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covid-19 is boosting innovation | The Economist “ Covid-19 has turned so many businesses on their heads . Being flexible , agile and reactive seem to be the key attributes we all need to adopt ”

that can reduce viruses and bacteria by over 99 per cent in two hours . This process is the first commercial textile treatment in the world to pass the ISO method test on the COVID-19 virus , with the Screenworks mask also obtaining this certification .
The Bumpaa brand has since expanded to include an antiviral glove range , and the company is reporting its highest volume of sales since 2019 . “ We knew we had to think on our feet , and to come up with something that would not only help to make up the lost sales , but which would also support the future growth of the business and be in line with our goals , working practices and ethics ," Gilmour says .
" Our business model has always focused on the trade , but with the new Bumpaa brand we have seen a shift to include selling to end users , either directly , or through resellers . The opportunities are endless when it comes to markets and products . I am so excited by the new phase that Screenworks is now entering . COVID-19 has turned so many businesses on their heads . Being flexible , agile and reactive seem to be the key attributes we all need to adopt .”
The face mask alternative While face masks are the most effective way to prevent the transmission of COVID- 19 , they can cause discomfort , especially in
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