Rep. Richardson Encourages Organizations to Access PPE at Ohio Manufacturing Alliance Exchange

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) is encouraging local organizations to utilize the Ohio Emergency PPE Makers’ Exchange, a new initiative recently launched by the Ohio Manufacturing Alliance. The exchange is an online marketplace for organizations to access a wide selection of personal protective equipment (PPE) created by Ohio manufacturers.

“This is a new tool to help our healthcare professionals, first responders, and other businesses that desperately need PPE,” said Richardson. “I applaud the Ohio Manufacturing Alliance for stepping up and helping our fellow Ohioans in need.”

The Ohio Manufacturing Alliance announced earlier this week nearly 2,000 manufacturers have signed up for the exchange. The Ohio Emergency PPE Makers’ Exchange essentially is an online marketplace, which allows organizations who require PPE to connect with manufacturers that have created it and other equipment.

Organizations can utilize the exchange by using search tools to connect with the manufacturers in order to obtain the PPE they are seeking to help combat the coronavirus.

Manufacturers who believe they can produce PPE can still sign-up by completing the survey here https://ohiomfg.formstack.com/forms/repurposing_project. Organizations facing shortages of PPE can access the Ohio Emergency PPE Makers’ Exchange at https://repurposingproject.sharetribe.com/.