It will hire an additional 150 employees, and expects to increase production by 200%, commented CEO Carlos Gadea.

“Command Medical produces disposable medic goods, such as oxygen masks, bags for blood transfusion and plastic tubes”, reported Laprensa.com.ni.

Source: laprensa.com.ni

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