A Valleys-based medical devices firm is working around the clock producing lifesaving equipment such as ventilator breathing systems, humidifiers and resuscitators to support the NHS.
Mountain Ash-based Flexicare Medical has established a 24/7 operation at its main manufacturing facility to meet the current demand.
More production staff have been added to assembly lines, several shift patterns have been introduced, and new machines have been commissioned by the firm.
In addition, Flexicare has already delivered breathing ventilators from its test laboratory to hospitals in South Wales to help patients who need them.
Flexicare, which has been trading for more than 40 years, is as leading supplier to the NHS and private providers in the 海角视频, as well as exporting globally. It focuses on anaesthesia, respiratory and urology products
Its managing director Hash Poormand said: "Our fantastic Flexicare team is going above and beyond to do what we can to help healthcare professionals around the world during these challenging times. I speak for the entire Flexicare team in saying a huge thank you to the critical workers who are working so hard to keep us all safe and well.
“We have always felt humbled by what clinicians are doing daily to save patients’ lives, but now more so than ever, and we will continue to support to the best of our abilities, as we have done so for the last 30 years.”
Minister for Economy and Transport, Ken Skates, said: “Flexicare is taking important steps to respond to this public health emergency.
“Its expertise will help to save lives here in Wales and around the world. I want to thank everyone at the firm for their efforts and encourage more companies to follow suit. By working together we will ensure the NHS has the equipment it needs to respond to this pandemic.”