Company diversifies to help supply PPE

Ad-Vance Engineering was quick to support frontline NHS staff through the provision of locally sourced face visors using their bespoke injection moulding tools to save procurement from overseas.
By Julie-Ann Spence
Published 29th Apr 2020, 11:19 BST
Mayor, Councillor Alan Givan is shown firsthand by Roger Vance, Managing Director, the face visor components being produced by Ad-Vance EngineeringMayor, Councillor Alan Givan is shown firsthand by Roger Vance, Managing Director, the face visor components being produced by Ad-Vance Engineering
Mayor, Councillor Alan Givan is shown firsthand by Roger Vance, Managing Director, the face visor components being produced by Ad-Vance Engineering

This Lisburn based precision engineering company has demonstrated during a crisis another reason why it is the worthy winner of the 2020 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Innovation Award.

Mayor Councillor Alan Givan recently visited Ad-Vance Engineering to meet with Managing Director Roger Vance to see their production line.

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“Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic the Lisburn Castlereagh community has truly stepped up to help others,” said Mr Givan. “Ad-vance Engineering has helped to address the shortage of PPE equipment by designing and producing NHS approved visors. It is great to see a local company continuing to operate during this crisis to provide a new product that is much needed support to our frontline workers.”

Ad-Vance Engineering has collaborated with Glen Dimplex, Heroshield and Plastics 2000 on this new innovative project.

“It is a privilege at this time to be able to provide elements of protection to our healthcare workers who are selflessly helping others during this pandemic,” added Mr Vance.

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