Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd. recently announced that its subsidiary company Teijin Frontier India Private Ltd will donate medical protective equipment to medical professionals to help fight the spread of COVID-19 in India. Beginning in September, equipment will be furnished to medical sites through iKure Techsoft Pvt Ltd., a medical IT services provider engaged in medical support activities, mainly in rural areas.
Medical protective equipment produced by Teijin Frontier that Teijin Frontier India plans to donate will includes 10,000 non-woven fabric masks, 2,800 non-woven fabric medical gowns (overall protective apparel) and 170,200 pairs of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gloves.
Teijin is a technology-driven global group offering advanced solutions in the fields of environmental value; safety, security and disaster mitigation; and demographic change and increased health consciousness. Originally established as Japan’s first rayon manufacturer in 1918, Teijin has evolved into a unique enterprise encompassing three core business domains: high-performance materials including aramid, carbon fibers and composites, and also resin and plastic processing, films, polyester fibers and products converting; healthcare including pharmaceuticals and home healthcare equipment for bone/joint, respiratory and cardiovascular/metabolic diseases, nursing care and pre-symptomatic healthcare; and IT including B2B solutions for medical, corporate and public systems as well as packaged software and B2C online services for digital entertainment.
Going forward, in addition to this support activity in India, The Teijin Frontier Group will continue to contribute to the welfare of communities in Japan and worldwide.
