In its COVID-19 announcement, Gerresheimer has stated that it is part of the critical infrastructure of the countries in which it operates, producing vital packaging for medicines, drug delivery devices and packaging for food, beverages and hygiene and personal care products. The company detailed how it is doing everything in its power to maintain production.
PRESS RELEASE
We as Gerresheimer face up to the special situation in view of the corona virus which is spreading worldwide. We are aware of our role as a key supplier of medicines and supplies for everyday life.
The health of our employees is absolutely paramount. In recent weeks and months we have taken many precautions to ensure this. These include a worldwide pandemic plan, special hygiene regulations, travel and visiting restrictions, working in isolated groups and other shift patterns. Many thanks to all our employees who are actively helping to achieve this.
At the same time, we are doing everything in our power to maintain production. In our plants, we produce vital packaging for medicines, drug delivery devices and packaging for food, beverages and hygiene and personal care products. Millions of patients and consumers trust that they will be cared for and we take responsibility for this. We are therefore part of the critical infrastructure of the countries in which we operate. We face up to this responsibility and, together with our dedicated employees, do everything in our power to ensure that our production and thus the care of patients and consumers worldwide is guaranteed.
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