Chesterfield industrial curtain company switches to making free visors for social care workers

The idea began with family-run Chesterfield manufacturer, Hutchinson’s PVC Solutions Ltd, Darren and Luke Hutchinson decided that they could not sit back and do nothing while health care workers struggle to get suitable PPE.

Hutchinson’s, which makes heavy duty curtains for spray booths and workshops, has set up a new production line in response a shortage in the NHS. It is supported by Chesterfield businesses - One to One Support Services, Peak 4x4 Response and Autosupplies Chesterfield Ltd.

A second assembly line has been created at One to One Support Services with the support of the training academy’s office workers and tutors. The goal was for 1,000 visors to be completed by the end of the week.

Darren Hutchinson, managing director of Hutchinson’s PVC Solutions, said: “It is an honour and a privilege to be able to support our health care workers who are sacrificing so much to look after us all. “We are also incredibly grateful for the generosity of the people in the community and the businesses that have partnered with us on this.”

A collection option is also available to those who are able to do so safely, following current Government guidelines.

Heath and social care providers in need of visors can register their interest at https://form.jotform.com/200912491635049

Businesses that are able to donate materials (ideally Clearplas PVC 50 and 1’ self-adhesive hook and loop Velcro) are urged to contact the Visor Distribution Chesterfield team via Facebook.