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DISPOSABLE MEDICAL GLOVES A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1 Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1 Disclaimers 2 Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 3 Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3 Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3 Product Definitions 4 Medical Gloves 4 1. Medical Examination Gloves 4 Powdered Examination Gloves 4 Powder Free Examination Gloves 4 2. Surgical Gloves 4 Powdered Surgical Gloves 5 Powder Free Surgical Gloves 5 2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 6 Disposable Medical Gloves Industry Survives Recession 6 The Medical Gloves Industry: A Quick Primer 6 Detection Device 7 The Evolution of Medical Gloves: A Primer 8 Opportunities: Notes from Across the Globe 8 Growth Drivers 9 Challenges Faced by Latex Glove Manufacturers 9 Stability in Prices 10 Product Variables for Commercial Success 10 Worldwide Demand: Changing Trends 10 Factors Influencing Buyer Behavior 11 Brand Recognition 11 Price 11 Prompt Delivery 11 Channels of Distribution 11 Warehouses 11 End-Use Outlets 11 Industry Issues 12 Durability of Medical Gloves: A Key Issue 12 Powdered Gloves: A Key Culprit in Surgical Complications 13 Industry Embroiled in the Issue of Latex Allergens 13 Future of Powdered Gloves Precariously Hangs in Balance 14 Dumping of Medical Gloves in Asian Countries Invokes Ire 14 Market Trends 14 Managed Care Vs Cost Concerns 14 Non-Latex Surgical Gloves Playing at Center Court 15 Manufacturers of NR Latex Gloves Rise to the Challenge 15 Underplayed Advantages of NRL: Hoping to Reinstate Consumer Confidence 16 Synthetic Medical Gloves Fast Replacing NR Latex Gloves 16 Production of Non-Latex Gloves Contingent on Raw Materials Supply 17 Industry Upbeat on the Technology & Innovation Front 17 Regional Trends: An Incisive Insight 17 Eurofocus 17 Malaysia: Asias Production Epicenter 18 Technology/Product Breakthroughs 19 Dual Polymer Coated Gloves for Enhanced Grip & Traction 19 Aloe Vera Enhanced Surgical Gloves On Cards 19 French Medical Researchers Innovate Biocide Layers for Safer Surgical Gloves 20 Nitrile: The Newest Innovation in Polymer Coated Gloves 20 INTACTA - For Medical and Dental Exam Gloves 20 A Peek Into the Competitive Climate 21 3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 22 Gloves: An Essential Tool of Infection Control 22 Gloves: An Inevitable Safety Measure 22 Gloves: Not Always An Impermeable Barrier 22 Infection Control: A Crucial Issue 22 Medical Gloves: An Introduction 23 Use of Gloves 23 General Applications of Gloves 23 Police Personnel 24 Medical Personnel 24 Prevention of Blood Borne Diseases 24 Dentists 24 Cyclists 24 Glove Manufacturing Process 24 Latex: The Primary Raw Material 25 Extraction Process 25 Production Process 25 Sterilization Vs. Irradiation 25 Challenges Before Manufacturers 25 Major Producers 26 Demand 26 Latex Gloves 26 Latex: A Necessary Evil 27 Threats Caused by Inferior Quality Gloves 27 Threats Caused by Latex Gloves 27 Contact Dermatitis 27 Type I Reaction (Immediate Hypersensitivity) 28 Type IV Reaction (Delayed Hypersensitivity) 28 Contact Urticaria 28 Wear Test 28 Prick Test 28 Scratch Test 28 Internal Complications 29 Other Infections 29 Regulations for Patient Examination and Surgeons Gloves 29 Suggestive Measure for Allergy Prone Health Care Professionals 29 Latex Alternatives 30 Latex Gloves - The Future 31 Green House Effect 31 Biodegradability 31 Presence of Sulphur 31 Low Energy Requirement 31 Non-Latex Glove Market 32 4. PRODUCT SEGMENTATION: A PERSPECTIVE 33 Medical Examination Gloves 33 Surgical Gloves 33 Reuse of Surgical Gloves 34 Examination Gloves Vs Surgical Gloves 34 Classification of Gloves: A Tabular Exposition 34 Powdered Gloves: A Declining Market 34 Lightly Powdered Gloves 35 Possible Risk Involved 35 Post-Surgical Complications 35 Other Skin Lesions 35 Powder Free Gloves: A Growing Market 35 Importance 36 Powder Free Surgical Gloves 36 Hypoallergenic Gloves 36 Hypoclean 100(r) 37 Vinyl Vs Latex Gloves 37 Tensile Testing/Glove Specifications/Effective Protection 37 Appropriate Usage 37 Barrier Properties 38 Barrier Integrity 38 Storage and Handling 38 Sterilization - A Precautionary Measure 38 Quality Standards 38 5. POSSIBLE RISKS INVOLVED ON FAILURE OF GLOVE USAGE 39 HBV 39 Sabia Virus Infection 39 Microbial Infections 39 AIDS 39 Other Infections 39 6. EVALUATION OF THE MICROBIAL INTEGRITY OF GLOVES: A STUDY 40 7. RAW MATERIAL OVERVIEW 41 The Raw Deal: An Insight 41 The New Face of NRL Gloves 41 Polymer Coated Powder Free Gloves Not a Foolproof Allergy Solution 42 The Rise of Synthetic Alternatives 42 Chloroprene 43 Nitrile polymers 43 Synthetic polyisoprene 43 Neoprene 44 Polymers or Block Polymers 44 Polyurethane 44 Thermoplastic rubber 45 Outlook 45 Synthetic Materials and Their Forte In a Nutshell 45 Benefits & Drawbacks of Latex and Non-Latex Gloves 46 Advantages of Natural Rubber Latex Gloves 46 Disadvantages of Natural Rubber Latex Gloves 46 Advantages of Non-Latex Gloves 46 Disadvantages of Non-Latex Gloves 47 Polymer Coatings: A Peek Into Whats New 47 Hydrogels 48 Polyurethanes 48 Acrylics 48 Silicones 48 Nitrile 49 8. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION/INNOVATIONS 50 Ansell Launches New Gammex Powder-Free Glove 50 Ansell Healthcare Products to Launch New Range of Derma Prene(r) Synthetic Surgical Gloves 50 Spectrum Introduces Decontamination Gloves 51 Molnlycke Health Care Launches Biogel(r) PI Indicator(tm) Underglove 51 Ansell Launches New Latex and Vinyl Disposable Gloves 51 PolyConversions Introduces VRTM Gloves 51 Esteem Introduces Micro Surgical Gloves 51 Microflex Launches New Disposable Dura FlockTM Nitrile Gloves 51 Microflex Rolls Out Cuff First(tm) Glove Dispensing System 52 Microflex Launches MidKnight Gloves 52 Microflex Launches Tranquility(tm) Non-Latex Exam Glove 52 9. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/LAUNCHES IN RECENT PAST 53 Microflex Launches UltraSense(tm) EC Nitrile Gloves 53 Microflex Launches Glove Dispensing System 53 Mölnlycke Launches Puncture Indication Glove System 53 Molnlycke Launches Powder- Free Non-Latex, Sterile Glove 53 Ansell Introduces MicroTouch(r) NitraTex(r) Sterile Examination Glove 54 Ansell Launches MicroTouch NitraTex Sterile Exam Gloves in Singles 54 Ansell Introduces Gammex(r) PF Underglove 54 Cardinal Health Unveils Esteem(r) Surgical Glove 55 Ansell Launches Derma Prene(r) IsoTouch(tm) Surgical Gloves 55 Ansell Announces Launch of Encore HydraSoft Surgical Glove 55 10. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 56 Shepard Acquires Digitex Glove Business from Mayer Laboratories 56 Semperit Acquires Fenix Comercio Exterior Ltda 56 Ansell Takes over Hawkeye Glove Manufacturing 56 ECI Medical Technologies Closes Operations 56 FDA Grants Approval for Yulex Patient Exam Glove 57 SEL Mulls to Invest Rs650 Crore for Technical Textile Unit 57 Top Glove to Acquire Medi-Flex Ltd 57 Molnlycke Establishes H.Q. for Gloves Business in US 57 Linden, Edgewater Funds Acquire BSSI 57 Semperit to Boost Production of Synthetic Surgical Gloves 57 Investor AB, Morgan Stanley Acquire MHCG from Apax Partners 58 11. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS 59 Ansell Healthcare (USA) 59 B. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany) 59 Cardinal Health, Inc (USA) 59 Cypress Medical Products (USA) 60 Dynarex Corporation (USA) 60 DASH Medical Gloves, Inc. (US) 60 Hartalega Holdings Bhd (Malaysia) 60 Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc (USA) 60 Kossan Rubber Industries BHD (Malaysia) 61 Medline Industries Inc. (USA) 61 Microflex Medical Corp (USA) 62 Molnlycke Health Care AB (Sweden) 62 Paul Hartmann AG (Germany) 62 Rubberex (Malaysia) 63 Siam Sempermed Corporation Ltd (Thailand) 63 Supermax Corporation Berhad (Malaysia) 63 Semperit AG Holding (Austria) 63 Shijiazhuang Hongray Group (China) 64 Top Glove Corporation Bhd (Malaysia) 64 Vulkan AS (Czech Republic) 64 12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 66 Table 1: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Medical Gloves by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 66 Table 2: World Historic Review for Disposable Medical Gloves by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 67 Table 3: World 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Medical Gloves by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 68 Table 4: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Examination Gloves by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 69 Table 5: World Historic Review for Disposable Examination Gloves by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 70 Table 6: World 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Examination Gloves by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 71 Table 7: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Examination Gloves (Powdered) by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 72 Table 8: World Historic Review for Disposable Examination Gloves (Powdered) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 73 Table 9: World 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Examination Gloves (Powdered) by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 74 Table 10: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Examination Gloves (Powder-Free) by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 75 Table 11: World Historic Review for Disposable Examination Gloves (Powder-Free) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 76 Table 12: World 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Examination Gloves (Powder-Free) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 77 Table 13: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Surgical Gloves by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 78 Table 14: World Historic Review for Disposable Surgical Gloves by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 79 Table 15: World 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Surgical Gloves by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 80 Table 16: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Surgical Gloves (Powdered) by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 81 Table 17: World Historic Review for Disposable Surgical Gloves (Powdered) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 82 Table 18: World 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Surgical Gloves (Powdered) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 83 Table 19: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Surgical Gloves (Powder-Free) by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 84 Table 20: World Historic Review for Disposable Surgical Gloves (Powder-Free) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 85 Table 21: World 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Surgical Gloves (Powder-Free) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 86 13. THE UNITED STATES 87 A.Market Analysis 87 Outlook 87 Disposable Medical Gloves: Bouncing High with Strong Growth Patterns 87 Technology Innovation To Sustain Future Growth 87 Non-Latex Gloves Overtake Latex Gloves 88 Surgical Glove Market 88 Legal and Regulatory Issues 88 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 88 Federal Center for Disease Control 89 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 89 Higher AQLs: The Newest Amendment in the Medical Glove Testing Regulation 90 Double Gloving Overlooked 90 Distribution & End-Users 90 Table 22: Disposable Medical Examination Gloves Market (2010E): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Key End-Users - Hospitals, Home Healthcare, Outpatient, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 91 Import-Exports Statistics 91 Table 23: US Exports of Surgical Gloves* (2006 & 2007): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Key Destination Countries - Mexico, Canada, Turkey, Japan, South Africa, Peru and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 91 Table 24: US Imports of Surgical Gloves* (2006 & 2007): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin - Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 92 B.Market Analytics 93 Table 25: US Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 93 Table 26: US Historic Review for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 94 Table 27: US 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 95 14. CANADA 96 A.Market Analysis 96 Outlook 96 Import-Export Statistics 96 Table 28: Canadian Exports of Surgical Gloves* (2006 & 2007): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Key Destination Countries - The US, Germany, Malaysia, Austria, Denmark, China and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 96 Table 29: Canadian Imports of Surgical Gloves* (2006 & 2007): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin - Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 97 B.Market Analytics 98 Table 30: Canadian Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 98 Table 31: Canadian Historic Review for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 99 Table 32: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 100 15. JAPAN 101 A.Market Analysis 101 Outlook 101 Japanese Manufacturers Feel the Pressure on Imports Front 101 B.Market Analytics 102 Table 33: Japanese Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 102 Table 34: Japanese Historic Review for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 103 Table 35: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 104 16. EUROPE 105 A.Market Analysis 105 Outlook 105 The Changing Landscape of the European Surgical Gloves Market 105 Growth Drivers in a Capsule 105 European Demand for Latex Gloves Healthy 106 Market Share Statistics - Recent Past Review 106 Table 36: European Disposable Surgical Gloves Market (2006): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players - Ansell, Sempermed, Molnlycke Health Care, Hartmann Group and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 106 B.Market Analytics 107 Table 37: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Medical Gloves by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 107 Table 38: European Historic Review for Disposable Medical Gloves by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 108 Table 39: European 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Medical Gloves by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 109 Table 40: European Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 110 Table 41: European Historic Review for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 111 Table 42: European 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 112 16a. FRANCE 113 A.Market Analysis 113 Market Overview 113 B.Market Analytics 114 Table 43: French Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 114 Table 44: French Historic Review for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 115 Table 45: French 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 116 16b. GERMANY 117 Market Analysis 117 Table 46: German Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 117 Table 47: German Historic Review for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 118 Table 48: German 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 119 16c. THE UNITED KINGDOM 120 Market Analysis 120 Table 49: United Kingdom Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 120 Table 50: United Kingdom Historic Review for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 121 Table 51: United Kingdom 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 122 16d. ITALY 123 Market Analysis 123 Table 52: Italian Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 123 Table 53: Italian Historic Review for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 124 Table 54: Italian 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 125 16e. REST OF EUROPE 126 A.Market Analysis 126 Outlook 126 The Netherlands 126 Russia: A Major Import Market 126 B.Market Analytics 128 Table 55: Rest of Europe Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 128 Table 56: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 129 Table 57: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 130 17. ASIA-PACIFIC 131 A.Market Analysis 131 Outlook 131 Changing Dynamics of the Asian Medical Glove Industry 131 Asia-Pacific: Home to Glove Manufacturers 131 Select Players in the Asian Medical Gloves Industry 132 Focus on Select Countries 132 Indonesia 132 Malaysia 133 China 133 B.Market Analytics 134 Table 58: Asia Pacific Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 134 Table 59: Asia Pacific Historic Review for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 135 Table 60: Asia Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 136 18. LATIN AMERICA 137 A.Market Analysis 137 Outlook 137 Chile 137 Argentina 137 Table 61: Argentinean Imports of Medical Gloves (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin - Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 137 Table 62: Argentinean Imports of Surgical Gloves (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin -China, Malaysia, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 137 B.Market Analytics 138 Table 63: Latin America Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 138 Table 64: Latin America Historic Review for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 139 Table 65: Latin America 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 140 19. REST OF WORLD 141 A.Market Analysis 141 Outlook 141 B.Market Analytics 141 Table 66: Rest of World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 141 Table 67: Rest of World Historic Review for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 142 Table 68: Rest of World 11-Year Perspective for Disposable Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 143 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Total Companies Profiled: 160 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 181) --------- Region/Country Players --------- The United States 83 Canada 6 Japan 4 Europe 34 France 3 Germany 13 The United Kingdom 7 Italy 1 Rest of Europe 10 Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 51 Latin America 1 Africa 1 Middle-East 1 ---------

Companies Mentioned

- AADCO Medical, Inc (USA) - Acuderm, Inc (USA) - Adams Healthcare Ecolab (UK) - Adenna, Inc (USA) - Adex Medical, Inc (USA) - AGSA Gomma SRL (Italy) - Allerderm Laboratories, Inc (USA) - Allied Glove & Safety Products Corporation (USA) - Alpine Gloves, Inc (USA) - Amd-Ritmed, Inc - AmerCare, Inc (USA) - American Bantex Corporation (USA) - American Health And Safety, Inc (USA) - American Health Products Corporation (USA) - American Healthcare Products, Inc (USA) - Ansell Limited (Australia) - AR Medicom, Inc (Canada) - Argos SA (Chile) - Arista Surgical Supply Co, Inc (USA) - Asid Bonz Und Sohn GmbH (Germany) - Associated Bag Co (USA) - B Braun Melsungen AG (Germany) - Baldur Systems Corporation (USA) - Bar Ray Products, Inc (USA) - BarrierMed Glove Co (USA) - Basic Medical Industries, Inc (USA) - Becton, Dickinson & Company (USA) - Beiersdorf AG (Germany) - Bel Art Products (USA) - Berner International GmbH (Germany) - Best Manufacturing Co (USA) - Better Hands Glove Products (USA) - Bio Nuclear Diagnostics, Inc (Canada) - Bound Tree Medical (USA) - Bowers Medical Supply, Inc (Canada) - Braintree Scientific, Inc (USA) - Bralin Mfg, Inc (USA) - Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd (Canada) - Cardinal Health, Inc (USA) - Cardiovascular Instrument Corporation (USA) - Casil Health Products Ltd (India) - Charkate Worksafe (USA) - Chinahawk Enterprises Ltd (China) - Clinipak Ltd (England) - Codan US Corporation (USA) - Coltene/Whaledent AG (Switzerland) - Columbia Diagnostics, Inc (USA) - CompuMed, Inc (USA) - Crocker Industrial Resources Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) - Crosstex International, Inc (USA) - CT International (USA) - Cypress Medical Products (USA) - Dash Medical Gloves, Inc (USA) - Davis Schottlander & Davis Ltd (UK) - Deroyal Industries, Inc (USA) - Digitcare Corporation (USA) - Direct Safety Co (USA) - DMA Med-Chem Corporation (USA) - DRG International, Inc (USA) - Dynarex Corporation (USA) - ECI Medical Technologies, Inc (Canada) - Encompas Unlimited, Inc (USA) - Ergodyne Corporation (USA) - ESBE Scientific Industries, Inc (Canada) - Event Medical Services, Inc (USA) - Fisher Scientific International, Inc (USA) - Fuji Latex Co, Ltd (Japan) - Funeralia GmbH (Germany) - Gayatri House (India) - Genesee Biomedical, Inc (USA) - George Glove Co, Inc (USA) - Gimbel Glove Company, LLC (USA) - Gottfried Medical, Inc (USA) - H Dam Kaergaard A/S (Denmark) - Hardy Diagnostics (USA) - Health Care Logistics, Inc (USA) - Healthline Products Ltd (UK) - Heinz Herenz Medizinalbedarf GmbH (Germany) - Helapet Ltd (UK) - Hermitage Hospital Products (USA) - Hicks Thermometer (India) Ltd (India) - Honyee Enterprise Co, Ltd (Taiwan) - Howard Medical Company (USA) - Impacto Protective Products, Inc (Canada) - Intermed Japan, Inc (Japan) - International Biomedical, Inc (USA) - Juzo (USA) - Kane Enterprises, Inc (USA) - Kawamoto Corporation (Japan) - Kimberly Clark Corporation (USA) - Kiper Enterprises, Inc (USA) - Krackeler Scientific, Inc (USA) - Lab Safety Supply, Inc (USA) - Laglove (M) Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) - Lamprecht AG Healthcare Div (Switzerland) - Liberty Industries, Inc (USA) - Lohmann & Rauscher International GmbH & Co, KG (Germany) - LRC Hospital Products Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) - Lynn Medical (USA) - Mabis Healthcare, Inc (USA) - Madegom Ltda (Chile) - MAPA Spontex, Inc (USA) - Markson LabSales, Inc (USA) - Maro-Medical GmbH (Germany) - Marsh Bio Products, Inc (USA) - Mayfair Medical Supplies Ltd (China) - Mckesson Corporation (USA) - Medical Industries Australia Pty, Ltd - Medi-Crush Co (USA) - Medigloves Ltd (Thailand) - Medisp Produtos Hospitalares SA (Sweden) - Mediteck Ltd (UK) - Meditrade AG (Switzerland) - Medline Industries, Inc (USA) - MedProtect, Inc (USA) - Mendez Medical Products, Inc (USA) - Merlyn Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA) - Mexpo International, Inc (USA) - Microflex Medical Corporation (USA) - Midwest Scientific (USA) - Modern Laboratory Services, Inc (USA) - Moore Medical Corporation (USA) - Mopec, Inc (USA) - Motex Healthcare Corporation (Taiwan) - MR Resources, Inc (USA) - Mucambo S/A (Brazil) - Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc (USA) - Muetex Richard Mueller GmbH (Germany) - Mydent Corporation (USA) - Narang Enterprises (India) - National Starch and Chemical Co (USA) - Nissho Sangyo Co, Ltd (Japan) - North Coast Medical, Inc (USA) - North Safety Products (USA) - Novatex GmbH (Germany) - Omron Healthcare, Inc (USA) - Ontex NV (Belgium) - Orthopaedic Textiles (Pty) Ltd (South Africa) - PJ Dahlhausen & Co, GmbH (Germany) - Pacific Latex Products Ltd (USA) - Pacifica USA (USA) - Paul Hartmann AG (Germany) - PFM AG (Germany) - Physicians Resource Network (USA) - PM Gloves, Inc (USA) - Polestar Labs, Inc (USA) - Polygenex International, Inc (USA) - Preferred Products (USA) - Prico GmbH (Germany) - Primed Halberstadt Medizintechnik GmbH (Germany) - Priority Healthcare Corporation (USA) - Progressive Medical International (USA) - Qosina Corp (USA) - Regaltex International, Inc (USA) - Rhein Medical, Inc (USA) - Roeko GmbH & Co (Germany) - S S White Burs, Inc (USA) - Sage Products, Inc (USA) - Sammons Preston Rolyan (USA) - Security Medical Products Div Midwest Glove Co, Inc (USA) - Semperit Aktiengesellschaft Holding (Austria) - Sewoon Medical Co, Ltd (Korea) - Shamrock Mfg Co, Inc (USA) - Shandong Weigao Group Company Limited (China) - Shanghai Latex Factory (China) - Shinemound Enterprise, Inc (USA) - Simco-Folien GmbH (Germany) - Sime Latex Products Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) - Sklar Corporation (USA) - SmartPractice (USA) - SSL International Plc (UK) - Stericon GmbH (Germany) - SUPA Medical Devices Co (Iran) - Supermax Glove Mfg SDN BHD - Surgipath Medical Industries Inc (USA) - Suzhou Colour-Way Enterprise Development Co, Ltd (China) - Sweco SA (Switzerland) - Tagg Industries (USA) - Tech-Source, Inc (USA) - Tempshield, Inc (USA) - Terumo Corporation (Japan) - Tetra Medical Supply Corporation (USA) - Thai Fuji Latex Co, Ltd (Thailand) - The Burrows Company (USA) - Tillotson Healthcare Corporation (USA) - Top Glove Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) - Trademark Medical (USA) - Tri-State Hospital Supply Corporation (USA) - Troge Medical GmbH (Germany) - Tronex Healthcare Indstries (USA) - Tyco Healthcare Group LP (USA) - Ulma International GmbH (Germany) - USA Scientific, Inc (USA) - Valentine international ltd/dyna- life (Taiwan) - Vitacare, Inc (USA) - Vulkan AS (Czech Republic) - VWR International, Inc (USA) - Wang NMR, Inc (USA) - ZEP Manufacturing Company (USA) - Zevco Medical Products (USA)