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 Code Orange: Wildfire smoke, 95-degree heat trigger Roanoke Valley alerts Ian Price July 17, 2026 Mountain Bike National Championships continue through Sunday; attracted former NBA great last weekend Gene Marrano July 16, 2026 Roanoke VIA Day School has new playground designed for students with autism Gene Marrano July 15, 2026