm serves clients in industries that include golf ball, liquor, cosmetics, and chocolate industries.
Recently, US-based plastic packaging manufacturer HLP Klearfold has repurposed a significant part of its manufacturing capabilities to manufacture single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) face shields.