CMD will be Reincorporated into CTS

In March of last year we initiated Coronavirus Technology Solutions with comprehensive coverage of HVAC, filters, masks, and monitoring. In July we took the additional step of excerpting portions of this service covering masks  to make it freely accessible. The goal was to convince people that Comfortable, Attractive, Tight Fitting Efficient masks were one of the most important weapons in vanquishing COVID.

Most people are now aware of the importance of effective masks. Our focus is back to the traditional role of helping suppliers and consultants with market forecasting and strategic consulting.

We will continue to include information on masks in the daily Coronavirus Technology Solutions Alerts.  So the coverage will not diminish  but will be part of a subscription.

Masks will continue to represent the largest filtration opportunity for the near term generating revenues in excess of $100 billion.  Longer term the market will continue to be larger than other filter markets even if drops back substantially.

Masks will continue to make the biggest contribution to safe bubbles. A facility at 90% occupancy can be made as safe as one presently operating at 25% occupancy.  The most cost effective measure is more efficient masks. Room air filters, ventilation and other technologies are not as important.

There are a number of  issues of importance which need to be resolved.

·         If surgical masks without braces are inefficient for public protection, why are they recommended for medical workers.

·         How do you measure fit for specific individuals or at least have some qualitative guidance?

·         Will we eventually have two markets: surgical masks with braces for the lower income group and CATER masks for the higher income group.

·         Should the U.S. offer vouchers to poor countries as mask demand in the U.S. starts to subside.

·         How do you assess mask life? Is it based on user hours times viral load times ambient particulate (In wildfire season the ambient particulate will be the biggest factor)?

·         Will the purchases of most masks be done by large groups and individual members of those groups?  If a business requires employees to wear a certain mask brand it is likely that the families will also wear that brand.

·         The immediate effective mask market is three times larger than the medical market. So how do we make enough masks to meet the demand?

We will provide you with periodic mask insights.  Here are the headlines in the CTS issued today.

Over 25 Million Masks will be Distributed to Underserved Communities

Singapore Residents Receiving Free Masks

Follow the Taiwan Example and Supply Free Effective Masks to Everyone at Princeton

Local Groups Providing Masks for the Vulnerable

OSHA Should Set Air Standards in Work Places

Americans will Still be Wearing Masks in 2022

Need to Focus on Length of Mask Use

GW University Creating HVAC Systems Which Minimize Horizontal Air Flow

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Bob McIlvaine can answer your questions at 847 226 2391 or rmcilvaine@mcilvainecompany.com