J&S Chemical today announced its partnership with Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI) to supply the nonprofit hand sanitizer in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated shortage of cleaning products.
This partnership, which was birthed from an introduction through the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance, will help BDI continue to fulfill its mission of empowering and employing individuals with disabilities, even during these uncertain times. While the organization has transitioned its empowerment programming (i.e. benefits consulting, family support, etc.) to digital platforms, many of its employment services (i.e. emergency 911 response, call center operations, custodial/facility maintenance, etc.) require onsite work to be performed.
“This partnership is appreciated and timely,” said BDI CEO Larry Gluth. “Our top priority is to ensure the safety and health of our staff and participants. We’re strengthening our already robust sanitation procedures at each of our locations daily. With the help of J&S, we’re now able to do even more.”
BDI and J&S are the perfect match. While J&S has secured large amounts of raw materials to produce hand sanitizer, the company was limited in its packaging and distribution capabilities–BDI’s specialty and core business.
“I felt a moral obligation to utilize our manufacturing ability and technical expertise to support everyone involved in the fight against COVID-19,” said Tom Smith, J&S Managing Director.
Through this new venture, the company is doing just that by helping minimize some of the fear and frustration for companies in urgent need of cleaning products. BDI purchased 100 gallons of J&S Chemical-produced sanitizer within the first 10 business days of the partnership. This will be distributed at its call center locations and essential worksites, with plans to meet the growing demand by supplying other local companies with additional sanitizer.
About Bobby Dodd Institute
Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping people of differing abilities maximize their potential through supportive services. BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. BDI also operates several social enterprises to fund its programs and to place people with differing abilities in inclusive-minded workplaces. These business services include: Call Centers & Switchboard Operations, Mailroom Management, Custodial & Landscape Management Services, Supply Chain Logistics, Warehouse Services and Hospitality & Food Service.
BDI began as a program at All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) in 1960. After decades apart, the two organizations merged in 2018 to reconnect their shared mission and better serve those with disabilities. BDI is proud to carry on the legacy of the former Georgia Tech football coach, dedicated volunteer and passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities–Bobby Dodd. BDI serves people of differing abilities throughout the entire metro Atlanta area. Join us in building a more inclusive community by visiting www.bobbydodd.org.
About J&S Chemical
Canton, Georgia-based J&S Chemical is a leading manufacturer of in-process specialty chemicals for the die casting foundry and metalworking industries with sister companies in China, Mexico and S. Korea. In addition, they have sales, service and warehousing in over 28 other countries. Their business philosophy is to create value for their customers by developing high quality, high performing, value added products. Substantial investment in R&D as well as working closely with their customers is driving new product developments. Many of their brands are product leaders in their industry such as TurboCast® (die release agents), ShotBeads® (solid plunger lubricants) and TurboCut® (metalworking fluids).
