Metro plastic companies working to keep up with high demand for plexiglass

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Plastic companies in metro Atlanta that make acrylic COVID-19 virus barriers and face shields have seen record sales in recent months.

“You have them for schools, county buildings, stores retail operations, nail salons. Anyone who has customers walking in because you want to protect them from the virus,”” said Professional Plastics territory manager John Casey.

Casey told Channel 2′s Tom Regan that his company pivoted in March following the coronavirus outbreak.

It stepped up manufacturing of custom made barriers for businesses, governments, and health care organizations.

He said some of the company’s biggest clients are Whole Foods and Costco. But they are also getting plenty of interest from local schools and colleges as well.

"We have people calling about classroom dividers. They're also talking about putting them on the buses, between students too.

He recalled one recent request from vocal teacher wanting to set up a booth for students.

Casey said their business is up more than 30%. That’s keeping the production floor crews busy.

“A lot of product comes in and goes out really rapidly So we are at a steady pace, 10 to 12 hour days,” said production manager Jaime Hernandez.

Hernandez said making barriers and face shields that protect people and their health is more rewarding than making windshields for golf carts.

“It makes you feel good. That you’re providing a service and you can do. That’s the best part.” said Hernandez.

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