Choked supply lines, price gougers, government infighting: The CEO of one of the biggest PPE makers discusses the crazy market for masks and other safety equipment
The CEO of one of the world’s major producers of personal protective equipment discusses choked supply chains and why demand for his products won’t subside anytime soon
In a White House briefing in early April, President Trump said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending the voluntary use of face coverings for Americans to help reduce transmission of the novel coronavirus. Photo: Angela Weiss/GettyMagnus Nicolin isn’t on the front line of the coronavirus crisis, but his company’s products are.
For more than a decade Mr. Nicolin has led Ansell Ltd., a major supplier of what are now some of the world’s hottest commodities: the safety suits, gloves, goggles and masks that first responders and medical workers rely on to keep them safe as coronavirus cases climb. The virus has overwhelmed health-care systems world-wide and sparked panic buying by worried shoppers.
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