20 Mar 2020
Jactone would like to confirm its position, regarding its preparations for dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is following closely all UK government published guidance relating to this matter and will continue to do so to inform the policies and actions.
Of paramount importance is the safety of employees and the wider community, together with the continuity of business at Jactone in serving its customers. In pursuit of these aims, the company confirms the following:
- Jactone and its employees are following the self-isolation advice given by the government, with regards to its personnel or their relatives who display the virus symptoms.
- Jactone has implemented in-house company changes, regarding cleaning protocols and social distancing measures in the workplace.
- Visitors to the premises have been kept to a minimum and now include only Delivery / Despatch activities.
- Jactone personnel is not attending off-site meetings unless they are necessary and authorized by a Director.
- Stock levels, due to separate decisions made some time ago before the current crisis, are at a historically high level, across raw materials, Work in Progress, and finished products.
- With regards to the supply chain, they are actively reviewing the situation, to anticipate any supply shortages or difficulties that may impact the business. Appropriate decisions and actions will be taken as required.
Operationally, they are not currently encountering any problems, but this may change as government guidance and/or restrictions develop. They will respond accordingly.