Imaflex’s Cdn, U.S. manufacturing plants still running
2020-03-25 07:50 ET - News Release
Mr. Joe Abbandonato reports
IMAFLEX PROVIDES UPDATE ON IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS
Imaflex Inc. has provided an update on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on its operations.
The Corporation has manufacturing operations in both Canada and the United States, including two plants in Quebec and one in North Carolina. At this time, all plants are fully operational and running at normal business levels. Presently, each of the Corporation’s manufacturing facilities have the ability to take on more volume should it be required due to business interruption at another plant or heightened order flow. Furthermore, Imaflex has experienced no delays with its suppliers to date. This said, the Corporation is monitoring developments closely and will provide further updates should the impact on its operations change materially.
« Imaflex is a major supplier of packaging material to protect and preserve food and consumer products, such as sanitizing wipes, and our customers depend on us to maintain their supply chain, » highlighted Mr. Joe Abbandonato, President and Chief Executive Officer of Imaflex. « The essential role packaging plays in protecting contents from microbiological contamination couldn’t be greater in today’s environment. Due to this, Imaflex is considered an essential vendor in both Canada and the United States. »
« The health and safety of our employees and customers is of utmost importance and we have implemented prevention procedures throughout our business, » continued Mr. Abbandonato. This includes, heightened cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces, limiting access to Imaflex facilities, maintaining social distances, working remotely or staggering work hours whenever possible, promoting health and hygiene and following government health recommendations and directives.