Ansell

About Ansell

Ansell is an Australian company which makes gloves and other personal protection equipment, primarily from latex and rubber, serving as a global safety solutions provider that offers a wide range of hand and body protection. For over 130 years, Ansell has been protecting people, and our ambitions today are stronger than ever, establishing itself as a trusted leader in the personal protective equipment industry.

The company operates globally with a workforce of over 15,000 in over 100+ countries and maintains manufacturing, packaging, and sales facilities in Malaysia, Thailand, Brazil, the US, Mexico, India, Sri Lanka, Lithuania, Portugal, South Korea, China, and Vietnam. Founded in 1893 and based in Richmond, Victoria, Ansell has grown from its humble beginnings to become a multinational corporation focused on protecting workers across various industries.

Company History and Heritage

Eric Norman Ansell, later to found Ansell, worked at the company as a mechanic then, in 1905, he left to set up his own business manufacturing condoms. Between 1905 and 1929, Eric Ansell dedicated himself to broadening his rubber manufacturing experience, producing new types of products such as balloons and household gloves. The company was registered as E.N. Ansell & Sons Pty Ltd in 1929, marking the formal establishment of the Ansell brand.

A significant milestone came in 1965 when Ansell introduced its first disposable surgical gloves under the Gammex brand. Innovative for their time, the gloves were sterilized using gamma radiation and then packaged so they were ready-to-wear. This divestment allowed Ansell to establish itself as a stand-alone company with global expertise in manufacturing and marketing gloves and protective equipment in 2001.

Product Categories and Specializations

Industrial and Safety Gloves

Ansell offers an extensive range of industrial gloves designed for various workplace hazards. The company specializes in chemical-resistant, cleanroom, disposable, examination, and rubber-insulated varieties. Their comprehensive line of electrical rubber insulated gloves under ActivArmr® brand provides protection for electrical work, with different voltage ratings to meet specific safety requirements.

The company's industrial glove portfolio includes cut resistant and general purpose gloves to improve worker performance and safety while avoiding the extra cost of multiple premature glove changes. Specialty gloves made of innovative materials for optimal performance in industrial settings are used by the largest facilities and energy companies in the world.

Medical and Healthcare Gloves

In the healthcare sector, Ansell produces medical examination gloves, surgical gloves, and specialized medical protective equipment. With its vast portfolio of industrial and medical exam gloves in different colors, textures, thicknesses, lengths, and polymers, MICROFLEX has a single-use solution for virtually every task or environment.

Protective Clothing

Beyond gloves, Ansell manufactures innovative range of chemical and cleanroom protective clothing. It also offers face masks, goggles, sleeves, and related accessories to provide comprehensive protection solutions for workers across various industries.

Brand Portfolio

Ansell operates several well-known brands within the protective equipment industry. Their world-renowned brands include HyFlex®, AlphaTec®, BioClean™, GAMMEX®, MICROFLEX®, Ansell Inteliforz™, and AnsellGUARDIAN®. Each brand serves specific market segments and applications:

• AlphaTec: In industrial environments workers face many high-risk hazards. AlphaTec products provide wearers with the most suitable, comfortable protection that instills on-the-job confidence
• BioClean: The extensive range of BioClean cleanroom consumables, including clean and clean/validated sterile disposable gloves, autoclavable and single-use goggles, and disposable garments offer both product and personal protection
• MICROFLEX: Focuses on disposable work gloves for various industrial and medical applications
• TouchNTuff: For more than 20 years, TouchNTuff disposable gloves have offered superior tactility, resilience, and reliable protection from chemical splashes

Industries Served

Ansell serves a diverse range of industries with their protective equipment solutions. Ansell's products are primarily sold to sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, automotive, food processing, and energy. The company's products find application in various industries including agriculture, chemical, construction, diving, energy, food processing, healthcare, laboratory, life sciences, mining, machinery and equipment, utilities and public works, warehouse.

The products are designed for healthcare professionals, industrial workers, and end consumers, ensuring that Ansell meets the diverse protection needs across different market segments.

Quality and Sustainability Initiatives

Ansell demonstrates a strong commitment to quality and sustainability. Their quality standards and controls ensure the performance, reliability, and consistency of their products. Ansell has been recognized by Morningstar Sustainalytics as an ESG industry top-rated company in 2023 and 2024, and their Kovai manufacturing facility in India achieved a platinum rating from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for their Packing and Sterilization Facility in 2023.

By setting ambitious goals on protecting the environment, they seek to break new ground. With increased sustainability and ever smarter, more connected PPE, they strive to ensure the safety of workers and the environment.

Innovation and Technology

Innovation remains central to Ansell's approach to protective equipment. Ansell has filed 170 patents, demonstrating their commitment to developing new technologies and improving existing products. Ansell launches the HyFlex® brand with the 11-800 – the first highly-flexible general-purpose glove, showcasing their history of innovation in glove design.

Purchasing Information

Customers seeking Ansell's comprehensive range of gloves and protective clothing can find these products available on Droppe.com. The platform provides access to Ansell's extensive catalog of safety solutions, making it convenient for businesses and individuals to source the protection equipment they need. On Droppe.com, buyers can explore the full range of Ansell brands including AlphaTec, MICROFLEX, TouchNTuff, and other specialized product lines to find the right protective equipment for their specific workplace requirements.