LILLINGTON – This week, Saab Defense & Security USA announced the addition of production lines at its Lillington, North Carolina facility to produce Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Saab will fulfill orders to produce non-surgical isolation gowns for medical facilities across the United States as orders are received by the company.
“The sacrifice our medical professionals have shown across the country has been nothing short of inspirational and heroic,” said Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab in the U.S. “For decades, Saab has provided world-class products for those serving on the frontlines of the battlefield. By adding a product line for the production of PPE, we look forward to supporting those Americans who are tirelessly working the medical frontlines to bring an end to this pandemic. I am proud of our Saab team for their initiative, innovation, and hard work to make this mission-critical product line a reality.”
Saab Defense and Security USA is headquartered in Syracuse, NY and the company is manufacturing four types of Class 1, Level 1 and 2 non-surgical isolation gowns at its North Carolina facility. Orders from multiple state and local medical facilities have already been placed and are currently being filled.
State Rep. David Lewis (R-Harnett), who represents the area in the General Assembly, praised company for stepping up to meet the needs of the healthcare industry. “The production of PPE is one of North Carolina’s most critical needs as we begin to reopen the economy. We’re proud to have Saab producing these much-needed supplies at its manufacturing plant in Lillington.”
