Dublin, Sept. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Disposable Medical Gloves - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Disposable Medical Gloves in US$ by the following Product Segments:
- Examination Gloves
- Surgical Gloves
The report profiles 90 companies including many key and niche players such as:
- Ansell Healthcare, LLC
- B. Braun Melsungen AG
- Cardinal Health, Inc.
- Cypress Medical Products, LLC
- Halyard Health, Inc.
- Hartalega Holdings Bhd
- Kossan Rubber Industries BHD
- Medline Industries Inc.
- Molnlycke Health Care AB
- Paul Hartmann AG
- Rubberex Corporation
- Semperit AG Holding
- Shijiazhuang Hongray Group
- Supermax Corporation Berhad
- Top Glove Corporation Bhd
- Vulkan Medical AS
Key Topics Covered:
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Disposable Medical Gloves - A Prelude Market Outlook Key Growth Drivers Select Growth Impediments Innovations Drive Growth Improving Healthcare Expenditure Turbo Charges Demand Rising Incidence of Hospital Acquired Infections Propels Market Growth Aging Population and Growing Number of Surgical Procedures Spur Demand Asia- Focal Point for Future Growth 2. MARKET TRENDS AND ISSUES Latex Gloves Rapidly Lose Share to Synthetic Gloves Nitrile Gloves - An Effective Alternative to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves Vinyl Disposable Gloves Laced With Inherent Drawbacks Manufacturers of NR Latex Gloves Rise to the Challenge Underplayed Advantages of NRL: Hoping to Reinstate Consumer Confidence Implementation of Double Gloving' Practice Spurs Growth Opportunities Supply Shocks Affect Raw Material and Glove Prices January 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) Durability of Medical Gloves: A Key Issue Future of Powdered Gloves Precariously Hangs in Balance Product Variables for Commercial Success Managed Care Vs Cost Concerns Industry Upbeat on the Technology & Innovation Front Surgical Gloves: Shaped by Comfort, Fit & Barrier Protection 3. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE A Peek into the Competitive Climate A Topical Review of OEM Gloves Market Top Glove - the Largest Rubber Glove Manufacturer Capacity Expansion to Boost Nitrile Market Presence Hartalega - The Leader in Nitrile Gloves Market Enhanced Productivity and Expanded Target Markets Strategies for Better Future Supermax - An Overview of Company's Operations Supermax - An Overview of Company's Operations Table 12: Supermax's Capacity Expansion Undertakings Further Increase in Reliance on Nitrile to Fuel Growth for Kossan 4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Medical Gloves: An Introduction Medical Examination Gloves Powdered and Powder-Free Examination Gloves Surgical Gloves Powdered and Powder-Free Surgical Gloves Reuse of Surgical Gloves Classification of Gloves: A Tabular Exposition Gloves: Not Always an Impermeable Barrier Latex Gloves Latex: A Necessary Evil Threats Caused by Latex Gloves Contact Dermatitis Type I Reaction (Immediate Hypersensitivity) Type IV Reaction (Delayed Hypersensitivity) Contact Urticaria Internal Complications Other Infections Latex Alternatives Chloroprene Nitrile polymers Synthetic Polyisoprene Neoprene Polymers or Block Polymers Polyurethane Thermoplastic rubber Benefits & Drawbacks of Latex and Non-Latex Gloves Advantages of Natural Rubber Latex Gloves Disadvantages of Natural Rubber Latex Gloves Advantages of Non-Latex Gloves Disadvantages of Non-Latex Gloves Synthetic Materials and Their Forte in a Nutshell Polymer Coatings: A Peek Into What's New Hydrogels Polyurethanes Acrylics Silicones Nitrile Factors Influencing Buyer Behavior Brand Recognition Price Prompt Delivery 5. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS Ansell Introduces Microflex LifeStar Nitrile Examination Gloves Halyard Health Unveils Flexaprene Technology for Gloves Halyard Health Launches Dual-Purpose Gloves for EMS and Law Enforcement Personnel Epoch Launches Epoch Surgical Gloves Medline Rolls Out SensiCare Shield Radiation Protection Gloves Medline Launches Critical Response Gloves for EMT's Use SmartPractice Introduces Reflection Sapphire Sensitive Nitrile Gloves for Dentists FoodHandler Rolls Out MedHandler oneSAFE Exam-Grade Gloves for Healthcare Sempermed Launches New Range of Medical Gloves Shermond Introduces PremierSensitive Nitrile Examination Gloves Polyco Rolls Out New Bodyguards Nitrile Disposable Glove SmartPractice Dexterity 300 Nitrile Exam Gloves for Dental Practices Sempermed Launches StarMed ROSE Nitrile Examination Gloves Adenna Launches Enov8 PE Exam Gloves Ansell Rolls Out GAMMEX Powder-Free Glove with AMT Plak Smacker Introduces Perfect Touch Vanilla Flavored Nitrile Exam Gloves for Dentists Ansell to Introduce TouchNTuff 93-250 Gloves with Ansell Grip Technology Plak Smacker Launches Perfect Touch Cherry Flavored Nitrile Exam Gloves PlatinumCode Rolls Out New Ultra-Thin Nitrile Exam Gloves 6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY Ansell Takes Over Nitritex Cardinal Health to Release Powder-Free Gloves in Hong Kong NEA Accepts Medline's Restore Nitrile Examination Gloves JRMI Merges with AmerCare Medline Receives NEA Seal of Acceptance for Restore Nitrile Exam Gloves Sempermed Invests in New Glove Factory in Malaysia iNeedMD Inks Distribution Agreement with Mayar Medical Kimberly-Clark Divests Health Care Division Hartalega to Expand Glove Manufacturing Capacity Ansell Inks Agreement to Acquire Barrier Safe 7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE Total Companies Profiled: 90 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 98)
- The United States (43)
- Canada (5)
- Japan (1)
- Europe (18)
- France (1)
- Germany (5)
- The United Kingdom (4)
- Italy (1)
- Rest of Europe (7)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (29)
- Latin America (2)
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