# Honeywell expands Smithfield plant to produce N95 face masks

Honeywell is expanding its manufacturing operations in Smithfield, Rhode Island, to add a new N95 face mask production line. The expansion will create at least 500 new jobs and support the U.S. government's strategic national stockpile.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2020-03-24
- Where: Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States
- Jobs: 500
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 20 million N95 masks per month (total across both lines)
- Products: N95 face masks
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Honeywell](https://endata.com/companies/621.md)

## Sources

- [reliableplant.com](https://www.reliableplant.com/Read/31849/honeywell-expands-manufacturing), 2020-03-24: "We are honored to support the U.S. government's efforts to protect Americans with personal protective equipment made right here in the United States."
- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/honeywell-further-expands-n95-face-mask-production-by-adding-manufacturing-capabilities-in-phoenix-301032066.html), 2020-03-30: "We have moved quickly to expand our production capacity for N95 masks globally and are pleased to announce our second new U.S. manufacturing line to supply the Strategic National Stockpile."

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