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FitUSA President Troy Olson and U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz by the company's new equipment to make surgical face masks. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz sews his own face mask inside FitUSA on Wednesday, Oc. 7. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz gets tips from FitUSA employees on Wednesday, Oc. 7. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz sews his own face mask at FitUSA on Wednesday, Oc. 7. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz holds up a finished face mask inside FitUSA on Wednesday, Oc. 7. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz and FitUSA President Troy Olson speak about operations. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz went "undercover" at a local Ormond Beach manufacturer on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
As part of his "Undercover Congressman" program, Waltz took on mask sewing at FitUSA. Staff showed him the ropes and the congressman tried his hand at making his own masks.
Previously, FitUSA, whose plant is located in the Airport Business Park, manufactured sports apparel but began producing personal protective equipment in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. It produces face masks, gowns and hospital curtains, according to a press release. Its workforce has also increased to 100.
This story was updated at 6:05 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, with new information on the future of FitUSA.
