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The virucidal coating, produced by ZEN Graphene Solutions Ltd., will increase the protection effectiveness of the PRO+ to 99% COLLINGWOOD, ON, Nov. 10, 2020 /CNW/ - As the resurgence of COVID-19 activity continues in Canada, Trebor Rx (Trebor) is resolute in providing the highest quality PPE for front line workers. With that commitment [...]

By Ian Adams Collingwood Connection Monday, October 26, 2020 A manufacturer has launched an innovative, reusable mask that will cut down on medical waste — with its North American production facilities centred in Collingwood. Trebor Rx should start production in mid-November. Chief executive officer George Irwin estimated the company will [...]

Rob CooperCTV News Barrie Videographer @robcooperctv Contact Published Tuesday, October 27, 2020 6:12PM EDT COLLINGWOOD, ONT. -- A Collingwood manufacturer has created the first recyclable face mask and plans to do a lot of hiring to keep production moving. Since April, Trebor Rx imported about 10 million masks to Canada. Now [...]

Published Saturday, October 24, 2020 10:00PM EDT Last Updated Saturday, October 24, 2020 10:14PM EDT     TORONTO -- A well-known Canadian toy maker is adding mask-making to its business model, in hopes of ensuring Canada doesn’t experience another dangerously low supply of personal protective equipment. Irwin Toy has been [...]

Brenda Elliott, President of Trebor Rx, and George Irwin, CEO of Trebor Rx News May 11, 2020, by Ian Adams Collingwood Connection  When it comes to masks, the president of Irwin Toy isn’t playing around. George Irwin, who calls Collingwood home, has found an almost overnight sideline for [...]

May 1, 2020 CTV News - Medical masks sold by Canada-based Irwin Toys, which has switched to providing personal protective equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic. (source: Irwin Toys) TORONTO --   Ten days ago, Irwin Toy made a dramatic and urgent shift. Instead of just selling dolls and [...]