Wrexham factory to help manufacture new product to help businesses get back to work safely

A factory on the Wrexham Industrial Estate is helping to create a new, unique and fully recyclable desk shield to help keep businesses and customers safe when reopening.

Global retail solutions provider Mainetti, based on Bedwell Road, has joined forces with Summit Systems, a leading provider to the plastic industry, to manufacture the Summit Defence Shield.

The COVID-19 pandemic has left employers, employees and customers concerned about their safety as the public and private sectors continue to re-open, including schools, universities, retailers, offices and hospitality.

This new shield aims to offer a quick and effective solution for many businesses, helping them get back to work safety in the new ‘normal’ way by providing a barrier between people – preventing the spread of germs.

The new partnership will utilise Mainetti’s global network and mass production capabilities to produce these shields on an industrial scale, ensuring more businesses globally can access these unique – and in many areas essential – shields.

Mike Jordan, MD and Founder, Summit Systems said: “There is much pressure for businesses and schools to start opening again, yet there are huge health and safety concerns.

“This shield alleviates this risk by creating a barrier to protect people from spreading germs through interactions. There’s nothing like it in the market – this will enable the UK economy to get back on its feet quickly and, most importantly, safely.”

Jim Hutchison, MD at Mainetti UK, said: We’re proud to be working with Summit Systems to introduce this new product and help businesses get back to added safely.

“The product is easy to assemble, fits a large range of desk and table sizes and can be made up in a number of different configurations to suit customers’ needs.

“There is a global need for this solution and Mainetti has the global footprint and reach to be able to bring the product to all markets that can benefit from it.”