Founded in 2020, Growl Products Inc. makes industrial gloves and hand-protection products for the workers who get the job done. Born and raised in North America, the company shifted from an initial medical-market focus in 2022 to draw on its team’s more than 100 combined years of industrial experience. Growl serves North American customers through distribution partners, with products stocked in warehouses across the continent.
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United Safety TechnologyFormed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, United Safety Technology makes nitrile gloves in the United States for medical, industrial and food-service use. The company is rebuilding domestic PPE capacity from a renovated Bethlehem Steel facility at Sparrows Point, Maryland, where its expansion was backed by a $96.1 million Department of Defense award to increase nitrile-glove production. UST pairs automated, socially responsible manufacturing with a broader effort to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.New York, NY
Superior GloveSince 1910, Superior Glove has engineered and manufactured safety gloves and arm sleeves, developing its products at its headquarters in Ontario, Canada. Its North American team and production facilities across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Central America support specialized hand and arm protection designed to balance workplace safety with comfort. The company is also ISO 9001:2015 certified and offers onsite hand-safety assessments and program services.CHEEKTOWAGA, NY
GRIPAD USA LLCBorn from three childhood friends’ refusal to wear conventional gym gloves, GRIPAD USA LLC develops patented lifting grips and fitness accessories designed to protect the hands while preserving a natural grip. The founders first made a prototype from a neoprene wetsuit in 2003 and formed the American company in January 2008; GRIPAD products now reach more than 35 countries. Its open, minimal-coverage design remains the signature idea behind the brand, which also partners with the National Breast Cancer Foundation.BROOKLYN, NY
American NitrileFounded by Jacob Block in 2021, American Nitrile is a privately held Grove City, Ohio company known for building a domestic source of critical protective equipment. Its 530,000-square-foot facility produces more than 120 million nitrile gloves each month, while closed-loop water systems and other efficiency measures support its focus on more sustainable U.S. manufacturing.GROVE CITY, OH