Ansell Expands Portfolio with Kimtech, KleenGuard, and RightCycle in North America and Europe
Ansell Limited, a global leader in protection solutions, has announced that it will begin accepting orders for Kimtech™ and KleenGuard™ products and managing customer inquiries across North America and Europe. This development marks a major commercial milestone following it’s strategic acquisition of Kimberly-Clark’s Personal Protective Equipment (KCPPE) business last year, further solidifyingit’s leadership in safety solutions.
Strengthening Ansell’s Position in the Market
With the integration of Kimtech and KleenGuard into its extensive portfolio, significantly enhances its product offerings, providing an even broader range of safety solutions for customers operating in laboratories, cleanrooms, and industrial manufacturing environments. These additions not only expand it’s existing capabilities but also align with its strategic goals to offer comprehensive and innovative protection solutions to a diverse set of industries.
New Capabilities for North America and Europe
As part of this expansion, it is introducing two new key capabilities:
- RightCycle™ Program: A sustainable solution designed for the disposal of non-hazardous personal protective equipment (PPE) waste, ensuring responsible waste management and sustainability.
- APEX™: A top-tier approach for cleanroom customer change management and contamination control, offering enhanced solutions for cleanroom environments.
These additions further enhance it’s ability to serve a growing customer base, emphasizing both sustainability and efficiency.
CEO Neil Salmon’s Statement
Neil Salmon, CEO of Ansell, commented on the significance of the acquisition and the expansion. He stated, “it’s strategic acquisition of Kimberly-Clark’s Personal Protective Equipment (KCPPE) business last year not only enhanced the breadth of our portfolio to include best-in-class brands like Kimtech™, KleenGuard, and RightCycle, it also strengthened our ability to advise customers as they navigate an increasingly complex market landscape. With even more expertise in areas like materials science innovation, PPE supply chains, and international safety regulations, it is better positioned than ever to help customers achieve their safety goals.”
Future Expansion Plans
Ansell’s expansion doesn’t stop at North America and Europe. The company is planning to extend its portfolio offerings to Latin America and Asia Pacific in June 2025. At that time, it’s sales teams in these regions will begin accepting orders for Kimtech and KleenGuard products, further broadening the reach of it’s enhanced safety solutions on a global scale.
Ansell’s strategic expansion and acquisition continue to position the company as a dominant force in the global safety solutions market, offering customers a comprehensive suite of products and services tailored to meet the evolving needs of industries around the world.
About Ansell
Ansell is a global leader in safety solutions and an integrated manufacturer of personal protection equipment for healthcare and industrial workplaces. Each day, over 10 million workers in more than 100 countries trust their safety to brands such as HyFlex, Ringers, MICROFLEX, TouchNTuff, GAMMEX, Kimtech, KleenGuard, and AlphaTec. Driven by a vision to lead the world to a safer future, the company continuously pursues new product and service innovations that predict, prevent, and protect against workplace risk while promoting sustainable sourcing and manufacturing.
Information on Ansell and its products can be found at www.ansell.com.
