Magid Glove & Safety

What Magid Glove & Safety does

Magid Glove & Safety is a 4th-generation, family-owned manufacturer, importer, distributor, and direct supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE), founded in 1946 and headquartered on a 31-acre campus in Romeoville, Illinois. The company generates $356M+ in annual revenue and employs more than 1,100 people worldwide, including 125+ local safety specialists deployed across North America. Its portfolio spans work gloves, safety clothing, eye and face protection, fall protection, respirators, head protection, cooling products, and facility maintenance items, combined with services such as Smart Safety Assessments, PPE Vending Solutions, Inventory Management, Custom Branding, Electrical Glove Testing, and Prescription Safety Eyewear Programs.

The product technology foundation rests on a portfolio of patented and trademarked proprietary materials and coatings, including AeroDex® (a patented yarn-wrapping technique enabling cut protection up to ANSI Level A9 at up to 30% lower weight), M-GARD® cut-resistant sleeves, D-ROC® coated gloves, T-REX® impact gloves, VersaTek Grip™ adaptive palm coating, PureVue™ anti-fog and TurboDry® moisture-wicking technologies for eyewear. Magid also acts as the exclusive or core distribution channel for major PPE brands including DuPont (Tyvek), 3M, Ergodyne, FALLTECH, Accuform, and VisionAid, and co-developed the Magid Cool Powered by Mission® line using Mission's HydroActive cooling technology.

Commercially, Magid runs a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce (magidglove.com with 120% Low Price Guarantee and free shipping over $75), an enterprise field-sales force delivering on-site assessments, and a corporate-account program offering multi-year negotiated pricing, freight terms, and complementary services. Distribution is anchored by a single central warehouse achieving 98.5% in-stock ship rate within 24 hours, serving industrial and manufacturing, glass manufacturing, healthcare, and large enterprise corporate accounts predominantly across the continental United States.

Name

Magid Glove & Safety

Legal name

Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Company LLC

Website

https://magidglove.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Magid Glove & Safety is a 4th-generation, family-owned U.S. manufacturer, importer, and distributor of personal protective equipment — gloves, eye protection, FR apparel, fall protection, and cooling products — selling via e-commerce and a 125-strong enterprise field-sales force to industrial, glass-manufacturing, healthcare, and corporate accounts, generating $356M+ in annual revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disposable Protective Apparel (Coveralls, Gowns, Shoe Covers) (CRAAALAM), PPE, Safety & Infection Control Supplies Distribution (JanSan-adjacent) (CRAOAGAK), Safety, PPE & Workwear Retail (Gloves, Respirators, Eye/Ear Protection) (CRAIADAK)

Keywords

• Personal protective equipment
• Work gloves
• Safety clothing
• Industrial PPE
• Cut resistant gloves

Headquarters

HQ city

Romeoville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PPE Product Sales: Direct sales of personal protective equipment including work gloves, safety clothing, eye protection, fall protection, respirators, and other safety products through e-commerce and sales team.
2. Corporate Account Programs: Volume-based sales programs for corporate customers with negotiated pricing, freight terms, inventory management, and vending solutions.
3. Safety Services: Additional revenue from safety services including Smart Safety Assessments, Inventory Management, PPE Vending Solutions, Custom Branding, Electrical Glove Testing, and Prescription Eyewear Programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Magid Glove & Safety manufactures, imports, distributes, and directly supplies personal protective equipment (PPE) including work gloves, safety clothing, eye and face protection, respirators, fall protection, and cooling products. The company complements its product portfolio with safety services such as Smart Safety Assessments, inventory management, PPE vending solutions, prescription safety eyewear programs, electrical glove testing, and custom branding for enterprise customers.

Product overview

Magid Glove & Safety is America’s leading manufacturer, importer, distributor, and direct supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE), offering a comprehensive portfolio of safety products and services. The product lineup centers on core PPE categories including Work Gloves (featuring D-ROC® cut-resistant coated gloves, T-REX® impact gloves, ROC® palm coated gloves, and ComfortFlex® disposable nitrile gloves), Safety Clothing (Magid Defense flame-resistant apparel, rainwear, cut-resistant garments), Eye Protection (AcuSpex™ Z87+ safety glasses with PureVue™ anti-fog technology, Gemstone® Myst® safety glasses, safety goggles, face shields), Head & Face Protection, Fall Protection, Respirators, and Cooling Products. The company also offers specialized solutions for glass manufacturing (M-GARD®, AeroDex® materials) and innovative technologies like VersaTek™ adaptable grip coatings and 21-gauge ultra-thin gloves. Beyond products, Magid provides a full suite of safety services including Smart Safety Assessments, Inventory Management, PPE Vending Solutions, Custom Branding, Electrical Glove Testing, Prescription Safety Eyewear Programs, and Safety Training resources. The portfolio operates as a unified platform combining manufactured and distributed PPE products with complementary service offerings for workplace safety programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• D-ROC: Cut-resistant coated gloves with lightweight design, enhanced grip, and snug fit.
• M-GARD
• T-REX
• ROC
• VersaTek
• ComfortFlex
• Magid Cool Powered by Mission
• Magid Defense
• AcuSpex
• Gemstone
• E2

Products and services

• D-ROC® Cut-Resistant Coated Gloves Lightweight cut-resistant coated gloves with enhanced grip and snug fit designed for industrial applications requiring cut protection.
• M-GARD® Cut-Resistant Sleeves Arm sleeves with optimized fit and lightweight cut protection using proprietary AeroDex® yarn technology offering up to ANSI Level A9 protection at up to 30% lighter weight than previous generations.
• T-REX® Impact Gloves Heavy-duty impact protection gloves combining durability and extreme comfort with NitriX Grip Technology for palm coating in industrial environments.
• AcuSpex™ Z87+ Safety Glasses and Goggles Z87+ rated safety glasses and goggles featuring advanced materials, ergonomic designs, PureVue™ anti-fog coating, and TurboDry® moisture-wicking technology for superior eye protection.
• Magid Defense Flame-Resistant Apparel Lightweight breathable flame-resistant apparel with arc-rated CAT 1 and NFPA 70E compliance for industrial workers in refinery and electrical safety settings.
• 21-Gauge Gloves and Sleeves Ultra-thin 21-gauge gloves and sleeves providing cut protection from ANSI A4 to A6, designed as the thinnest and most comfortable gloves on the market.
• Magid Cool Powered by Mission® Cooling Gear Innovative cooling gear that cools to 30 degrees below average body temperature using HydroActive™ technology and stays cool for up to 2 hours for heat stress management.
• VersaTek™ Coated Work Gloves Adaptable grip work gloves with palm coating technology that adjusts to different environments, providing 50% more abrasion resistance than common glove coatings.
• Glass Industry PPE Solutions Industry-specific PPE engineered for glass manufacturing including cut-resistant clothing, gloves, and sleeves using M-GARD and AeroDex materials for raw glass handling, coated glass, and window/door manufacturing.
• Prescription Safety Eyewear Program Customizable prescription safety eyewear programs providing ANSI Z87.1 compliant prescription safety glasses with corporate wholesale pricing and dedicated field support.
• Smart Safety Assessments Professional safety assessment services that evaluate workplace safety programs and identify improvement areas for enterprise customers.
• PPE Vending Solutions Automated vending solutions for dispensing PPE and safety equipment in workplace settings with inventory tracking capabilities.
• Electrical Glove Testing Testing services for electrical safety gloves to ensure compliance with safety standards and protection requirements.
• Fall Protection Equipment Fall protection equipment including harnesses, lanyards, and tool tethering accessories for working at heights.

Quantifiable outcome

• Garments up to 30% lighter with higher cut protection (up to ANSI Level A9)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DuPontcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDuPont is a key brand partner whose Tyvek 400 disposable coveralls are sold through Magid's distribution network. Magid offers DuPont products including Tyvek 400 TY120SWH disposable coveralls with zipper front.
• ErgodynecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorErgodyne is a brand partner whose tool lanyards and tethering products are distributed through Magid's catalog for fall protection and tool safety applications.
• FALLTECHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFALLTECH is a brand partner providing fall protection equipment including retractable tool lanyards distributed through Magid's comprehensive safety product catalog.
• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3M is a brand partner whose safety products including tool lanyards and personal protective equipment are distributed through Magid's sales channels.
• VisionAidminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVisionAid is a brand partner whose Flex 99705 side shields for safety glasses are offered as frequently purchased together items with Magid eyewear products.
• AccuformcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccuform is a brand partner providing safety signs and facility maintenance products including Accuform brand signs for workplace safety compliance.
• MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMagid has a co-branded product line 'Magid Cool Powered by Mission' featuring cooling products with HydroActive technology developed in partnership with Mission for natural water evaporation-based cooling.
• Chicago ScholarsminorOthersMagid partners with Chicago Scholars to support students from under-resourced communities through donations and sponsorship of team member volunteering.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ansell Limited: Global leader in protective gloves and PPE, with deep industrial and healthcare exposure. Directly comparable to Magid in cut-resistant, chemical, and disposable gloves, though larger and internationally diversified.
• Protective Industrial Products (PIP): Direct manufacturer and distributor of industrial hand protection and general PPE with strong North American footprint. Closely comparable to Magid in cut-resistant gloves, coated gloves, and PPE distribution model.
• Showa Group: Japanese-headquartered glove manufacturer specializing in disposable, chemical-resistant, and cut-resistant hand protection. Direct head-to-head competitor to Magid in industrial glove categories globally.
• HexArmor: Specialist manufacturer of high-performance cut- and impact-resistant gloves. Comparable to Magid's D-ROC®, T-REX®, and M-GARD® lines, often winning the same industrial safety RFPs.
• Radians Inc. Mid-sized US PPE manufacturer and distributor covering eye, hearing, hand, and high-visibility protection. Closely comparable to Magid in scale, distribution model, and target end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Safety Products: Broad incumbent offering fall protection, respiratory, hearing, eye protection, and gas detection across global industrial markets. Overlaps with Magid's PPE portfolio but with far larger R&D and connected-worker capabilities.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Global PPE giant spanning respirators, hearing, eye protection, and protective apparel. Both competitor (3M-branded SKUs) and supplier (3M products distributed by Magid) to Magid, making this a critical competitive and channel relationship.
• W.W. Grainger: Large industrial MRO distributor carrying a broad PPE assortment alongside tens of thousands of other SKUs. Competes with Magid on enterprise PPE contracts but is broader and not PPE-specialized.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Major manufacturer of disposable gloves, wipes, and protective apparel under KleenGuard and Kimtech brands. Direct competitor to Magid in disposable nitrile gloves and protective apparel categories.

Emerging players

• Ergodyne: Specialist in tool tethering, cooling, and worker ergonomics/safety products. Comparable to Magid in cooling (Mission co-branded line) and fall protection categories; both partner and partial competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/373721249215
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/magid-glove-
• Instagraminstagram.com/magidglove

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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