Company goes from making mascots to masks Digital printer Olympus Group normally turns out banners, signs and mascots, but now is making masks to protect against COVID-19. Share Shares Copy Link Copy

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some local businesses air stepping up to help others in a pandemic. Olympus Group is a large format digital printing company that makes banner signs and mascots. But with sports on hold, the company has shifted gears to make masks, specifically the face shields hospital personnel wear to protect themselves while treating patients. Olympus is helping with the shortage of personal protective equipment, or P p ease. We hear about supplying shields two freighters and Children's, among others. It's just one example of how businesses are retooling to meet the needs of the health care system during this Corona virus crisis. Thank you for your time today. I'm Adrian Pettersson. Stay safe and I'll see you right back here again next Sunday on up front.

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