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North Philly’s Boathouse Sports, run by a former Olympic rower, switches gears to make masks and other coronavirus PPE | Mike Jensen

“We just wanted to do the right thing. Number one, to help with the COVID crisis. The [PPE] supply chain was empty. ... Some huge companies are getting involved, but some of the hospitals needed it immediately.”

Founder and CEO John Strotbeck stands for a portrait at the entrance to the Boathouse Sports factory. The company, which normally manufactures custom sports apparel, has switched to making personal protective equipment.
Founder and CEO John Strotbeck stands for a portrait at the entrance to the Boathouse Sports factory. The company, which normally manufactures custom sports apparel, has switched to making personal protective equipment.Read moreTIM TAI / Staff Photographer
    by Mike Jensen | Columnist
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