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    Sika began to make breathing masks and other anti-epidemic materials.

    • Last Update: 2020-05-28
    • Source: Internet
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    May 19, Sika announced that it had started production of breathing masks in FranceIn addition to hand sanitizers manufactured at 15 Sika national branches from March 2020, safety masks are now being manufactured for employees, customers and other interested partiesThe production capacity of masks remains at about 15,000 per dayat the Les Salles du Gardon plant in the south of France, Sika has begun producing breathing masks made almost entirely from Sika productsNearly 50,000 masks have been produced, with orders of more than 165,000The mask combines a polyester-based protective layer, usually inserted between the roof's waterproof foundation and membrane, as well as glass and connected silicon-based sealants for construction facilitiesSika technology not only meets the highest standards for building applications, but has also been tested and approved by the French authorities to ensure compliance with health regulations in the fight against the outbreak of new coronary pneumoniaThis mask is now open to employees, especially customers"We find ourselves in a particular situation, and we face new challenges almost every day, especially in the countries most affected by the coronavirus," said the regional manager of The sika EMEA, aOur priority is to protect our employees, their families and our customers - and that includes finding unconventional ways to help themAs a specialist chemicals company, we are using our high-performance products to produce masks, so we work with our employees and customers to contribute to the fight against the outbreak of new coronary pneumonia"
    Sika has produced more than 35,000 litres of hand sanitizer in 15 national offices around the worldIn view of the shortage and delay in procurement, the company obtained the relevant approval in consultation with the local governmentIn addition to Sika employees, disinfectants are also provided in hospitals, blood donation centers, nursing homes and care facilities that have come into contact with Sika due to bottlenecksFounded in 1910 and headquartered in Switzerland,Sika is a leading global specialty chemicals company with a business of eight target markets, including concrete, waterproof, roofing, flooring, sealing and bonding, renovation and reinforcement, building decoration and industry, including coatings covering waterproof coatings, floor coatings, architectural coatings, protective coatings, etc With subsidiaries in more than 100 countries, more than 300 plants, more than 25,000 employees and sales of CHF 8.1 billion in 2019
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