Increased safety awareness in a growing glove market

The industrial glove market is growing at a rapid pace and continued growth is forecasted for the years to come. Increased safety awareness is the major driver of this upsurge. Regulatory and industry bodies around the world are increasingly recognizing  that the cost of hand injuries is a lot higher than the cost of hand protection. The end-users themselves are becoming increasingly conscious of safety issues and demanding hand protection at work. And with the numerous developments in glove manufacturing to enhance comfort  and performance levels, workers no longer have valid excuses for not wearing gloves.

Global market leader in hand protection for industrial applications

In this industrial glove market, Ansell is the worldwide market leader. The Company provides workers with a wide range of dipped, supported dipped, knitted and disposable gloves that :

• protect against bruises, cuts, chemicals, temperature extremes and other occupational hazards;
• protect products, e.g. in the food-processing industry, and protect critical environments, like those in the pharmaceuticals or electronics sector.
• provide exceptional levels of comfort and performance : perfect fit, dexterity, grip, etc. to enhance worker acceptance and boost productivity.

The constant striving for innovation and the ever increasing demand for enhanced protection, comfort and performance result in a regular launch of new products. In order to fulfil its educational mission, Ansell provides its customers with advice and tools which help them select the best protection.

It is this quest for innovation and quality in products and services that has made Ansell globally the leading glove player, and a reference Personal Protective Equipment Company.

In the future, Ansell Limited aims to strengthen its market leadership through expansion efforts into prioritized channels, categories and new geographies. 

Expert know-how at the service of the industry

Industry-specific approach

A car plant, a pharmaceutical company, a building site or an oil refinery: one will find Ansell gloves at work in all kinds of industrial environments. Ansell recognizes that each industry has its own complexity and particular requirements. Years of experience in widely separated sectors, close co-operation with industry associations and customer feedback have provided Ansell with valuable commercial insights and the opportunity to understand the needs of the customer and the nature of specific solutions required in any industry. Consequently, the company is able to expressly tailor its products and services to suit each sector’s specific needs.

In addition, targeted solution packages are on the increase for smaller companies and self-employed tradesmen where hand protection has not been prevalent so far.

Customers benefiting from Ansell's expertise and know-how:

• Ansell's salesforce and industry experts audit protection needs of customers on a daily basis;
• Ansell's Technical department advises customers regarding the compounds used in each glove and the protection levels offered. The department provides the necessary certificates;
• For each of the industries the Company covers, Ansell has created specific programs to help select the right glove for the right application;
• Ansell offers its customers opportunities to manufacture the most diverse glove types, integrating, when required, tailor-made materials.

Guardian^SM: Qualifying and quantifying risk exposures

Ansell’s unique Guardian^SM assessment program helps companies make the right decisions for increasing both safety and productivity. Based on an in-depth analysis of a company’s workstations, production units and processes, the Guardian^SM program's methodology reveals opportunities for improvement and recommends the most appropriate gloves to protect each unit. At the heart of Guardian^SM program is SafetyNet™, a powerful proprietary software tool. Leveraging its knowledge from a massive database, the SafetyNet™ tool visualizes each unit’s particular needs, compares these to the existing safety solutions and then selects the best glove for each job. The Guardian^SM program perfectly illustrates Ansell’s continuous quest to provide its customers with added value.