April 15, 2020
Boeing temporarily halts S.C. 787 operations Boeing temporarily suspended all 787 operations in South Carolina starting last week in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Operations will remain suspended until further notice. (Charleston Regional Business Journal) Boat cover manufacturer begins making face masks Boat cover and shade manufacturer LaPorte’s Products Inc. has converted its production line to make nonmedical masks for companies that need them to keep their employees working. The company is able to produce between 500 and 700 masks per week and has enough material to produce a total of 30,000 masks. (Charleston Regional Business Journal) | 