PPE company in Guntersville expanding

PPE company in Guntersville expanding

New details -- a north alabama personal protective equipment company is expanding - making it possible for them to make ppe in new ways and faster than before.

Waay 31's ashley carter is at the construction site and learned why this expansion is coming just in time.

Ashley?

Behind me looks like nothing more than dirt now - but by the end of the year kappler's new technology and training center will sit here...even bringing in new employees jay nicholson, kappler r&d director "in the last 6 weeks with the covid-19 pandemic , we've really seen an explosion for our medical in use garments."

Which is why jay nicholson....the director of research and development at kappler....said now is the perfect time for the company's expansion.

Kappler makes biohazard suits - that protect you from contagious diseases like the coronavirus.

Nicholson said the company's new technology and training center will allow them to be more innovative - and use new technologies when making items. he said the additional space will also allow them produce ppe faster!

The facility will also have a space where employees can to train their clients on what types of equipment to use - and when!

Nicholson said that's vital when it comes to ppe.

Jay nicholson, kappler r&d director "even though you may purchase ppe, you don't know necessarily what you made need for a given situation."

The new center will also bring jobs to marshall county.

Nicholson said the company has a plan to hire 60 employees by the end of 20-23.

Jay nicholson, kappler r&d director "the majority of that is going to be on our production floor, we'll have sewing and seam sealing operators, additional personnel, the preparation of the fabrics to sew into garments."

He said right now the company is actively looking to bring in new employees to try to keep up with the demand.

But they're proceeding with caution jay nicholson, kappler r&d director "it's a bit of a challenge to bring in the personnel that we need to continue to expand but also to do it in a wise manner so we're not putting in jeopardy our current employees."

Nicholson told me phase one is expected to be finished by december...there are 3 total phases to the facility.

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