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Iran War and Strait of Hormuz Closure Disrupt Gentell's Medical Supply Chain
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The Iran war's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives 24-30% raw-material cost increases and shipping delays for medical bandage maker Gentell, profiled in two CNBC segments ten days apart.
How the Iran war is disrupting the global supply chain
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The recent escalation of the Iran war is directly impacting Gentell's supply chain, causing raw material costs for medical dressings to rise by up to 30%, according to CEO David Nawaz.
How The Strait Of Hormuz Logjam Is Causing Chaos For Medical Suppliers
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Iran war closure of Strait of Hormuz triggers 30% raw material cost surge and two-week shipping delays for medical supplier Gentell, with CEO David Navazio warning of cascading price hikes to consumers.