Sweden must produce 460,000 protective masks at home
Sweden has signed a framework agreement with System Engineering Solutions (SES) for domestic production of 460,000 protective masks.
The agreement orders the company to manufacture Protective Mask 90 and accessories in the Scandinavian country, with an option for an additional 225,000 shields.
“In crises, it is especially important to have a secure supply of personal protective equipment. That is why we have demanded domestic production of the face shields, says the project manager of the Defense Materiel Works Gunnar Palm said.
The mask’s design will be based on the existing Face Shield 90 and will be integrated with sun and laser protection.
By using the existing design, SES can easily update and reuse information related to the maintenance and documentation of the mask.
Record sales
During the procurement of Protective Mask 90, Sweden handled more than 150 authorizations to green light the framework agreement.
The deal is expected to give local authority staff, emergency services and national administrations throughout the Swedish government the opportunity to get proper face protection.
Due to increasing demand, the standard CE marking will be embedded in the masks to approve its applicability in civilian areas.
“This has been a very extensive procurement with a record number of stakeholders. We are proud to … be able to secure access to protection for the next few years, says Palm.