Eastman started producing the materials needed to make 10,000 masks.

Eastmanannounced Tuesday that it has partnered with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and Austin Peay State University to produce 10,000 masks for medical staff in Nashville, WJHL reported, according to a report released by Eastman, PETG film rolls and a common polyester for medical packaging help make masksSteve Crawford, chief technology and sustainability officer atEastman, said: "I am grateful that the Eastman team has achieved this goalI find this work, as well as other similar efforts around the world, encouragingThe demands here are very real and life is changingThe medical staff are in desperate need of help on the front line of the battle with COVID-19 and I am proud to be part of the Eastman team who always stand up when they need helpEastman and THEC hope to produce 10,000 masks using 3D printers at different universities and colleges in TennesseeEastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a wide variety of products that people use every dayWith a professional portfolio of business, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainabilityIts market-oriented approach leverages world-class technology platforms and leadership in attractive end markets such as transportation, construction and construction, and consumablesEastman is focused on creating consistent, superior value for all stakeholdersAs a globally diversified company, Eastman serves customers in more than 100 countriesHeadquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, the company employs approximately 14,500 people worldwide