Governor Whitmer recognized four St. Clair County companies for going above and beyond during the pandemic, and Quality Computer Solutions (QCS) was one of them. QCS developed a way to manufacture face shields early in the pandemic to help healthcare workers stay safe.
Andy Paul, Solutions Engineer for QCS, said their business is all about using technology to solve problems. Early in the pandemic when access to personal protective equipment was limited, their team figured out how to use raw material they already possessed to 3D print face shields.
Paul said, “I don’t know how we got on the list to be recognized, but when we received the letter [from the Governor], we were really grateful for it.”
With financial help from DTE, private donors, and a fund set up by the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, QCS was able to deliver 520 face shields and 848 ear relief straps to six different hospitals and 14 medical related businesses by April 15, 2020. They also made intubation boxes that allowed medical personnel to intubate patients more safely.
Marysville Robotics and B’s 3D Print also became involved in the project and contributed resources and labor to increase production.
Like many businesses, QCS transitioned to working from home at the beginning of the pandemic. Because of their work, they also became busy helping their clients transition their staff to a WFH model as well.
“We really learned how to be really efficient to help a lot of people at once,” said Paul. “Almost overnight nobody can work unless they can work from home, so [we learned how] to divide up our humble little company and help as many people as possible.”
To learn more about Quality Computer Solutions, visit their website <HERE>.
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
