Medical Supply Company Leverages Foreign Trade Zone to Launch PPE Work & School Kits

Michigan–based STEWART Industries‘ new medical–focused division, STEWART Medical Supply, has launched a series of PPE kits which contain masks, sanitizer, and gloves to make it safer to return to school

Grand Rapids, Michigan – Michigan-based STEWART Industries recently moved into the medical space with the launch of STEWART Medical Supply, which is now introducing a series of customizable back-to-school and work kits. The kits will provide businesses, organizations, schools, universities, and students with the needed protection as they return to work and school. While some schools have already made the switch to online learning and others have resumed in-person classes, the need for masks, sanitizer, and gloves have never been greater. STEWART Medical Supply has been able to leverage its connections within the medical industry, as well as its affiliation with a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), to make these kits available for purchase at fair and competitive prices. 

“Going back to school comes with a lot of uncertainties, but safety shouldn’t be one of them,” said Erick Stewart, President, and Co-owner of STEWART Industries. “Although some schools have already announced online curriculums for the 2020-2021 school year, down the road, they will welcome students back through their doors. Our team wanted to assist our education systems, so we created a flexible and customizable kit to help. Our biggest concern is keeping students and workers safe, and that shouldn’t have to come with a high price tag. That’s why our Back-2-It Kits are being offered at an affordable price point.” 

Each base kit includes 200 disposable 3-ply masks, a 32 oz hand sanitizer with pump, 100 pack of medium disposable gloves, and 1 container of 500 count disinfectant wipes. Back-2-It Kits can also be customized to meet each school’s needs. STEWART Medical Supply is ISO 13485:2016 certified, which is the standard for Quality Management System (QMS) for designing and manufacturing medical supplies. All materials within the kit meet the most competitive and fair prices within the market. This is thanks to STEWART Industries’ ability to leverage its Foreign Trade Zone and reliable medical supply chain relationships. 

“We are grateful for the ability to have these tools at our disposal,” said Stewart. “It is now our turn to help our country with products they can trust to be high quality and reliable. Our mission is to help stop the spread of COVID-19 so that businesses and schools can focus on what matters most: getting back to normal.” 

The decision to reopen schools isn’t an easy one to make, but STEWART Industries hopes to make protecting staff and students a little easier with the Back-2-It Kits. Schools must plan long term and be prepared for whatever lies ahead, such as another PPE shortage, even if classes are currently being held online. 

STEWART Industries brings global connections and networks in the medical industry, along with MBE, HUBZone, and Government certified contractor status to client partnerships. STEWART Medical Supply can fulfill all medical device needs at fair prices since its FTZ allows for quality control, inspection to eliminate waste, location advantages, and more. 

For more information or to request a kit, visit stewartindustriesusa.com/b2s/. 

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About STEWART Industries
STEWART Industries is a minority firm located in Battle Creek, Michigan. STEWART helps manufacturing companies to improve product quality, line balance issues, off-line processes, and support the overall effectiveness of their current customer base. Incorporated in May of the year 2000, we serve Michigan and the Central/Northern and Southern United States. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and SDB Government Certified. We take pride in the performance of our associates and the consistency of our processes. Our goal is to put our values to work for you-improving your processes by providing cost-effective inspection and sub–assembly work.