GM Nameplate was founded in Seattle in 1954 by Lester Greene (G) and Beal McCullough (M). Beginning with the manufacture of nameplates, GMN has evolved to provide various small components and assembled devices to meet customer and industry needs. The COVID-19 pandemic created a need for more PPE (personal protective equipment) and GMN quickly pivoted their resources and equipment to produce PPE, including this face shield. Prototype examples of the face shield were "tested" by nurses at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle prior to mass production. Face shields could also be personalized like this one for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.