Ansell, a global leader in protection solutions, today announced the acquisition of Hands International, a privately held company, located just outside of Colombo. This acquisition is another step to integrate backwards and build the Company’s knitting and cut and sew manufacturing capabilities.

Hands International is a manufacturer and supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE), with approximately 1500 employees. The Company specializes in producing knitted glove liners, but also manufactures certain coated, cut and sew styles and liner cotton fabrics materials. Hands International was founded in 1992.

“Hands International has been an important supplier to Ansell for more than 25 years, during most of this time an exclusive supplier to Ansell,” says Magnus Nicolin, Ansell CEO. “The manufacturing production capabilities of Hands International, specifically as it relates to glove liners, will significantly benefit Ansell and our HyFlex® family of products.”

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/Caribbean, EMEA and Asia, Ansell employs nearly 14,000 people worldwide and holds leading positions in the personal protective equipment and medical gloves market, as well as in the sexual health and well-being category worldwide. Ansell operates in four main business segments: Medical, Industrial, Single Use and Sexual Wellness. Information on Ansell and its products can be found at www.ansell.com