As we welcomed 2022, unfortunately an outbreak of COVID-19 hit Tianjin. While the Tianjin government has responded swiftly with efforts to control the spread of the pandemic, member companies of AmCham China, Tianjin also have taken concrete actions to provide support for the community. Our members contributions have included providing logistical support, volunteering to support the massive COVID-19 testing efforts, and sponsoring food and beverages for the local community and volunteers.
Schneider Logistics (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
Schneider Logistics (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. strictly manages its fleet and carriers to ensure the safety and timely completion of transportation tasks. To date, they have delivered 674 tons of cargo from Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Taicang, and other places to Tianjin, and exported 2243 of cargo from Tianjin.
OTIS Elevator (China) Company Limited
Faced with the sudden outbreak, Otis quickly mobilized an emergency response team. The team organized and implemented a plan to ensure the continuous operations of OTIS elevator equipment safely and reliably. Additionally, a group of OTIS employees volunteered to join in community efforts to control the spread of the virus.
Tianjin United Family Hospital
Tianjin United Family Hospital (TJU) quickly upgraded its prevention measures and adjusted its medical services in accordance with the epidemic prevention regulations while continuing to meet the needs of patients. Simultaneously, a group of medical staff were sent to support the community COVID-19 testing, and a second team, led by the TJU General Manger, donated blood at a local blood donation center.
Tianjin Airtech Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
Following news of the outbreak, Airtech Asia rapidly implemented anti-epidemic safety measures and donated masks for primary school students at local Tianjin schools.
Tianjin Amcare Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Since early January, Tianjin Amcare Women’s & Children’s Hospital has supported the nucleic acid testing center in Nankai District. In total, 46 medical staff assisted at the center, along with 15 administrative personnel, all together working over 75 hours.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin
The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin fulfilled the commitment to the “Community Footprint” program of the Ritz-Carlton brand, prepared by delivering daily lunch and dinner boxes to the community and staff. Most recently, the hotel prepared warm Laba porridge to deliver to the community, staff, and volunteers.
PPG Coatings (Tianjin) Co., Ltd
Based on strictly following Tianjin COVID-19 prevention policy, PPG Tianjin employees from production cells work consistently, respond flexibly, support mutually, making each business order fulfilled in a sequential way. Many colleagues also volunteered in community epidemic prevention with their families. Because of the smooth running with minimizing COVID-19 impact, PPG Tianjin is highly recognized by government, customers, senior leaders and society.