UK-headquartered materials firm Synthomer, which operates a polymers facility in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, together with Finnish materials company Neste and Singapore-based essential chemicals company PCS Pte have established what they claim is one of the first ISCC-certified value chain to manufacture bio-based…
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Unigloves and KluraLabs introduce new antimicrobial nitrile glove with 99.99% germ elimination in 60 secs
UK-headquartered Unigloves and KluraLabs have launched CrossGuard, an antimicrobial nitrile glove that eliminates 99.99% of bacteria in just 60 seconds, ideal for healthcare, lab, and food industries. The glove, free of active ingredients and tested by third parties, offers quick,…
Ansell to add on Kimberly-Clark’s PPE business to portfolio
Australia’s Ansell Ltd is to acquire 100% of Kimberly-Clark’s Personal Protective Equipment business (KCPPE) for US$640 million. KCPPE is a global personal protective equipment business, designing, marketing and selling differentiated safety products including gloves, protective apparel and safety eyewear. The…
Hong Seng aborts plans to build nitrile/glove plant in Kedah
Malaysia’s Hong Seng Consolidated Bhd is said to have put a halt on a RM3 billion project for a nitrile butadiene latex (NBL) plant in Kedah Rubber City, due to what it says is “weak market sentiment” in the industry.…
ILO study on labour practices for Malaysia’s rubber glove sector
Actions to enhance labour rights, social dialogue and fair recruitment practices are needed to strengthen decent work in the Malaysian rubber glove sector, according to a new International Labour Organisation (ILO) report. The study sets out series of recommendations for…
US lifts import ban on Malaysia’s Smart Glove
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has lifted a 17-month import ban on gloves from Malaysian rubber glove maker Smart Glove, adding that the company has addressed its exploitative labour practices. Smart Glove in a statement said, “Effective April…
US backlash on latex gloves; Thailand to focus on China and India
According to the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) Governor Nakorn Tangavirapat since some US states have banned the use of latex gloves among food service workers, authorities in Thailand are looking to expand the export of natural rubber gloves to…
Harps buys Semperit’s glove business for EUR115 mn
Singapore’s Harps Global Pte and Semperit Technische have reached an agreement on the acquisition by Harps of Semperit’s medical business (comprising the manufacture, distribution and sale of medical examination and surgical gloves) (Sempermed) for an enterprise value of EUR115 million.…
Malaysia’s production of gloves to be sustained, says MARGMA
As the largest producer of gloves in the world, with a market share of 65% of global demand, Malaysia will continue to lead in innovative production of medical examination and surgical gloves, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association…
Glove makers reeling from post-pandemic downturn
Malaysian rubber glove makers are facing tough and challenging times as witnessed by the recent “underweight” rating on the glove sector by Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research, which also says that the aggressive expansions made by glove makers during the pandemic…