Feb. 13, 2023 – Ochsner Health, Vizient, and other manufacturers announced the launch of the American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA), a new group representing domestic personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers from across the country.
According to the company, “AMMA will work to highlight the critical need for the United States to have consistent access to quality and American-made PPE, especially in times of crisis.”
AMMA’s initial members include Altor Safety, Aquaspersions USA, Blue Star NBR, Lutema, Ochsner Health, Premium-PPE, SafeSource Direct, United Safety Technology, and Vizient.
“The Covid-19 pandemic exposed a giant hole in our U.S. supply chain and highlighted our country’s reliance on foreign manufactured medical supplies and equipment,” said Eric Axel, Executive Director of AMMA. “We must ensure that we are prepared as a country for future pandemics – and that starts with investing in U.S. PPE. This is the only way for the U.S. to bolster our public health, security, and competitiveness.”
Dan Izhaky, founder and CEO of United Safety Tech, stated, “This is a critical time for domestic medical manufacturers. Our industry needs the support of Congress and the Administration to help take back China’s dominating control of the PPE manufacturing market.”
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To learn more about AMMA, visit: https://www.medicalmanufacturers.org