In March of 2020, medical professionals reached out to Jamestown Plastics CEO, Jay Baker, and, in light of the pandemic and worldwide need for face coverings, pleaded with Baker to produce much needed face coverings. Instead of replicating what was already in existence, and in true Jamestown Plastics fashion, the team started with a blank slate and had a revolutionary new face shield designed that afternoon. The first product was in the hands of the medical professionals by 3 o’clock, the next afternoon!