Gina Thorsen is the president of Stormy Kromer, an iconic hat and apparel manufacturer in Ironwood, Michigan. Like many manufacturers who were shuttered by “shelter at home” orders, Stormy Kromer had halted production a few weeks ago. But then, the phone began to ring with requests from hospitals and medical facilities in dire need of personal protective equipment (PPE).
This is the SECOND in a series of podcast interviews with small outdoor industry manufacturers who are pivoting to stay open, to stay busy and to join the effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
LINK: Stormy Kromer
LINK: Outdoor States Podcast Series: “The Big Pivot”