Thank you so much, Lori, for giving us access to critical PPE supplies during this challenging time.
You have ensured that the youth we serve and our staff are protected.
Clare Armbruster, Larkin Street Youth Services
San Francisco, California
We help hospitals and others who need masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE) by working with:
• Professional, Ethical, Authorized Dealers
• Manufacturers Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Established, Proven Manufacturers that Comply with US and International Laws
• Air Cargo, Shipping, and Freight Forwarding Companies
• Warehouse Companies that use Bonded Facilities Approved by US Customs
• Banks, Hedge Fund Companies, etc.
In March of 2020, I was shocked to see news featuring a doctor pleading for masks for his patients and staff. He had swollen mask imprints on his face. I asked a client if he knew where we could get masks. Synchronicity -- my client said that he works with a mask manufacturing company because his hemp company requires a clean environment, like in hospitals.
I researched laws regarding healthcare supplies, international trade, and manufacturers. There are a multitude of due diligence steps, including authenticating documentation with the FDA, US Customs, independent testing companies to ensure quality PPE, financial institutions, air and ocean shipping companies, and international agencies.
Many hospitals and organizations who need PPE have inadequate funding -- we wish to collaborate with corporate giving teams, philanthropic organizations, celebrities, etc. We would love your referral to donors and others who wish to protect lives.
Take care!
Lori and Team
Challenges
There are a multitude of challenges involving PPE:
Solution
We refer buyers to Professional, Ethical Authorized Dealers of PPE
Manufacturers and Authorized Dealers have provided our team with authenticated certifications, including:
• FDA certificates
• Proof of testing and inspection reports by an independent company (SGS or other professional third party)
• Certificates of Liability Insurance
• Certificates from US Customs
• Certificates of Authorized Dealers
• Certificates from Public Health Departments
• Reseller Permits
• Business Licenses
• Certificates of Liability Insurance
The inventory of manufacturers changes rapidly each day...for example, orders are cancelled at the last minute because the buyer's funding did not occur.
The locations of shipments are in motion -- they may be On The Ground (OTG) in the US, at an airport, at Customs and Border Protection facilities, an ocean port, at the factory, etc.
Pricing changes rapidly, depending on the supply, demand, quantity, costs, and instability in this highly volatile marketplace.
Our partners manufacture PPE, including:
• Gloves (including powder-free nitrile gloves by Cranberry, Cardinal Health, and other manufacturers)
• 3-ply and 4-ply Surgical Masks (for one-time use or washable)
• KN95 Masks
• N95 Masks (including by 3M brand - Model 1860 and others)
• Gowns: Civilian and approved for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/ Emergency Room (ER)
• Sanitizers
• Face shields
• Goggles
We also have access to approved and certified:
• COVID Test Kits
• Vaccines
To be referred to a dealer or manufacturer, please email us your needs, including:
1. Info about the client (medical supply company, hospital, etc.)
2. Items needed
3. Quantity
4. Destination of the items
5. Estimated budget
6. Preferred date of delivery
Once we receive your info, we will research the best way to fulfill your needs and introduce you to an authentic manufacturer or supplier.
The suppliers will typically provide:
• proof that the inventory is available (proof of life, time-stamped videos of the inventory)
• an invitation to inspect the goods
• quote
• invoice
• schedule for the order to be picked up or delivered, with tracking info
Planning for transportation and storage of masks:
• Different manufacturers use various box sizes, for example:
• Each box may contain 2,000 masks
• Each box is 22"x16"x17"
• 20 boxes per pallet
• 20 boxes x 2,000 respirators = 40,000 masks per pallet
• 28 pallets per truck = 1.12 million masks per truck
The best way to reach us is via email so our team can reply to you the quickest.
If we do not reply to your email within 24 hours, please call us at 510.559.8119 because your email may have accidentally gone to spam.
Thank you!
Lori and Team
You have ensured that the youth we serve and our staff are protected.
Clare Armbruster, Larkin Street Youth Services
San Francisco, California
We help hospitals and others who need masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE) by working with:
• Professional, Ethical, Authorized Dealers
• Manufacturers Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Established, Proven Manufacturers that Comply with US and International Laws
• Air Cargo, Shipping, and Freight Forwarding Companies
• Warehouse Companies that use Bonded Facilities Approved by US Customs
• Banks, Hedge Fund Companies, etc.
In March of 2020, I was shocked to see news featuring a doctor pleading for masks for his patients and staff. He had swollen mask imprints on his face. I asked a client if he knew where we could get masks. Synchronicity -- my client said that he works with a mask manufacturing company because his hemp company requires a clean environment, like in hospitals.
I researched laws regarding healthcare supplies, international trade, and manufacturers. There are a multitude of due diligence steps, including authenticating documentation with the FDA, US Customs, independent testing companies to ensure quality PPE, financial institutions, air and ocean shipping companies, and international agencies.
Many hospitals and organizations who need PPE have inadequate funding -- we wish to collaborate with corporate giving teams, philanthropic organizations, celebrities, etc. We would love your referral to donors and others who wish to protect lives.
Take care!
Lori and Team
Challenges
There are a multitude of challenges involving PPE:
- Demand is extremely high (masks are needed for about 7.8 billion people minus people who live in remote areas)
- Demand is extremely urgent, occurring simultaneously, internationally
- Supplies are limited because there are a few manufacturers that create high quality PPE that are approved by the FDA
- Funding is limited at hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, etc.
- There are unethical companies selling PPE of poor quality
- Unethical companies over-charge and do not comply with state and local statutes (for example, California Penal Code Section 396 places a maximum ceiling on pricing)
- Pricing is highly volatile
- Operational inconsistencies occur throughout the supply chain
- Minimum order quantities (MOQs) vary amongst Authorized Dealers, Manufacturers, and Suppliers
- Inventories change quickly
- Transportation logistics through air, sea, and land are complex
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) change rapidly regarding production, payment, distribution, and transportation
- Domestic and international banking issues slow down the process
- New buyers of PPE may be unaware of how to authenticate and test PPE
- Costs on raw materials and transportation are rising
- In 2020, the US government did not create a clearinghouse that distributed PPE and medical supplies fairly
- In 2020, the US government seized supplies paid by hospitals and states without just cause
Solution
We refer buyers to Professional, Ethical Authorized Dealers of PPE
Manufacturers and Authorized Dealers have provided our team with authenticated certifications, including:
• FDA certificates
• Proof of testing and inspection reports by an independent company (SGS or other professional third party)
• Certificates of Liability Insurance
• Certificates from US Customs
• Certificates of Authorized Dealers
• Certificates from Public Health Departments
• Reseller Permits
• Business Licenses
• Certificates of Liability Insurance
The inventory of manufacturers changes rapidly each day...for example, orders are cancelled at the last minute because the buyer's funding did not occur.
The locations of shipments are in motion -- they may be On The Ground (OTG) in the US, at an airport, at Customs and Border Protection facilities, an ocean port, at the factory, etc.
Pricing changes rapidly, depending on the supply, demand, quantity, costs, and instability in this highly volatile marketplace.
Our partners manufacture PPE, including:
• Gloves (including powder-free nitrile gloves by Cranberry, Cardinal Health, and other manufacturers)
• 3-ply and 4-ply Surgical Masks (for one-time use or washable)
• KN95 Masks
• N95 Masks (including by 3M brand - Model 1860 and others)
• Gowns: Civilian and approved for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/ Emergency Room (ER)
• Sanitizers
• Face shields
• Goggles
We also have access to approved and certified:
• COVID Test Kits
• Vaccines
To be referred to a dealer or manufacturer, please email us your needs, including:
1. Info about the client (medical supply company, hospital, etc.)
2. Items needed
3. Quantity
4. Destination of the items
5. Estimated budget
6. Preferred date of delivery
Once we receive your info, we will research the best way to fulfill your needs and introduce you to an authentic manufacturer or supplier.
The suppliers will typically provide:
• proof that the inventory is available (proof of life, time-stamped videos of the inventory)
• an invitation to inspect the goods
• quote
• invoice
• schedule for the order to be picked up or delivered, with tracking info
Planning for transportation and storage of masks:
• Different manufacturers use various box sizes, for example:
• Each box may contain 2,000 masks
• Each box is 22"x16"x17"
• 20 boxes per pallet
• 20 boxes x 2,000 respirators = 40,000 masks per pallet
• 28 pallets per truck = 1.12 million masks per truck
The best way to reach us is via email so our team can reply to you the quickest.
If we do not reply to your email within 24 hours, please call us at 510.559.8119 because your email may have accidentally gone to spam.
Thank you!
Lori and Team
