Ansell "U Challenge" Interactive Safety Game Educates, Entertains


Ansell "U Challenge" Interactive Safety Game Educates, Entertains

RED BANK, New Jersey (February 7, 2008) - Hardcore gaming enthusiasts and amateurs alike will want to take the Ansell U Challenge, an interactive cut protection selection game available to play for free at www.ansellu.com. During the month of February, safety industry professionals who register and play the Ansell U Challenge online are eligible to win a free Nintendo® Wii* gaming system in March.

U Challenge advances players through an automotive plant scenario where the user must select a glove and then see how many pieces of metal the virtual worker can stamp without experiencing an injury. Players may select from a variety of gloves and have the option to use bare hands. Each glove option is accompanied by cut protection levels and ratings indicating dexterity, abrasion and puncture resistance, and dry and oil grip.

"The U Challenge employs the hottest gaming technology to help players understand the importance of selecting the proper cut protection for every situation," said Keitha Kessler, Marketing Manager, Ergo Products. "Players will find the game challenging and interesting as they work through the scenario."

Ansell introduced the U Challenge during the National Safety Congress & Expo (NSC) in Chicago in October 2007, with hundreds trying their hand at achieving the top score and vying to win a Wii* gaming system.

"While we want players to enjoy the U Challenge, we also want them to realize the serious threat posed by cut hazards," Kessler said. "It's a great way to underscore how selecting the right gloves can contribute to worker productivity."

In addition to launching the U Challenge game at NSC, Ansell recently introduced three new innovative hand protection products, including Vantage® glove series with Ansell Cut Protection Technology, HyFlex® 11-920 gloves for optimal control in slippery situations, and HyFlex 11-624 gloves for exceptional comfort and ANSI Level 2 cut protection.

For more information about Ansell's line of protective gloves and apparel, visit www.ansellpro.com or call Customer Service at 800.800.0444.

About Ansell

Celebrating more than 100 years, Ansell Limited has long been recognized for the innovations and leadership it has provided the hand protection and safety apparel industry. Besides high quality products, the company offers a comprehensive business solutions approach to help manufacturers achieve their cost reduction mandates. Ansell personal protective clothing (PPC) specialists work directly with corporate and plant representatives to develop highly effective programs with quantifiable results.

With its regional headquarters for its operations in the Americas located in Red Bank, New Jersey and with operations in Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Australia, Ansell serves a wide range of industries, including chemical manufacturing and refining, automotive, food processing, general industrial, pharmaceutical, paper, white goods, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, and primary metals.

Vantage® and HyFlex® are registered trademarks owned by Ansell Limited, or one of its affiliates. ©2007 Ansell Limited All Rights Reserved.

* Nintendo® and Nintendo® Wii are trademarks owned by Nintendo Co., Ltd. based in Kyoto, Japan. Reference to such in connection with this contest does not imply any endorsement or sponsorship

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