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Establishment of a production process for FFP2
filtering half masks in accordance with EN 149

Approval and labelling according to the specifications
of the German Federal Ministry of Health

National and EU value network in the model
"Outward processing" (OP)

Customers include the authorities specified in the pandemic
plans of the Federal and Länder governments, and the EU

Long-term operator model as R&D centre and
national emergency reserve production facility
Set up European supply chain

Filtering half masks
to protect
against particles

POTENTIAL CLIENTS
City of Chemnitz
Senate of Berlin
German Federal
Ministry of Health

During the current Corona pandemic, the rising demand for PPE in the counties cannot be fulfilled in an appropriate way.
Consequently, it is in the everlasting interest of the countries for pandemic cases to have a faster production of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Therefore, we propose project NEED-PPE, which will realize a value chain to produce 750,000 filter half masks (FFP2) per day fulfilling demands of EN 149 and Europeans standards.
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Problem

The production of FFP2 protective masks has three challenges:
Procurement
of the appropriate material
1
High-volume production of the masks
2
Coordination including
processing and distribution
3

Solution

The project includes setting up supply chain from the production of the necessary filter medium up the approved filter half mask according to FFP2 in European Standards.
The consortium joins forces in an agile and interdisciplinary team of machine producers, plant designer, textile experts and production planers.
Tested and approved by DEKRA according to specification EN149
1
Production capacity of 4.2 million masks per week from week 15
2
The experts FIGHT bundles the expertise of 4 companies
3
Mission statement
Our mission is an establishment of a production process for FFP2 filtering half masks in accordance with EN 149:

  • Contribution to closing the supply gap during the current pandemic;

  • National emergency supply for future pandemics;

  • Approval and labelling according to the specifications of the German Federal Ministry of Health;

  • Marketing and product liability by the German medical products manufacturer Sporlastic GmbH, Nürtingen, Germany;

  • National and EU value network in the model "Outward processing" (OP);

  • Customers include the authorities specified in the pandemic plans of the Federal and Länder governments, and the EU;

  • Long-term operator model as R&D centre and national emergency reserve production facility.
START OF PRODUCTION: 1/4/2020
LONG-TERM GOAL: 750,000 HALF MASKS / DAY
NOW: : 500,000 PIECES / WEEK (PHASE RAMP-UP)

Product Design Freeze

DESIGN AND INNOVATIONS
SUSTAINABILITY
MATERIALS
CERTIFICATION

Together we develop a filtering half mask that meets the requirements of European standards.
The focus is on the selection of suitable materials and the correct structure of the mask.
We can also implement innovations and new functions such as reusability for FFP2 masks
or an eco-design for sustainability. With an external partner, who acts as lead auditor and accompanies the certification process, valuable time can be saved.


  • Set-up as SMMS
  • Melt blown: PP 20 g/m², electrostatically charged with correspondingly set air permeability
  • Spun bond non-woven fabric: PP 30 g/m², with correspondingly set air permeability
  • No valve necessary
  • Aluminium strip for fixation on the nose and securing the structure while breathing
  • 2 elastic bands for fixation on the head
BUSINESS MODEL
CUSTOMER
VALUE PROPOSITION
REVENUE STREAMS

Project management

A valid business model is crucial for the economic success of your activities. Together we develop a short, medium and long-term business model. We also look at the customer side and make the necessary contacts and accompany you in the negotiations. Your value proposition and the revenue stream are essential. With the help of our methodical and structured approach, we ensure that you position yourself promisingly on the market.
In collaboration with:

  • DEKRA, Essen – notified body for half masks
  • Moldex-Metric AG & Co. KG with registered office in Walddorfhäslach producer of FFP2 half masks – pre-test
Special release – CV19 – as proposed by the Ministry in Germany
Designation e. g. Ref.: CV19 XXXX(FFP2)XXX/LOT(batchless) NR
Development, test and documentation according to REGULATION (EU) 2016/425 incl. Annex II
Taking into account the QMS ISO 13485:2016 and also still in preparation
Pronouncement of a declaration of conformity for product (CE marking)
Lead auditor: Dr Dietmar Schaffarczyk, QS Quality Services Ltd.
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Customers
Key customer:

  • Federal state Baden-Württemberg
  • min. 100.000 – 300.000 pcs. for at least 8 weeks

Potential customers:

  • City of Chemnitz
  • Senate of Berlin
  • Land NRW
  • German Federal Ministry of Health Switzerland
  • Sales via medical supply stores
Meet our team
The smartest people work every day to provide the best service and to make our clients happy
Dr. Timo Schmeltzpfenning
Head of R&D Sporlastic
+49 7022 705181
dr.timo.schmeltzpfenning@sporlastic.de
www.sporlastic.de
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Sporlastic GmbH
Weberstr. 1
72622 Nürtingen
Torsten Schweizer
Authorized Officer / Head of Marketing and Export Sporlastic
‎+49 7072 2705368
torsten.schweizer@sporlastic.de
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Sporlastic GmbH
Weberstr. 1
72622 Nürtingen
Anton Schumann
Textile Entrepreneur
CEO, Partner Gherzi van Delden GmbH
+49 151 15660807
a.schumann@gherzi.com
anton_schumann@mac.com
www.gherzi.com
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Gherzi Germany
Gherzi van Delden GmbH
NAS TEXTILE HUB GmbH
Business Village
Beckerstr. 13
09116 Chemnitz
Sebastiaan van de Loo
Textile Entrepreneur
Gherzi Consultant
+49 160 96958505
svandeloo@gherzi.com
sl@vandeloodevelopment.com
www.gherzi.com
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Gherzi Germany
Gherzi van Delden GmbH
Alter Postweg 12
48499 Salzbergen
Prof. PD Dr.-Ing. Yves-Simon Gloy
Textile Entrepreneur
Gherzi Consultant
+49 175 1190727
y.gloy@gherzi.com
yvesgloy@gmail.com
www.gherzi.com
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Gherzi Germany
Gherzi van Delden GmbH
Business Village
Beckerstr. 13
09116 Chemnitz

Set up of an European supply chain

Projects can be designed individual out of this work packages depending on your needs.
In case of your interest we are looking forward to offering you a corresponding proposal
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