April 29, 2020
Statement attributed to Lt. Col. Mike Andrews, Department of
Defense spokesman:
“The Department of Defense will invest $75.5 million in
Defense Production Act Title 3 funding to increase swab production by 20
million per month starting in May.
Puritan Medical Products was awarded the contract, which
will quickly establish a new manufacturing facility capable of doubling its
current monthly output of 20 million to 40 million swabs.
The increased production and long-term industrial capacity
will help support the needs of the nation.
Puritan is securing a facility in Pittsfield, Maine where it
will build its manufacturing facility. Puritan is also adding 150 employees to
staff the new factory which will start production in May.”
Please visit www.business.defense.gov for more information
on DoD continues to partner with the defense industrial base to address
COVID-19 impacts.
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