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Rising to the challenge 220 Kg oF SAnITIZIng gel FoR The Red CRoSS Employees from Oerlikon Balzers Mexico supported the local Red Cross organization in Querétaro (Cruz Roja Querétaro) with a donation of 220 kg of sanitizing gel, which was distributed to the local hospitals. The Red Cross expressed their heartfelt thanks with a post on their Facebook page: “We greatly appreciate the support of Oerlikon Balzers Coating Mexico, because your donation of antibacterial gel guarantees the operation of our institution and the safety of the volunteers.” mexico mASK donATIon FRom ChongQIng TITAnIUm SUpeR memBRAne lTd. ChInA Action not by, but on behalf of, Oerlikon Balzers Germany in Bergisch Gladbach: Chongqing Titanium Super Membrane Ltd. China, a long-standing coating systems customer, donated mouth-nose protection masks to the team in Bergisch Gladbach. The donation was made shortly after Germany was also affected by the Covid-19 outbreak and as soon as the restrictions on the export of protective equip- ment in China were lifted. “This is an extraordinary, wonderful gesture of solidarity from our customer, and it was possible only thanks to the long-standing, friendly and trusting partnership between us,” says Product Marketing Manager Marc Griesinger. China – germany Beyond SURFACeS 02|2020 17