Moldex responds to coronavirus pandemic with increased manufacturing
In an effort to meet the demand for respiratory protection imposed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Moldex has ramped up its production of N95 respirator masks. The company has hired extra personnel, added more shifts, and is nearing maximum capacity.
The vast majority of Moldex N95 respirator masks have traditionally been produced for use in industrial settings such as construction, oil & gas, defense, and mining applications. Per the U.S. government’s Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19, industrial N95 respirators are now available for use in non-surgical healthcare settings.
“These FDA rules will allow for the first time, the available N95 supply to be prioritized for non-surgical healthcare use,” the company said. “It should be noted that the filtration efficiencies and general performance characteristics of N95s for healthcare and industrial uses are identical.”