By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com

HENAGAR, Ala. — In response to the public health crisis caused by the novel coronavirus, Polymer Industries held a blood drive in association with Blood Assurance to support local relief efforts.

"Polymer Industries provides materials used to build products for the healthcare, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, construction, and even the Department of Defense, so we are considered an essential business," stated Deborah Ragsdale, National Sales Manager for Polymer and Executive Board Member for the International Association of Plastic Distribution. "Polymer's vision is to give back, not only by recycling the products we place in the environment but also giving back to the communities where our employees work and live."

In a press release, Polymer stated they had engaged in efforts to protect the health and safety of employees at their office, manufacturing operations, and distribution centers.

"The health and safety of our people is a top priority, and we are challenging other manufacturing facilities to have a blood drive for our communities during this time of heightened demand," Ragsdale concluded.

Plans are currently underway for a second drive at Polymer's Tacoma, Wash. location.

Polymer Industries is a leading manufacturer of polyolefin products, engineering plastics, and high-performance materials with over 45 years of experience and technical expertise in the plastics processing industry. They have manufacturing and distributing facilities across the nation.

For more information, please visit www.polymerindustries.com.