A Welshpool company has sent hundreds of its products to countries including the United States and Italy where manufacturers are ramping up production of ventilators and face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.

Invertek Drives makes variable frequency drives (VFDs) which form part of global supply chain these key medical devices rely on.

The VFDs are also being used to control ventilation and temperature control systems in medical facilities being set up to cater for patients.

“Our priority is to ensure the drives are despatched as quickly as possible through our global partners to key medical device manufacturers,” said Rhydian Welson, Sales and Marketing Director at Invertek Drives.

“We are working with our global network of distributors to ensure adequate stock levels and in many cases, we are working closely with couriers and freight operators to deliver the Optidrive VFDs as quickly as possible through air express services.”

Invertek Drives employs more than 200 people at its global headquarters and manufacturing facility near Welshpool.

It has introduced robust systems to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This includes introducing a new shift system ensuring no contact between staff at each shift changeover. The operations layout also means employees work at a safe distance from each other. A significantly enhanced level of sanitising and cleaning is also undertaken throughout the facility.