Boeing executes initial face shield delivery effort

Boeing recently executed the initial delivery of reusable 3D-printed face shields as a means of supporting healthcare professionals working to halt COVID-19.

“Boeing is proud to stand alongside many other great American companies in the fight against COVID-19, and we are dedicated to supporting our local communities, especially our frontline healthcare professionals, during this unprecedented time,” Boeing President and CEO David Calhoun said. “History has proven that Boeing is a company that rises to the toughest challenges with people who are second to none. We continue that tradition, and we stand ready to assist the federal government’s response to this global pandemic.”

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently accepted the initial shipment of 2,300 face shields last week, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) delivering the shields to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Boeing seeks to leverage resources to aid with COVID-19 recovery and relief efforts by donating tens of thousands of units of personal protective equipment (PPE), including face masks, goggles, gloves, safety glasses, and protective bodysuits to support healthcare professionals.

Solvay, a long-time Boeing supplier, provided the clear film for the face shields while another supplier, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, donated the elastic used for the adjustable headband.