AS PART OF HNI CORPORATION EFFORTS, ALLSTEEL SHIFTS MANUFACTURING TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES
The COVID-19 pandemic is the test of our time, already infecting over 1.8 million people worldwide and creating unprecedented disruption. As Allsteel and other HNI Corporation companies navigate the uncertainty, the brands’ top priority is the health of members, partners, and the communities they serve.
To support these populations and the local health care providers on the front lines, they are producing and donating personal protective equipment (PPE) to first responders, healthcare systems, and hospitals. HNI is utilizing its factories in North Carolina and New York, as well as its Allsteel Muscatine, IA facility to meet local needs, including:
● Manufacture of washable masks to support the rapid increase in demand for cloth face coverings recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and to save critical surgical masks and N-95 respirators for healthcare workers and other medical first responders
● Manufacture of washable mask covers, which fit over and extend the useful life of scarce N95 respirators
● Manufacture of protective gowns (both washable and disposable), for use in hospitals that are facing unprecedented levels of protective gown usage and limited ability to acquire more
HNI follows the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the CDC to ensure the safest possible working environment for members as they produce these materials. HNI companies will continue to deliver these products and services in a manner consistent with the promotion of health and well-being of all.
About HNI Corporation
HNI Corporation is a NYSE traded company (ticker symbol: HNI) providing products and solutions for the home and workplace environments. HNI Corporation is a leading global office furniture manufacturer and is the nation’s leading manufacturer of hearth products. The Corporation’s strong brands have leading positions in their markets. More information can be found on the Corporation’s website at www.hnicorp.com.
About Allsteel
Since 1912, Allsteel Inc. has offered a world-class, comprehensive range of workplace products and solutions. We simplify the office planning process by helping our customers align their workplace strategy with their business strategy. The result is fit-to-business solutions that deliver meaningful change in a way that works for them today, as well as tomorrow. Headquartered in Muscatine, IA, the company has Resource Centers in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit www.allsteeloffice.com or follow Allsteel on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.