The richest man in Britain has announced he’ll be building a factory to produce hand sanitiser, and hospitals will be able to get it for free.
Oldham-born Sir Jim Ratcliffe is behind the project, claiming the plant will be built ‘in 10 days’, in a bid to solve the ‘critical shortage’ in the UK.
The factory will be constructed in Middlesbrough, with his chemicals company Ineos making the announcement this morning.
Ineos already produces some raw materials required for hand sanitiser, with the aim to produce 1 million bottles per month – both for hospitals and for personal use.
Sir Jim said: “It is becoming increasingly clear that hand to mouth infection is a significant cause of Corona virus contagion and INEOS is Europe’s largest manufacturer of the core ingredient of hand sanitiser.
“We will build two factories in the UK and Germany in 10 days to produce very substantial supplies. INEOS is a company with enormous resources and manufacturing skills. If we can find other ways to help in the coronavirus battle, we are absolutely committed to playing our part.”
This is brilliant!
