With the growing awareness of safety in the professional, occupational and consumer markets, and with the number of threats ever expanding, the demand for protection solutions has risen dramatically over the past few years. Today’s healthcare workers, industrial operators and consumers require high-quality products that seamlessly combine safety with comfort - and even style. Driven by their needs, wishes and demands, Ansell is constantly striving to design, develop and manufacture new technologies and new solutions, thereby ensuring higher protection and comfort levels.

Innovation: core of our existence

Innovation has been at the core of Ansell's existence ever since its foundation : not only in its products, but also in the value-added services offered, the build up of the value chain, in the way Ansell approaches end-users, etc.

Technological innovation comes alive with our product managers and business leaders working closely with end users to understand their needs and "unmet" needs. These needs are then translated into solutions and into technology and design requirements.

Ansell prides itself for having unique know how of many core technologies in barrier protection, cut resistance, abrasion management, infection control, manual dexterity parameters, sweat management and temperature control, just to name a few. These technologies are combined with good end user insights, great design and low cost manufacturing to develop and deliver breakthrough products worldwide.

In-house think-tank joins forces with other departments and associations

To ensure that our products meet customer needs, product requirements and legal standards, the Ansell research teams work closely with marketing, sales, manufacturing and regulatory personnel as well as with critical personnel in the supply chain.

By joining forces with renowned universities and leading research organisations worldwide, Ansell Limited innovates faster and with more market focus.

Innovation facilities

Ansell operates 3 major Innovation facilities, one in Shah Alam (Malaysia), one in Colombo (Sri Lanka), and one in Clemson (US). Malaysia is known for its rubber technology, Sri Lanka is reputed for efficient knitting and dipping technologies, and Clemson has strong affiliations with university groups that conduct research on fibres and yarns. The company has also established four centres of excellence at production plants, where innovation staff can work closely with manufacturing personnel to transfer technology and start up new product lines:

• Shah Alam (Malaysia)
• Surat Thani in Thailand
• Juarez Mexico
• Colombo in Sri Lanka

In addition, the team works with external suppliers in China, Indonesia, Brazil, Vietnam and India to name a few.

Ansell innovations  

Ground-breaking technologies, such as: 

• HydraSoft™: a technology specifically designed to actively retain moisture and rehydrate the skin
• Aquadri™: an ultra-thin moisture control system, imparting a unique level of moisture absorption to unsupported protective glove
• Ansell Grip Technology™: a technology which allows workers to reduce the force needed to grip wet or oily objects, thus reducing hand fatigue
• Polyisoprene condoms : this material which Ansell has perfected for use with condoms, offer superior heat transfer leading to a more natural experience overall
• AMT™ Technology: a patented antimicrobial coating on surgical gloves providing a second layer of defence against permeation of bacteria and viruses