September 19, 2025, Iselin, NJ – Ansell is proud to announce that its Surgical SMART Pack and Cleanroom SMART Pack packaging has received the esteemed 2025 AmeriStar Award in the Medical Device category. Presented by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP), the AmeriStar Awards celebrate excellence in packaging design, innovation, and performance. Judged by a panel of cross-industry experts, entries are evaluated on innovation, product protection, performance, economics, marketing, and sustainability. Winners represent the pinnacle of packaging achievement across multiple sectors. SMART Pack stood out to the judges for its innovative design that delivers an intuitive user experience and a sustainable approach — SMART for people and the planet.

“This recognition reinforces that SMART Pack is raising the bar for medical and cleanroom packaging. This award is a win for our team and our customers. I am incredibly proud of our team and the work that was done to create this winning solution.” Rob Hughes, Ansell Chief Product and Marketing Officer.

Developed with real-world insights into how healthcare professionals interact with packaging, the Surgical SMART Pack combines a compact, space-saving design with a sustainability focus — using only the necessary amount of material and incorporating recyclable components.

The Cleanroom SMART Pack offers the same benefits of compactness and sustainability, while also meeting the strict requirements of controlled environments - ensuring sterility, ease of use, and minimal risk of contamination.

Together, these innovations empower surgical staff and cleanroom operators to work more efficiently, with fewer interruptions to their critical tasks and greater peace of mind knowing the gloves they’re using come in packaging designed to be better for the planet. The result? Reduced waste and an improved experience for the professionals who inspire us to keep innovating every day.

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