2020: What a Year!
This year has been an incredible challenge in many ways. Not only was it wholly unexpected, but we've all had to change our daily routines – the same goes for our normal operations at eFoam. Like others, we were uncertain what the year would hold, but eFoam quickly began supporting front-line workers with additional PPE in the early stages of the pandemic. We're pleased to say our operations are returning to a sense of normality.
Despite the bumpy road, we're proud that eFoam has played an essential part in the fight against Coronavirus. With our operations and manufacturing able to adapt quickly, we promptly produced a range of products used in healthcare settings. Early on, this included beds, seat wedges, protective equipment and scan supports, particularly given the high number of people sadly admitted to hospital with the virus.
The UK's pioneering Nightingale Hospital, dedicated to treating Coronavirus, was one of many recipients of foam-based PPE and medical equipment, and our products were distributed nationally. During the first lockdown, eFoam supplied over 2 million foam components, and we continued to supply thousands each week in our efforts to support those looking after the most vulnerable.
Coronavirus hasn't only brought medical challenges and unprecedented demand in the health sector; it has also brought huge disruption across the UK. That includes the supply chains that work with eFoam to provide the components we need to manufacture our foam products. With limited raw materials and delivery delays, these battles aren't over, but we're pleased to supply our customers to the very best of our ability, always giving our utmost to source whatever foam they need.
While we continue to navigate this year's uncertainty, we'd like to give huge thanks to our dedicated, understanding and loyal customers who have supported eFoam throughout, whether through professional orders or personal projects. We've experienced demand unlike any other, and we've done our very best to meet customer needs while supporting the wider community.
It's been a year to remember. We've seen so many people embrace different projects, reflected in the orders we've received, from home DIY and upholstery projects to business-as-usual trade. We've taken pride in our customer service and enjoyed seeing how our foam has been used in crafting, outdoor uses and other personal projects.
What we've all learned this year is that community matters most in times of change. We've seen people from all walks of life come together to make the best of the year's challenges. As it draws to a close, we'd like to wish all our customers and staff a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2021.
