Bona Fide Masks Corp. Responds to Unprecedented Surge in Demand with Increased Production, Workflow and Staff.

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y., January 7, 2021 –

Bona Fide Masks Corp. (www.bonafidemasks.com), part of the Ball Chain Manufacturing Co., Inc. (Ball Chain) family of companies out of Mount Vernon, New York, responds urgently to the demand surge caused by the recent rise in Covid-19. Bona Fide Masks is currently experiencing increased consumer demand for high-quality, authentic masks’, well surpassing previous spikes. The masks sold by Bona Fide Masks continue to be recognized by highly reputable sources such as The Wire Cutter, The Strategist, and Scientific America as the recommended masks to help protect against this highly contagious variant.

Bona Fide Masks’ swift response to these operational challenges include the following steps. Effective immediately, Bona Fide Masks is operating 6 or 7 days a week with evening and early morning shifts. The company has significantly increased its work force to accommodate these shifts and bolster its fulfillment efforts. Additionally, Bona Fide Masks has leveraged its direct and exclusive relationships with mask producers Guangzhou Powecom Labor Insurance Supplies Co., LTD. (Powecom) and Guangzhou Harley Commodity Company Ltd. (Harley) to rapidly increase production with the purchase of additional machinery, the expansion of production shifts and the agreement to continue production through the Chinese New Year.

“Bona Fide Masks was formed in the height of the pandemic to address the critical needs of frontline workers in dire need of protective masks. We remain committed to doing the right thing and maintaining our high level of trust and transparency. Over the last two years, we are very proud to have established ourselves as the most trusted mask provider in the U.S. In recent days, we have seen unprecedented demand from our customers. We want our customers to know we are doing everything to fulfill their orders and deliver our trusted masks as quickly as possible. We have a dedicated team here that is working around the clock to keep up with this latest surge. We will continue to increase production and add new employees in shipping, fulfilment and customer service. ” – Bill Taubner, President of Bona Fide Masks.

“Bona Fide Masks has been an excellent partner and we are proud to work with them exclusively in the USA. We are honored to do our part to increase production and address the needs of the Bona Fide Masks customers. We will be working through the Chinese New Year to make sure we increase our shipments to Bona Fide Masks and continue to deliver the highest-level masks to Bona Fide Mask’s customers. We continue to be thankful for our strong relationship with Bona Fide Masks.” – Jing Yip, Powecom’s Marketing and Export Officer.

More about Ball Chain Manufacturing. Co., Inc.:

Family-owned and -operated since 1938, Ball Chain is the only major U.S. manufacturer of metal ball chain and attachments. The company's ball chain is featured in window roller shades, light fixtures, plumbing devices, keychains and jewelry items. Headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York. with global distribution, Ball Chain designs and fabricates innovative products while providing exemplary customer service. After entering the interior design market with ShimmerScreen® decorative metal curtains, the company further diversified its offerings with the launch of LogoTags, a promotional products division. Ball Chain is proud of its commitment to the American workforce and the environment. The company has earned industry recognition for its responsible business practices, including "green business" certification from the Green Business Bureau (GBB) and certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Media Contact:

914.664.7500

Bill Taubner, President

Cristina Chianese, Director of Marketing

Ball Chain Mfg. Co., Inc. / Bona Fide Masks Corp.

info@bonafidemasks.com

Source: Bona Fide Masks Corporation