Magid® Glove & Safety Recognized for Product Innovation
Safety professionals vote Magid products their top choices for cut-resistant, high-visibility hand
protection and protective eyewear
CHICAGO, IL — Magid® Glove & Safety, a leading manufacturer and supplier of safety solutions and personal protective equipment (PPE), was recently recognized by environmental safety and health professionals in two independent award competitions. Magid products were selected as the industry's preferred PPE in three different categories: Cut Resistant Hand Protection, High Visibility Hand Protection and Plano Safety Glasses.
The recognition marks the second consecutive year that Magid products have been selected as the industry's favorite. Magid is one of only four companies with winning products in three award categories, selected from a field of more than 50 suppliers.
"We're driven to provide the most innovative and cost-effective personal protection equipment available, so this recognition from our industry peers means a great deal to us," said Rusty Cohen, Executive Vice President, Magid Glove and Safety. "The credit really goes to our customers who work closely with us to develop solutions that meet their real-world challenges and the Magid employees who strive to create safer workplaces."
The following three Magid products were ranked as top safety choices in ISHN magazine's 2014 Readers' Choice Awards:
• D-ROC® Hi-Visibility Cut Resistant Glove (GPD790HV): Hand Protection — Cut Resistant category
• T-REX® Impact Glove (TRX540): Hand Protection — High Visibility category
• Gemstone Safety Glasses (Z100BKAFC): Eye/Face Protection — Plano Safety Spectacles category
Two Magid products were also named industry favorites in a survey of safety professionals in attendance at the 2014 ASSE Safety Conference and Expo.
• D-ROC Hi-Visibility Cut Resistant Glove (GPD790HV): Hand Protection — Cut Resistant category
• T-REX Impact Glove (TRX540): Hand Protection — High Visibility category
Both competitions, which rank products based on innovation and preference, were conducted by Industrial Safety & Hygiene News (ISHN), a leading publication for health and safety professionals.
About Magid Glove & Safety Mfg. Co. LLC
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Magid Glove & Safety is America's leading manufacturer, importer, distributor and direct supplier of hand protection, personal protective equipment (PPE), first aid products and protective and disposable clothing. A valued partner in safety to thousands of companies since 1946, Magid proudly offers its own signature Magid branded products as well as products from top-quality brands such as 3M™, Ansell®, DuPont™, Honeywell, Kimberly Clark®, MAPA®, MSA, Showa® Best® and many more. Utilizing a state-of-the-art warehouse management system, Magid ships 95% of its orders within 24 hours of receipt from the world's largest PPE inventory of over 30,000 items. For more information about Magid Glove & Safety or its full line of gloves and personal protective safety equipment, please visit www.magidglove.com or call 1-800-444-8030.
Contact:
Chris Mason
Marketing Communications Manager
800-444-8010
chrismason@magidglove.com
