Latest personal protective equipment Stories
2012 Canadian Wireless Trade Show being held at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto Toronto, ON (PRWEB) September 03, 2012 eShields will be bringing their newly launched line of innovative cellphone, iPad and tablet protective gear to the 2012 Canadian Wireless Trade Show this September 12th and 13th at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto. eShields was one of the original pioneers of protective gear, first targeting the booming iPhone market. Since that time eShields has gone on to...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The manufacturing bases in western countries are shrinking as industries shift to East Asian countries due to their lower production costs. While the majority of construction activity in developed countries is characterized by maintenance and refurbishments, growing countries such as India, China and Brazil are experiencing frenzied construction activity. As the construction industry is the second largest end-user of welding...
When it comes to personal protective equipment, the fashion shows in New York and Milan have nothing on global infrastructure firm Gannett Fleming, Inc. To encourage employees to think safety from head to toe, Gannett Fleming held a Protective Equipment Fashion Show on June 14 featuring 35 employees dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE) commonly used in the firm’s diverse lines of work. The “runway models” showcased various styles of gloves, hard hats, boots, vests,...
Hongbao introduces new products, the HB-14 nitrile cutting-resistant gloves. The HB-14 nitrile working gloves enhance workers' safety and comfort during the production process (PRWEB) July 28, 2012 Hongbao introduces new products, the HB-14 nitrile cutting-resistant gloves. The HB-14 nitrile working gloves enhance workers' safety and comfort during the production process so that workers can concentrate on work, preventing their hands from injury. This new nitrile industrial...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The industrial hand protection personal protective equipment (PPE) market is shedding the weight of commodification, as an increasing number of end users are looking to invest in ergonomic gloves that offer better fit, dexterity, comfort and functionality. Although end-users are aware of the need for hand protection, they are less likely to wear a glove if it impedes their work efficiency or if it is uncomfortable. New analysis...
FARMINGTON, Conn., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Global Information is pleased to announce the immediate availability of two significant new reports on the advanced protective gear and armor, and ballistic and ancillary protective gear markets: (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120712/CG39484) Advanced Protective Gear and Armor New research forecasts the US market for advanced protective gear and armor to climb more than 20% over the period 2010 to 2015,...
PITTSBURGH, June 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA (NYSE: MSA) of Pittsburgh, Pa., the leading global manufacturer of safety equipment for worker and infrastructure protection, today announced it has completed the sale of its North American ballistic helmet business to Revision Military of Essex Junction, Vt. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed. The potential sale of this business, which MSA announced in March, is something the company has been considering for some...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American disposable gloves market has made continual, although tepid progress, over the last few decades because of recurring demand from the medical segments. While the medical disposable gloves segment is saturated, certain underserved end-users, such as alternate care, dentistry, and long-term care, offer opportunities for growth. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.chemicals.frost.com), Analysis of...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) issued a warning to athletes and parents of athletes to thoroughly understand the extent of protection provided by - or not provided by - athletic equipment worn while playing sports. This warning follows claims made by several companies that products such as head bands, supplements or mouth guards reduce the incident of concussion. NOCSAE issued the warning at...
FREDERICA, Del., June 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ILC Dover, the manufacturer of innovative protective equipment for the most demanding applications including spacesuits for NASA and gas masks for the military, announced today that the recent wildfires in New Mexico and across the west have created an increased interest in its SCape® CO/CBRN 30 escape mask, which will be available to the public beginning July 2012. The NIOSH-approved respirator is the only one available that protects...
