Ansell Delivers Glove Range To Meet All Construction Industry Needs

Red Bank, New Jersey (June 30, 2012) -- Ansell, the world leader in hand protection, introduces ActivArmr^® Multipurpose gloves, expanding  its collection of specialty trade and general purpose gloves to meet every need in the construction and contracting/maintenance industries.

ActivArmr Multipurpose gloves, available in Light Duty, Medium Duty and Heavy Duty, are versatile enough to do everything from handling small screws and electrical connections, to installing ductwork and landscape digging. They are ideal for the construction contractor who moves from task to task each day.

“The addition of ActivArmr Multipurpose gloves to our Jobsite Gear glove series offers construction professionals unmatched comfort and protection,” said Jason Kokoszka, Senior Market Manager, Ansell Healthcare.  “Each pair is engineered with a combination of unique features to deliver a level of performance like nothing you’ve experienced before. Together, they meet every need for gloves on a construction site.”

Industry-leading ActivArmr Jobsite Gear gloves are each tailored to the specific needs of the electrical, HVAC, masonry, plumbing, carpentry, heavy labor trades and general contractors.  Each long-lasting pair is designed to the exacting standards of its industry professionals.  From Kevlar® and Dyneema® fiber for cut protection*, to patented reinforced palms and knuckles, each breathable glove feels like a second skin and is comfortable to wear throughout the day.

“We are driven to provide the toughest gloves for the toughest jobs, while keeping comfort and usability as key priorities,” continued Kokoszka. “The ActivArmr gloves were developed from research and focus group feedback to address the frustrations construction professionals face on a daily basis.”

To find out more about ActivArmr gloves, visit www.ActivArmr.com/Construction and www.ActivArmrMultipurpose.com .

About Ansell

Ansell is a world leader in providing superior health and safety protection solutions that enhance human well being. With operations in North America, Latin America, EMEA and Asia, Ansell employs more than 10,000 people worldwide and holds leading positions in the industrial and medical gloves markets, as well as in the sexual wellness category worldwide. Ansell operates in four main business segments: Medical Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Specialty Markets and Sexual Wellness.

Dyneema® is a registered trademark owned by Royal DSM N.V.
Kevlar® is a registered trademark owned by DuPont de Nemours and Company or one of its affiliates.

*Products that provide “cut protection” do not completely prevent or eliminate the potential for cuts or punctures, and are not intended or tested to provide protection against power blades, serrated or other sharp or rotating equipment.