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Face masks, suit supplies threatened as borders close

Simon Evans

The chief executive of protective suits and medical glove maker Ansell warns there are ''dangerous trends'' emerging which are preventing urgent supplies reaching intended destinations, as borders shut and desperate nations seize shipments without regard for neighbouring countries.

"When a government locks down a country, it's going to have ramifications,'' CEO Magnus Nicolin said. Jesse Marlow

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Simon Evans writes on business specialising in retail, manufacturing, beverages, mining and M&A. He is based in Adelaide. Connect with Simon on Twitter. Email Simon at simon.evans@afr.com

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