Alpha Pro Tech jumps on rise in orders of face masks, face shields
12/03/2020 16:13
** Face mask maker's shares APT.A rise 19.6% to $16, a
rare gainer amid the broader market selloff
** Reports a rise in orders for face masks and face shield
products
** As of March 11, APT has booked about 60% more orders for
its Respirator face mask since Jan. 27, compared to orders as of
Feb. 27
** Says its line of face shield products have also increased
significantly since Jan. 27 and that demand remains strong for
both products
** Stock has almost quadrupled YTD
** Stock had fallen 7.5% in 2019
(Reporting by Mehr Bedi)
((Mehr.Bedi@thomsonreuters.com;))