As the world begins to experience the second wave of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections, Kodak’s Authorised Dealer in strategic African countries for more than 2 decades – FC Group has commenced free distribution of premier washable 3-layer face masks to schools and local communities in the company’s operational stations across the Continent starting from Lagos, Nigeria.
According to a release made available to WHERE To print magazine, FC Group gesture is not only to help halt resurgence of the pandemic but to also add a positive outcome to an end of a disruptive COVID-19 year; “The world has seen chaos and has been thrown into uncharted territory since February 2020, however we’ve all found heartwarming stories to make us smile. FC Group therefore decided to donate premier washable 3-layer face masks with carbon filter option, to schools and local communities in Lagos and Cream Cot School in Isolo is the first to receive such donations.”
WHERE To Print gathered that the washable face masks are made of 100% woven cotton outer layer, filtering non-woven cotton mid layer, 100% soft woven cotton inner layer and reusable 3-ply fabric mask conforming to GB 18401-2010 National General Safety Technical Code for Textile Products standards; breathable and shaped to fit snugly on the face and under chin.
Presenting the FC Group-Kodak branded face masks to Cream Cot School, FC Group’s Engineer Kunle Ogunjobi saw the joy on the faces of the young pupils wanting to make a difference noting however that while; “The students were delighted to receive their own reusable masks”, all schools and local communities on the Continent must be encouraged to wear face masks in a bid to deter infections and contain the spread of COVID-19.
It should be noted that Mr. Fenton Curley led FC Group has continued to impact the communities in which he does business in Africa. Apart from the Cycling Project, where he sponsors and mentors enthusiastic riders with gear, kit, training and advise plus the ongoing Library Project, where he is currently supporting the building and resourcing of a community library in Prampram, Ghana, Mr. Curley is keen to provide more local support across Africa countries where he spread his business tentacles.
FC Group has been Kodak’s Authorised Dealer in Africa for over two decades supplying digital and conventional prepress, NX Flexcel solutions for flexo and packaging industry plus consumables to Africa main markets such as Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast. The company has been severally recognised as Kodak’s trusted partner and recently by Miraclon – to also support and supply to other major East African countries namely Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zanzibar among others. Not only that, FC Group is also the Official Distributor and Service Agent for Glunz & Jensen equipment in West and East Africa. A remarkable achievement after diligently serving the Printing Industry in Africa with efficient systems, consumables, and after-sales support service for many years.
For more information about FC Group, visit www.fcexports.co.uk
