Make a stand: Manufacturing sector switches gears for the greater good

The Defense Production Act can compel U.S. companies to use their facilities and resources to make medical and other supplies needed to combat the coronavirus pandemic. But on the west coast of Florida, manufacturers and other entities, proving the axiom that the private sector often does things faster than the government, are taking it upon themselves to pitch in. 

Breweries and distilleries are switching from booze to hand sanitizer. A handbag manufacturer is churning out protective facemasks. A shower door and glass company is offering to make protective glass enclosures that retailers could use at checkouts.