Thomas COVID-19 Resource Hub For Manufacturing

COVID-19 Supply Chain Research

Thomas Industrial Surveys and Sourcing Reports

Our monthly surveys and sourcing reports benchmark the impact of COVID-19 on the manufacturing sector and supply chains by capturing fast-moving intelligence to share with the community.

If you’re interested in future opportunities to contribute, sign up for the Thomas Industrial Survey Panel. You’ll be invited to join future surveys, webinars, and discussions with other thought leaders in your community regarding industry-specific subject matter and industrial talking points.

To use this Resource Hub, click the option below that most closely matches your need:

Find COVID-19 Response Suppliers with the Supplier Discovery Tool

To source critical COVID-19 related products or services, click here to source directly from companies that have said they can supply COVID-19 response products/services. Use the “COVID-19 Response” filter to discover, evaluate, and connect with suppliers that you need right now.

If you are a hospital or other group operating on the frontlines of COVID-19 with an open P.O. to fulfill critical COVID-19-related product/service needs, click here.

Quick Links for Critical COVID-19 Medical Supply Categories

Below is a list of critical medical supply categories seeing the most demand right now. (Click the links to see suppliers serving those key categories.)

Click here for more information on the top COVID-19-related product categories with the most sourcing activity right now.

More About Thomas COVID-19 Response System

This in-depth webinar provides an overview of the Thomas Response System, including how we mobilized and validated over 1,700 manufacturers to help fight this pandemic.

How to Source on Thomasnet.com

If you haven't used Thomasnet.com before or would like a quick refresher, please check out this two-minute overview to help you source more efficiently.

Tell Us What You Can Provide

We are working with state and federal government offices to mobilize manufacturers who can produce COVID-19-critical products and supplies. If you already manufacture or can rapidly pivot to manufacture these products, please complete this form.

Get Badged as a COVID-19 Response Supplier

If your business is already listed on Thomasnet.com and you are producing critical COVID-19-related materials, complete this form to have your listing updated to reflect these capabilities. (Note that your Thomasnet.com company profile will not be updated with the COVID-19 Response Supplier badge unless you complete the form.)

All verified manufacturers responding to the call to support COVID-19 efforts will:

- Be listed in the “COVID-19 Response” category on Thomasnet.com with customized descriptions based on the response capabilities offered
- Have a “COVID-19 Response” badge displayed on their company profile and will remain visible in all relevant categories for the duration of this crisis

For more information on this badging program, please review our FAQs.

Not Yet Registered on Thomasnet.com? Sign Up for Free

By registering on Thomasnet.com, buyers and engineers sourcing products and services can find your business quickly and easily. After receiving your submission, our team will review your website, create your company profile on Thomasnet.com, and add your business to the appropriate categories in our 70,000+ category taxonomy of the manufacturing and industrial space. You do not need to take any further action after submitting your business to be listed.

Connect with State, Federal, and Independent Groups Looking for COVID-19 Supplies

If you are a hospital or other group operating on the frontlines of COVID-19 with an open P.O. to fulfill critical COVID-19-related product/service needs, click here.

Connecticut is seeking donations of PPE. If you can donate, click here.
FEMA is looking for medical supplies or equipment for sale and for donation.
Michigan is asking manufacturers with supplies available to donate them for distribution as needed across the state. Donations can be directed to the Michigan Community Service Commission at COVID19donations@michigan.gov or by calling 517-335-4295.
National Association of Manufacturers is looking for manufacturers who can provide critical medical supplies. To volunteer, complete the group’s COVID-19 NAM Components Survey.
New Jersey is need of PPE and medical equipment; find out more here.
New York City is seeking businesses with the ability to source and/or make products to support the city's COVID-19 response work. You can also directly contact Covid19supplies@esd.ny.gov or call 212-803-3100.
New York City’s Elmhurst Hospital is in need of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) donations with at least 6 months left until expiration, including N95 and procedure surgical masks, face shields, goggles, nurse caps, shoe covers, isolation gowns, disposable scrubs, Tyvek coveralls, and Purell. Email them directly at ElmhurstAuxiliary@nychhc.org to help.
New York is asking all PPE suppliers who have available inventory to sell to the state by filling out this form, and for those willing to donate PPE, goods, or services to fill out this form.
Oregon is asking for surplus PPE donations for distribution throughout Oregon.
Pennsylvania's Department of Community & Economic Development is asking local manufacturers who can produce critical medical supplies to complete this form.
Protect a Nurse Project is looking for donations of PPE for hospitals across the country. (There may also be opportunities for PPE sales with these contacts.)
Washington needs specific infection-control products and other healthcare supplies in bulk quantities.
Canada's federal government is looking for Canadian suppliers who can provide needed materials to combat the outbreak. Learn more and submit your company's information here.
Ontario's government and OCE are supporting a collaboration platform for companies to work together to create solutions to the virus. You can learn more here.

Face Shields

Multiple manufacturers and independent groups have made face shield templates available:

Avid 3D printable face shields by Avid Product Development
Face shield designs, specs, and instructions from Bauer
Face shield 3D printing models, templates, and assembly instructions from Budmen Industries
Face shield drawings and designs from Badger Shield

Face Masks

Stopgap face mask (SFM) 3D printed designs are available from the NIH
A number of different websites are now offering free patterns to make face masks:
Once sewn, Vanderbilt University Medical Center offers helpful advice on how to donate your handmade supplies.

Face Mask Adjuster

A pattern is also now available to 3D print a face mask strap holder to reduce ear strain for healthcare workers who constantly wear mask straps around their ears. The free design has been approved by the National Institute of Health.

Respirators

NIH 3D Print Exchange has a variety of respirator, face shield, and other 3D printed medical supply designs available.

Ventilators

MIT has shared its ~$500 emergency ventilator design with the public in hopes of increasing ventilator production worldwide.
Medtronic is allowing public access to the design specifications for the Puritan Bennett™ 560 (PB 560) to enable the industry to assist in rapid ventilator manufacturing to help the front lines dealing with COVID-19.
We at Thomas created this in-depth guide on different types of ventilators and how they are made.

Hands-Free Door Opener

HP published designs for two 3D printed door openers - one to be attached to a door handle, the other to be held in the user's hand as a personal opener, to limit the transfer of germs on door handles with frequent use.

Hand Sanitizer

A number of groups have published approaches for creating your own hand sanitizer, including:

Medical Devices

iFixit has created a database of over 63,000 medical device manuals to help biomedical technicians with repairs during the pandemic.

Which option best describes your current situation?

I'm ready to go, I just need drawings/specs.

Click the section above to see links to view designs, templates, and other key files for producing face shields, face masks, ventilators, and hand sanitizer. We have also created this comprehensive overview on how to make PPE for manufacturers.

More details can also be found in our guides on manufacturing surgical masks, N95 respirators, ventilators, gloves, cloth masks, face shields, and protective gowns.

I'm ready to go, I just need to know who needs these supplies.

Complete this form to indicate your capacity to produce COVID-19-related supplies for other manufacturers.

Recent research found that Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, was beneficial to the recovery of critically ill and hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in the United Kingdom. Here is a list of top suppliers of Dexamethasone in the USA and Canada.

More than 35 U.S. governors and Canadian premiers have issued executive orders over the past few weeks mandating non-essential workers to stay home in an effort to avoid further amplifying the spread of COVID-19.

It is important to note that some businesses, including manufacturing and often construction or trucking, have been deemed essential and are exempt from these mandates.

Click here for specific state-by-state information, links, and essential business listings on shutdowns across the U.S. and specific provincial closures across Canada. The page is updated multiple times a day to reflect the latest closures.

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation is also tracking COVID-19 measures, spread, and projections on a state-by-state basis for both the U.S. and Canada, with frequent updates.

Our team has compiled a number of useful internal and external resources for your reference as you continue to guide your team and business through these uncertain times.

Free Tools to Help Your Team

MachineMetrics is offering free access to their machine monitoring platform to businesses working on critical COVID-19 medical supply production.
VKS is offering their work instruction software for free to any companies impacted by COVID-19.
Webex’s web conference software is now available for free.
Slack is offering its paid messaging tool for free for the next 3 months.
Hubspot is offering a number of free marketing and communication tools, in addition to lowering their prices on other product options.
Upwork is offering a series of Work Together Talent Grants valued at up to $25,000 in support of projects that aim to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. These grants, which act as Upwork credits (that do not need to be repaid), allow selected applicants to work with remote professionals with specific skill sets.

Keep Your Business Running Smoothly

How to Reopen a School or Business - Checklist and Supplies Needed for Reopening After COVID-19 (A Thomas Technical Guide)
How to Be an Effective Leader in Times of Uncertainty (Thomas Insights)
3 Ways to Effectively Communicate with Clients and Employees During a Crisis (Thomas Insights)
How to Promote Your Manufacturing Business During An Economic Downturn (Thomas)
What Manufacturers Need to Know About the Defense Production Act (Thomas)
Daily Updates: Shipping and Logistics Tracker for COVID-19 Impacts (Thomas)
Economic Recovery Incentive Overview (Hickey & Associates)
Official COVID-19 Response Guide for Businesses (CDC)
Coronavirus Resource Center (Harvard)
Industrial COVID-19 Resources (The Association For Manufacturing Technology)
Coronavirus and Force Majeure Clauses: Considerations for Industrial Projects and Distribution Chains (The National Law Review)

Keep Your Team Healthy and Working Efficiently

How to Keep Your Employees Safe if You Can't Stop Production During COVID-19 Outbreak (Thomas Insights)
10 Apps to Help You Work Remotely (Thomas Insights)
6 Tips to Boost Productivity While Working at Home During Coronavirus Outbreak (Thomas Insights)
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (OSHA)
List of Disinfectants Suitable for Use Against COVID-19 (EPA)
Real-Time Coronavirus Spread Dashboard (Johns Hopkins University)

For American Businesses

If you are a business leader looking for financial support because of COVID-19, review our complete Guide to Federal & State COVID-19 Financial Relief Programs Available for Small Businesses, which outlines and includes direct links to apply for all state-specific and nationwide loan or other financial relief programs.

Business owners can also find more resources from FEMA on their Recovery and Economic Support Page, and farmers can find out more about CFAP grants and other resources being offered by the USDA as part of the CARES Act.

For Canadian Businesses

The Canadian federal government has announced a support package to pair with provincial support packages for small businesses. More information can be found here, and there are several other resources for Canadian companies here.

Participate in the Thomas Industrial Survey Panel

Join the Thomas Industrial Survey Panel to help us collect business intelligence that we share for free on a monthly basis through the Thomas Industry Updates newsletter.

We conduct monthly surveys to benchmark the impact of COVID-19 on manufacturing by sector to capture fast-moving intelligence to share with the industrial community. By combining our platform data with a monthly survey taken by more than a thousand manufacturing companies from across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, aerospace & defense, oil & gas, and pharmaceutical, we are better positioned to understand the immediate effects and emerging trends on coronavirus impacts on the manufacturing community.

Sign up for the Thomas Industry Update daily newsletter to receive the latest COVID-19 updates and resources directly to your inbox.

You can also check out Thomas Insights, the news and analysis section of Thomas. New articles and videos are published daily.

Monthly COVID-19 Industrial Impact Surveys

You can refer to our surveys and sourcing reports that benchmark the impact of COVID-19 on the manufacturing sector and supply chains by capturing fast-moving intelligence to share with the community.

Thomas Manufacturing Index

The Thomas Manufacturing Index, or “TMX”, is a new index that measures industrial activity in the United States and Canada. Every day thousands of engineers, procurement professionals, and logistics companies use Thomasnet.com to source suppliers and partners, download product specifications, and submit requests for proposals. These tens of thousands of daily actions are fundamental to industrial production and represent a true measure of the health of the manufacturing sector.

TMX is built with first-party data representing a highly diverse set of companies including Fortune 1,000, Mid-Market, and SMBs. This depth and breadth of coverage makes TMX one of the most powerful financial and economic forward indicators to date.

For more information on TMX or to view recent Thomas Index Report videos featuring Thomas CEO and President Tony Uphoff, click here.

Press Room

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Contact Us

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Rita Lieberman at rlieberman@thomasnet.com
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The purpose of the Thomas COVID-19 Resource Hub is to help connect manufacturing and industry professionals with useful information pertaining to the fast-developing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on the industry. If you have feedback on the quality of the content of this hub, you can click the blue 'Feedback' tab on the right side of the page to share your thoughts and experience. While we endeavor to curate and create the most up-to-date information, please note that this hub is subjected to updates in real-time and we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Please also note that Thomas does not provide, endorse, or guarantee any third-party product, service or information. Thomas is not affiliated with the vendors featured on this Resource Hub and is not responsible for their products and services. The Thomas COVID-19 Resource Hub may contain links to other websites not maintained by us. We are not responsible for the practices or the content of such other websites and apps.