Jabil Will Turn U.S. Factories Toward Making Protective Masks

Surge in coronavirus cases as states reopen fuels stronger demand for protective equipment

Jabil is jumping into the face-mask field in the U.S. with plans to produce more than a million masks daily, making it the latest industrial operator to turn its factory lines over to equipment aimed at the global coronavirus pandemic. A recent Wall Street Journal article details how Jabil plans to support the production of personal protective equipment as businesses start to re-open.