Adam MacVicar from Global News interviews CEO Beau Taylor at the First Defence Calgary facility
Adam MacVicar from Global News interviews CEO Beau Taylor at the First Defence Calgary facility about their Medical Masks.
Global News: From masks to tests, Calgary companies stepping up in COVID-19 fight
CEO Beau Taylor chats with Global News Calgary about the Calgary manufacturing facility. "First Defence has been a distributor based in Calgary since 2015, and spent the early days of the pandemic importing medical supplies for organizations and companies that were beginning to adjust to the new normal."
Beau Taylor chats with Sue Deyell & Andrew Schultz at Global News Radio 770 CHQR
Global News Radio 770 CHQR chats to CEO of First Defence Face Masks, Beau Taylor. Sue and Andrew ask Beau questions about the Calgary manufacturing facility and how it will have such a positive economic benefit on the Canadian economy.
First Defence Face Masks now producing Canadian-Made Medical Masks in Calgary, Alberta
Calgary based mask company, First Defence Face Masks are pleased to announce the launch of their fully-certified Canadian-Made Medical Face Masks. The recent expansion of their Canadian product line will bring over 150 jobs to Canadians and have an economic benefit of over $7.5 million dollars in salaries.
3-layer masks with filter now recommended, Canada’s top doctor says
Canada’s top doctor has unveiled new recommendations for non-medical masks, saying they should be made of at least three layers and stressing their importance as the country heads indoors for winter amid a surging COVID-19 case count.
How to Pick the Best Mask for You.
Navigating the new world of physical distancing, constant disinfecting, and mask wearing can be a challenge. How do you pick which mask is right for you? What is the difference between a medical and a non-medical mask? We’ve put together this blog article to help answer these questions.
Understanding Medical Mask Standards
Share this article Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin The first time I bought a mask was when my nephew was only a few months old. He was so little and I had a little bit of a cold, so I didn’t want to pass that along to him.
Disposable Masks and the Environment
In what seems like the blink of an eye, global mask sales are more than 166x greater than in 2019. From hospitals to factories, from small businesses to the grocery-store, everyone has been encouraged to ‘mask-up’. With such a large increase in a disposable product, it must make us stop and consider how we can
Press Release: Calgary Company Donates Medical Face Masks to Canadian Businesses in Need
A Calgary-based company, First Defence Face Masks recently donated 2,500 disposable face masks to Canadian businesses in need.First Defence Face Masks provides medical face masks to Alberta Health Services, health care clinics and large-scale businesses, however in recent turn of events, they pivoted their business to make PPE and medical masks accessible to individuals and small businesses. Follow these Do's and Don'ts on how to properly wear a medical or non-medical mask.
Bringing Critical Supply Chains Back to Canada
First Defence has been importing and distributing products for nearly 5 years. We thought we had a handle on the supply chain and had set-up efficient processes for ensuring that our customers get a high-quality product every time, on-time. Enter in Covid-19… The cost to ship 1,000,000 medical masks ballooned from $50,000 to $200,000 overnight.
