Medical PPE material manufacturing ramps up at Vinton plant Ian Price April 6, 2020 1 minute read A plant in Vinton that makes fabric for personal protective equipment used by medical professionals all year long is producing even more during the pandemic. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Extended conversation with Roanoke’s new Chief of PoliceNext: Two children in car injured from gunfire; suspect charged Related Stories With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026 Virginia Democrats face end of window for extreme redistricting move Ian Price May 11, 2026 New speed cameras target Interstate 81 work zone in Roanoke County starting today Web Staff May 11, 2026