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Chamber 2021 Salute to Business award winners
Entrepreneurs of the Year – Holly and Jeff Swartz, co-owners, Personal Protected

James Tressel, president of Youngstown State University.
“We feel blessed that we have this opportunity to really make our employees and our students and our community confident, because all of these people going onto campus are going back into the community, so we want to make sure they go back into the community very safe.”

Tom Yazvac, Superintendent Springfield Local Schools
"First of all , just by the design of this quad station, it keeps everybody socially distant so kids can move quickly, 20 seconds to wash their hands, grab a towel and move on, so kids can move through quickly while maintaining proper distance...Hand-washing never goes out of style. Pandemic or not, we have to keep hand washing, so we’ll be using these long after the pandemic leaves us."

Jim Bird, CEO Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown
"This simple act of kindness is going to go a long way in keeping our kids safe as we continue to navigate the COVID health crisis and do whatever it takes to build great futures."

Mi’a Toomer, student at Youngstown State University
“This is showing us that the simplest things can make a big difference in our community and can make a big difference for the safety of others.”

Alyse Consiglio, principal Warren JFK
"We have one in our dining hall. It's literally INDISPENSIBLE for getting all the kids to wash their hands and get through the lunch line. Best purchase of 2020!"

Change in the Spotlight
Owners, Jeff and Holly Swartz, share their story of how their industry shut down and how they recovered through

Wash Your Freak-N Hands

Chamber 2021 Salute to Business award winners
Entrepreneurs of the Year – Holly and Jeff Swartz, co-owners, Personal Protected

James Tressel, president of Youngstown State University.
“We feel blessed that we have this opportunity to really make our employees and our students and our community confident, because all of these people going onto campus are going back into the community, so we want to make sure they go back into the community very safe.”

Tom Yazvac, Superintendent Springfield Local Schools
"First of all , just by the design of this quad station, it keeps everybody socially distant so kids can move quickly, 20 seconds to wash their hands, grab a towel and move on, so kids can move through quickly while maintaining proper distance...Hand-washing never goes out of style. Pandemic or not, we have to keep hand washing, so we’ll be using these long after the pandemic leaves us."

Jim Bird, CEO Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown
"This simple act of kindness is going to go a long way in keeping our kids safe as we continue to navigate the COVID health crisis and do whatever it takes to build great futures."

Mi’a Toomer, student at Youngstown State University
“This is showing us that the simplest things can make a big difference in our community and can make a big difference for the safety of others.”

Alyse Consiglio, principal Warren JFK
"We have one in our dining hall. It's literally INDISPENSIBLE for getting all the kids to wash their hands and get through the lunch line. Best purchase of 2020!"

Change in the Spotlight
Owners, Jeff and Holly Swartz, share their story of how their industry shut down and how they recovered through

Wash Your Freak-N Hands

Chamber 2021 Salute to Business award winners
Entrepreneurs of the Year – Holly and Jeff Swartz, co-owners, Personal Protected

James Tressel, president of Youngstown State University.
“We feel blessed that we have this opportunity to really make our employees and our students and our community confident, because all of these people going onto campus are going back into the community, so we want to make sure they go back into the community very safe.”

Tom Yazvac, Superintendent Springfield Local Schools
"First of all , just by the design of this quad station, it keeps everybody socially distant so kids can move quickly, 20 seconds to wash their hands, grab a towel and move on, so kids can move through quickly while maintaining proper distance...Hand-washing never goes out of style. Pandemic or not, we have to keep hand washing, so we’ll be using these long after the pandemic leaves us."

Jim Bird, CEO Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown
"This simple act of kindness is going to go a long way in keeping our kids safe as we continue to navigate the COVID health crisis and do whatever it takes to build great futures."

Mi’a Toomer, student at Youngstown State University
“This is showing us that the simplest things can make a big difference in our community and can make a big difference for the safety of others.”

Alyse Consiglio, principal Warren JFK
"We have one in our dining hall. It's literally INDISPENSIBLE for getting all the kids to wash their hands and get through the lunch line. Best purchase of 2020!"

Change in the Spotlight
Owners, Jeff and Holly Swartz, share their story of how their industry shut down and how they recovered through

Wash Your Freak-N Hands

Chamber 2021 Salute to Business award winners
Entrepreneurs of the Year – Holly and Jeff Swartz, co-owners, Personal Protected

James Tressel, president of Youngstown State University.
“We feel blessed that we have this opportunity to really make our employees and our students and our community confident, because all of these people going onto campus are going back into the community, so we want to make sure they go back into the community very safe.”

Tom Yazvac, Superintendent Springfield Local Schools
"First of all , just by the design of this quad station, it keeps everybody socially distant so kids can move quickly, 20 seconds to wash their hands, grab a towel and move on, so kids can move through quickly while maintaining proper distance...Hand-washing never goes out of style. Pandemic or not, we have to keep hand washing, so we’ll be using these long after the pandemic leaves us."

Jim Bird, CEO Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown
"This simple act of kindness is going to go a long way in keeping our kids safe as we continue to navigate the COVID health crisis and do whatever it takes to build great futures."

Mi’a Toomer, student at Youngstown State University
“This is showing us that the simplest things can make a big difference in our community and can make a big difference for the safety of others.”

Alyse Consiglio, principal Warren JFK
"We have one in our dining hall. It's literally INDISPENSIBLE for getting all the kids to wash their hands and get through the lunch line. Best purchase of 2020!"

Change in the Spotlight
Owners, Jeff and Holly Swartz, share their story of how their industry shut down and how they recovered through

Wash Your Freak-N Hands
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Personal Protected Talks Overseas Expansion During Portman Visit
The Business Journal | Written by George Nelson NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio – Personal Protected is preparing to ship 25 of its Quad-Sink...
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Jun 30, 2021

In New Middletown, Portman Visits Personal Protected, Company Highlights Innovative New Product and
Rob Portman | Press Release NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) visited Personal Protected, a company that...
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Jun 29, 2021

Warren JFK Schools Share How They Are Moving Forward
Personal Protected John F. Kennedy Catholic School share their encouraging message of how they are taking precautions to keep students...
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Feb 5, 2021


Personal Protected: How One Amusement Industry Leader Innovated Its Way Through The Pandemic
Carnival Warehouse by Ron Weber An idea quickly came to mind and Swartz retreated to his office to sketch out his idea for getting...
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Jan 13, 2021

City council approves purchase of 4 hand-washing stations
Mahoning Matter The stations will be placed in Federal Plaza, the Eugenia Atkinson Recreation Center, Youngstown Municipal Court and city...
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Jan 8, 2021

Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown receives hand washing station through CARES funding
WKBN YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown received a brand new, quad sink for their Oak Hill Clubhouse. Check...
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Dec 23, 2020

Quad-Sink hand-washing station delivered to Boys & Girls Clubs
Mahoning Matters “This simple act of kindness is going to go a long way in keeping our kids safe as we continue to navigate the COVID...
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Dec 17, 2020

Youngstown schools receive 4 Personal Protected Quad-Sink stations
Mahoning Matters The commissioners used federal CARES Act funding to provide the hand-washing stations that were created by Personal...
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Dec 7, 2020

Youngstown schools get handwashing stations
The Vindicator Four Personal Protected Quad-Sink hand-washing stations will be placed at Youngstown City School District schools,...
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Dec 5, 2020

Jackson Milton Website Showcases the Quad-Sink as a New 'Health and Safety Measure'
Personal Protected In November of 2020, Jackson Milton posted to their webpage the Quad-Sink from Personal Protected. This school, like...
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Nov 9, 2020

Sebring Sinks Funds Into Sanitation
The Vindicator SEBRING — Sebring Local Schools has installed a hand-washing station called the Quad-Sink, provided by federal CARES Act...
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Nov 9, 2020


Sebring Schools to use Portable Hand Washing Station
WFMJ News The Quad-Sink can accommodate more than 700 hand-washes in an hour and 6,000 hand washes before needing to be restocked. Check...
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Nov 2, 2020


Mahoning commissioners use CARES funds to send sink to Sebring McKinley
The Alliance Review “It’s making handwashing safe and convenient by putting it right in the path of where the crowds are,” explained Jeff...
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Nov 2, 2020

Personal Protected Hand Washing Stations Give Ohio Business Hope
Spectrum News 1 NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — An Ohio-based company best known for building those state fair booths where fried food treats are...
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Nov 2, 2020


Sebring Local Schools receives Quad-Sink through CARES Act funding
Mahoning Matters The hand washing stations are produced by Personal Protected in New Middletown. Sebring Local Schools on Tuesday...
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Oct 29, 2020

Sebring Schools plan to use new handwashing station in cafeteria, at football games
WKBN The station can accommodate over 700 hand washes in an hour and 6,000 hand washes before needing to be restocked Check out the full...
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Oct 28, 2020

Hand-Washing Stations Restore Business for New Middletown Manufacturer
Business Journal Daily Jeff Swartz needed to tap into 32 years of experience to find a way to reinvent Hitch-Hiker Manufacturing and give...
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Oct 21, 2020

New Middletown company expanding handwashing station business
WKBN A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday for Personal Protected to celebrate those expansion plans. Check out the full article HERE...
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Oct 21, 2020

New Middletown company expanding handwashing station business
WYTV "A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday for Personal Protected to celebrate those expansion plans" Check out the full article...
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Oct 21, 2020

Mahoning County Commissioners Buy Hand Washing Stations with COVID Relief Money
WKBN “If we have one station, centralized, it may encourage people to say, ‘hey, you know what? I think I better go over and wash my...
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Oct 9, 2020
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