Manufacturing

Corning Incorporated today announced a donation of surgical masks to Inspira Health Foundation in Vineland, N.J. This foundation is overseeing the distribution of all medical supplies to its hospital facilities supporting the urgent needs of frontline medical staff combating the COVID-19 crisis.

The division of Corning Incorporated recently supported New York State’s efforts to look after its citizens and manage the high levels of COVID-19 across the region. Working closely with the Department of Health, Corning has prioritized and expedited shipments of key laboratory consumable products used for COVID-19 applications to support testing efforts taking place at the New York State Laboratory.

Dow Chemical is now making hand sanitizer in five locations around the world. They will produce 880,000 eight-ounce bottles per week. Chief Executive Officer Jim Fitterling talks to David Westin on "Bloomberg Markets."

Lear Corp., a global supplier of vehicle components, is opening up its playbook on reopening plans to encourage others to follow its guide.

Honeywell International Inc. said its profit rose for the first quarter, though sales fell and the company withdrew its financial guidance for the year as the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted supply chains.

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that it will immediately expand its manufacturing operations in Smithfield, Rhode Island, to produce N95 face masks in support of the U.S. government’s response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Sandy Springs-based Newell Brands’ recent sales fell 25%, and it furloughed 5,000 workers as it dealt with ripple effects from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a company filing Friday.

Many of America’s most successful companies are giving money, supplies and know-how to take on the COVID-19 crisis at home and abroad. The article highlights the response from a number of Fortune 500 companies.

Mike Petters, CEO of Huntington Ingalls, discusses the shipbuilding supply chain and the company’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tom Linebarger, Cummins CEO, joins “Squawk on the Street” to discuss the company’s new partnership with 3M to respond to coronavirus.