30 March 2020
Piper Aircraft is making protective gear to help support the growing needs of its local hospital, the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, as it deals with victims of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
In addition, Piper is donating a further 1,300 approved masks to the hospital.
The manufacturing engineering team at Piper Aircraft designed a prototype face shield with off-the shelf materials such as plastic, industrial tape, foam and elastic.
With the prototype approved, the team sourced necessary materials and created a manufacturing line in the Piper factory. Piper has the ability to produce thousands of face shields daily to help support the current demand.
“This is a critical time for our community, our country and the world,” said James Funk, Piper’s Chief Operations Officer. “It is a time for action, cooperation and collaboration.
“As a team, we can make a difference for people in need and directly support those fighting the battle on the front lines of this unprecedented crisis. This is just one small way that we are trying to help.”
