LEGO converted a number of molding machines at one of its plants to make 13,000 visors a day
Iconic toymaker LEGO is helping to support healthcare workers who are on the frontlines of the fight againstThis week, a LEGO factory in Billund, Denmark converted a number of its molding machines to produce more than 13,000 face shields a day for Danish Health Authorities workers, the company says in a statement to PEOPLE.You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications.
“A few weeks ago a colleague in our incredibly creative Engineering department heard that there was a desperate need for safety equipment for COVID-19 in Denmark,” the company says. “He approached the rest of his team with his idea for a visor and they started to trial production ideas. The design and quality was approved by local health authorities.”Instagram page on Thursday
, showing employees inspecting and trying out the equipment, which would help protect the eyes of those caring for patients who have the highly contagious virus. “Approximately 100 LEGO employees have been involved in this project, from developing the design and new molds, to working with our supplies to make the visors a reality in just a couple of weeks,” the company explains to PEOPLE.Commenters on Instagram praised LEGO for going the extra mile in helping healthcare workers when life-saving medical supplies are running short.
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