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Date of prep: December 2020

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70 million face masks to be made in Scotland

15th May 2020 by PIP editor Leave a Comment

 

More than 70 million face masks will be manufactured in Scotland and delivered to frontline health and care workers following an agreement with a global technology company, the UK government has today announced.

 

FFP2 and FFP3 masks will be produced over an 18-month period at Honeywell’s site in Newhouse, Scotland, with production set to begin as early as July. Each month will see up to 4.5 million masks roll off the production line, ready for distribution to frontline NHS and social care workers.

 

The move supports the government’s continued efforts to ensure PPE reaches those fighting the virus on the frontline, with over 1.25 billion items of PPE delivered to health and social care workers since the outbreak began.

 

Additionally, the new production line will create approximately 450 new jobs at the Scotland site.

 

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said:

 

“These 70 million masks are the result of our challenge to UK industry to scale up domestic PPE manufacturing.

 

“This deal is brilliant news for the whole United Kingdom which will not only deliver the masks we need but create around 450 jobs in Newhouse, Scotland.

 

“I’m delighted to team up with Honeywell to open up another avenue to get millions of masks to the frontline and strengthen our ongoing response to the outbreak.

 

Lord Paul Deighton, adviser to the Secretary of State on PPE, said:

 

“As countries around the world face unprecedented demand for PPE, British industry is stepping forward to make sure vital pieces of equipment reach our workers on the frontline.

 

“My role is to increase our homegrown PPE supplies, both now and in the future, by investing in the potential of UK manufacturing. This fantastic deal announced with Honeywell today marks a significant step along the way.”

 

Will Lange, President of Honeywell’s PPE business, said:

 

“As a global leader of high-quality personal protective equipment, Honeywell is committed to getting safety gear to those who need it most, including workers on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19.

 

“Our Newhouse facility has both the physical capacity and technical capabilities to launch a large-scale respirator production line in such a short timeframe, and we are proud of our teams who are bringing new manufacturing capabilities to the United Kingdom as quickly as possible to support the country’s response to the pandemic.”

 

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said:

 

“As well as creating 450 new jobs and boosting the local economy it is great a company with manufacturing facilities in Scotland can help ensure our heroic frontline workers have the PPE they need to carry out their lifesaving work.

 

“Our UK-wide strategy is continuing to manage and supply protective equipment to the people that need it in all 4 nations.”

 

 

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