# Honeywell to build face mask production line in Newhouse, Scotland

Honeywell will build a new production line at its Newhouse, Scotland site capable of producing up to 4.5 million FFP2 and FFP3 disposable face masks per month. The UK government ordered 70 million masks, with production expected to start in July 2020, creating approximately 450 jobs.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2020-05-01
- Where: Newhouse, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Jobs: 450
- Starts operating: Jul 2020
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 4.5 million masks per month
- Products: FFP2 disposable face masks, FFP3 disposable face masks, Honeywell SuperOne face masks
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Honeywell](https://endata.com/companies/621.md)
- [United Kingdom Government](https://endata.com/companies/46924.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [honeywell.com](https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/press/2020/05/honeywell-expands-face-mask-production-in-europe-with-new-manufacturing-line-in-the-united-kingdom), 2020-05-01: "The U.K. government has ordered 70 million of the locally produced Honeywell SuperOne face masks, with production expected to start as early as July."

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