Area hand sanitizer manufacturer increases production in wake of coronavirus

As people worldwide react to the spread of the coronavirus, certain items have flown off store shelves, among them, hand sanitizer.

An area manufacturer is experiencing that demand first-hand — Manatee County-based Durisan. The 5-year-old company makes hand sanitizer, hand soap and disinfecting surface wipes. It sells its products to institutions, businesses and consumers through outlets including Amazon, Rite Aid, Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart and Home Depot.