In its 75th year pump manufacturer Grundfos has pledged millions to support global research into COVID-19, which has brought everyday life to a standstill.
Grundfos’ Poul Due Jensen Foundation has pledged £25m to the emergency research projects.
A company statement said: “At Grundfos, we have always supported innovation and we are proud of our reputation of being at the forefront of pump technology. This is now manifesting itself in a more profound way.
“It is still unclear as to when we might be completely clear of this deadly spectre, but we do believe that if we stand shoulder-to-shoulder [metaphorically speaking] we can collectively combat this silent killer and it is up to all of us to make whatever contribution in whatever way we can.”