Equipping workshops and offices with disinfectants, strictly adhering to hygiene measures, using temperature sensors at the factory entrance, and conducting regular testing—these are the methods Mikov is using to combat the spread of COVID-19.
“Unfortunately, despite these strict measures, the disease has not spared our employees. As a preventive measure, and thanks to the understanding of healthcare professionals, we have arranged for regular testing of Mikov employees outside of normal office hours at the health center. This will not disrupt working hours and will also increase protection against the pandemic at the plant,” said Karel Ježek, director and owner of Mikov.
Despite all these measures, however, the illness of some employees in January alone delayed deliveries of ordered goods by approximately two weeks. Thanks to the fact that recovered employees have already been able to return to work, and also thanks to the preventive measures taken, the company expects to make up for the delay by the spring months.
“It’s clear that all preventive measures, including testing, cost the company a lot of money. However, the only alternative is the uncontrolled spread of the disease and the closure of operations. As a company that employs dozens of people and, unlike government organizations, relies solely on its own revenue, we cannot afford that,” added Karel Ježek.
Mikov is a company based in the heart of Bohemian Switzerland. It is the largest Czech manufacturer of cutlery, office equipment, and industrial fasteners and nailers. The Mikov group of companies also includes Narex Bystřice, the largest Czech producer of hand tools.