UK-based producer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin Alpek Polyester (APUK) is focusing its supply on providing personal protective equipment (PPE) for the NHS.

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The company will be focusing on producing face shields instead of the usual drink packaging and food trays.
The PET resin visors weigh 20g and are being produced throughout UK and Ireland. APUK said that it is focused on meeting demand for PPE amid the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
APUK manufacturing director Malcolm Horne on the BBC Radio Tees today said that face visors used to be manufactured from alternate polycarbonate polymer, which had issues of being costly and heavy. The PET visors fix these issues among others.

What is the impact of China’s Zero-COVID lockdowns on economic activity, consumer goods and the foodservice industry?
- Which multinational companies have been affected?
- What is the effect of lockdowns on foodservice?
- What is the effect of lockdowns on Chinese ports?
- Spotlight on Shanghai: what is the situation there?
- How have Chinese consumers reacted?
- How might the Chinese government react?
- What are the potential growth opportunities?