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Caledonia’s Aspen Surgical Buys Canadian Maker Of Personal Protective Equipment

Caledonia’s Aspen Surgical Buys Canadian Maker Of Personal Protective Equipment

CALEDONIA—Aspen Surgical Products Inc., the Caledonia-based manufacturer of disposable surgical products, announced the acquisition of Saint-Laurent, Quebec-based BlueMed Medical Supplies Inc. BlueMed is a manufacturer of high-quality, cost-effective disposable shoe covers and other personal protection products. Their products are used in healthcare, pharmaceutical, and lab facilities where infection prevention and cross-contamination are paramount concerns. “BlueMed

By Mike Brennan|2021-03-30T12:56:16-04:00March 30th, 2021|Coronavirus, Science|

No Sales Tax On Personal Protective Equipment Under Bills On The Move

ANN ARBOR - The now-daily uniform of personal protective equipment wouldn't have the 6% sales and use tax attached to it under legislation that moved out of a House committee Thursday morning. HB 4224 from Rep. Jim Lilly (R-Park Twp.) and HB 4225 from Rep. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) allows for business enterprises to be reimbursed

By SBAM|2021-03-06T15:50:33-05:00March 6th, 2021|Politics, Politics/Government|

Pure Michigan Business Connect Matches PPE Needs With Suppliers

ANN ARBOR - Bobby Chasnis, director of the Pure Michigan Business Connect program, and Colin Dillon talks about the Pure Michigan Connect PPE matchmaking efforts, plus announced a new ad campaign called Michigan’s Arsenal of Innovation. PMBC matches those in need of Personal Protective Equipment with those that supply PPEs. PMBC is offering a procurement

By Mike Brennan|2020-07-12T14:01:39-04:00July 12th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Politics, Politics/Government, Science|

Windsor’s Harbour Tech Pivots To Making PPE Machines

Windsor’s Harbour Tech Pivots To Making PPE Machines

WINDSOR, Ontario - Harbour Tech answered the Canadian government's call to shift from making precision machinery for the auto and nuclear industries to making Personal Protective Equipment such as N95 masks and hospital gowns. [yotuwp type="videos" id="nY0-hyNFED0" ] HARBOUR TECHNOLOGIES LTD. is a third generation, family run company with over 45 years of manufacturing experience, specializing

By Mike Brennan|2020-06-14T15:29:23-04:00June 14th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|

GVSU Alumna Launches ‘Headband Aid’ To Bring Relief To Those Wearing Masks For Extended Hours

GRAND RAPIDS — Frontline workers responding to COVID-19, along with many others who are returning to their jobs, are wearing masks all day long. Some are experiencing irritation, especially around their ears. Katarina Samardzija, a 2019 graduate of Grand Valley State University and founder of Locker Lifestyle, took notice. Locker Lifestyle produces athletic clothing with storage

By Mike Brennan|2020-05-25T13:48:46-04:00May 25th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|

Dow Develops, Donates Level 2 Medical Isolation Gowns

MIDLAND–For healthcare professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic, isolation gowns are among the most used and needed personal protective equipment. In response to this critical need, Dow Chemical Co. (NYSE: DOW) collaborated with nine partners across industries to develop and donate 100,000 isolation gowns to help frontline workers in Texas, Louisiana and Mexico. “The Dow team

By Matt Roush|2020-05-23T15:06:45-04:00May 23rd, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|

Dow Designs Simplified Face Shield For Front-Line Healthcare Workers

MIDLAND—To help address the urgent need for personal protective equipment among healthcare professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Midland-based Dow Chemical Co. (NYSE: DOW) has developed a simplified face shield design and is sharing its design through an open-source file to help accelerate production rates of this critically-needed PPE. In addition, the company is collaborating to produce 100,000

By Mike Brennan|2020-04-17T18:07:08-04:00April 17th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|

Thumb Filter Maker Converts To Coronavirus PPE With State Help

LANSING–National Filters Inc., an industrial filter manufacturer located in Harbor Beach in Michigan’s Thumb, is retooling and purchasing new machinery to produce healthcare equipment critical to COVID-19 relief efforts with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced. State support will help allow National Filters to purchase equipment necessary to increase

By Matt Roush|2020-04-12T10:39:05-04:00April 12th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|

Skilled Laborers Brigade Making PPEs For Healthcare Professionals Battling COVID-19

ANN ARBOR - Shannon O'Hara has cobbled together 500 tailors in metro New York to sew washable hospital gowns to protect healthcare professionals from COVID-19. She's looking to connect with tailors nationwide to join her brigade. She's also looking for tailors to join her brigade in Michigan. https://youtu.be/9gvCOD7GmbU

By Mike Brennan|2020-04-01T17:33:05-04:00April 1st, 2020|Coronavirus, Featured, Science|

COVID-19 Update: U-M Seeks PPE Gear Donations For Workers, Patients

COVID-19 Update: U-M Seeks PPE Gear Donations For Workers, Patients

ANN ARBOR - Right now, health care workers at the University of Michigan’s hospitals and clinics have the gear they need to protect themselves and others as they care for patients with COVID-19. But with the number of COVID-19 patients rising daily, leaders at Michigan Medicine are asking for the community’s help in donating supplies

By Mike Brennan|2020-03-29T12:45:44-04:00March 29th, 2020|Coronavirus, Featured, Science|