April 21, 2020
Statement attributed to Lt. Col. Mike Andrews, Department of
Defense spokesman:
"As previously announced, the Department of Defense
will invest $133 million to increase U.S. domestic N95 mask production by over
39 million over the next 90 days.
Three companies were awarded contracts: 3M ($76 million),
O&M Halyward ($29 million) and Honeywell ($27.4 million). The increased
production will ensure the U.S. Government gets dedicated long term industrial
capacity to meet the needs of the nation.
3M will add 78 million units within 6 months, with an
additional 13 million units per month by June. 3M will accelerate production by
converting current equipment supplier into a N95 producer, and will also expand
meltblown material production in the Sheboygan Falls, Wis., and Aberdeen, Neb.
plants.
O&M Halyward will add 25 million units within 6 months,
with an additional 12.5 million masks every month after. In addition, they will
be able to complete their Health and Human Services (HHS) N95 order within 12
months vs. 18 months without this action. O&M Halyward will expand their production
line by five N95 machines their at Del Rio, Texas facility, while also
expanding meltblown material production at Lexington, N.C. facility.
Honeywell will add 38 million units within 6 months, with an
additional 12 million units per month after. In addition, they will be able to
complete their HHS N95 order within 10 months vs. 13 months without this
action. Honeywell will accelerate
production scale-up, including capital equipment, at the Smithfield, R.I. plant.
They will also accelerate a 2nd production line at the Phoenix, Ariz. plant to
provide additional domestic capacity for long-term needs.”
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