Primex

While several Midwest manufacturing facilities have closed, there are corporations that have established new plants in the region. 

A recent arrival Primex, a subsidiary of ICC industries, produces custom extruded plastic sheet and roll products for thermoforming, fabrication and printing.

ICC Industries Inc. serves as a holding company with operating businesses active in worldwide trading, distribution, marketing and manufacturing primarily of chemicals, plastics, and related products.

   Richmond, Indiana.

 
In May Primex developed, designed and scheduled mass production - all in just two days - of face shields to be used with special protective helmets for Reid Health in Richmond that protect staff dealing with contagious airborne disease.

In addition, another prototype that doesn’t involve a helmet was also created.  Reid Health also ordered a supply of them.  After 1,000 of the first shield is produced and delivered, they will produce the second one soon after. The second one will alleviate a shortage of goggles by providing eye protection and also protect the masks under it, allowing them to be used longer and conserve a limited supply