Quick Hits: 3M Wants to Make a Billion Masks in 2020

The company is using “surge capacity” to expand production of N95 masks amid the pandemic.

A recent Bloomberg article discussed 3M Co.’s ambitious plans to produce a billion masks this year. The company’s respirator mask factory in Aberdeen, South Dakota has been planning to increase production capacity since mid-January to meet the spike in demand for protective gear.  

List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO
Looking for CPG-focused digital transformation solutions? Download our editor-curated list from PACK EXPO featuring top companies offering warehouse management, ERP, digital twin, and MES software with supply chain visibility and analytics capabilities—all tailored specifically for CPG operations.
Download Now
List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO
Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Solutions That Work
Industry leaders share proven strategies for reducing packaging emissions by up to 70% while meeting safety and regulatory requirements.
Read More
Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Solutions That Work