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Givaudan has set up a dedicated production line for hand sanitizers at its Vernier site in Switzerland to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Hand Sanitizers to Limit Spread of COVID-19
The hand sanitizers will be supplied to Swiss hospitals in the Geneva and Vaud cantons close to Givaudan’s Vernier site, local transport partners including Geneva airport, Geneva public transportation, NGOs and small associations, and important local services which are all supporting the pandemic efforts.
In addition, smaller quantities of hand sanitizer are being produced at other Givaudan sites in the US, Europe and Singapore. This is to provide protection for employees and to support local communities and services with their increasing needs. Over the coming weeks, the Company aims to increase production output to provide further donations.
Producing Hand Sanitizers at Different Sites
In other countries, Givaudan sites are also producing and donating hand sanitizer to communities close by. For example, at its site in Pomacle in France over 850 kg of hand sanitizer was produced and provided to hospitals in the region. From its site in Avignon in France, over 600 kg of hand sanitizer has been donated to local partners and support services.
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In a short space of time, we have managed to establish dedicated production lines of hand sanitizer to produce up to 8 tonnes a day, helping to keep our employees protected, but also allowing us to supply to those on the front line including local hospitals,” said CEO Gilles Andrier.
Source: Givaudan