AMMEX Corporation

What AMMEX Corporation does

AMMEX Corporation is a privately held B2B wholesale distributor of disposable gloves, founded in 1988 by Fred Crosetto and headquartered in Kent, Washington. The company sources and distributes nitrile, latex, vinyl, and poly disposable gloves to a network of more than 10,000 authorized distributors and retailers across the United States, Canada, China, the Philippines, and Malaysia, with operational presence in 10 cities worldwide and approximately 275 employees. Its product portfolio is organized under three primary brands - Gloveworks (premium industrial-grade gloves featuring the proprietary Raised Diamond Texture), AMMEX Professional (FDA-compliant exam-grade gloves), and X3 (lightweight industrial-grade gloves) - plus an extension line, Gloveworks ULTRA, with flock-lined RDT nitrile gloves for extended wear.

The core proprietary technology is Raised Diamond Texture (RDT), a registered industrial design that creates 60% more surface area than non-textured gloves, channeling liquids away from contact points for superior grip in wet or oily conditions. The product range spans 3-mil to 13-mil thicknesses and includes specialty SKUs tested for fentanyl permeation resistance (ASTM D6978, up to 240 minutes) and chemotherapy-drug compatibility, addressing medical, dental, veterinary, tattoo, first-responder, janitorial, automotive, food-service, and general industrial end markets. AMMEX operates a redundant sourcing program across dozens of factories with 100% on-site inspections and reports industry-leading 98%+ fill rates on top products.

AMMEX earns revenue through wholesale case-based pricing with a one-case minimum order, net-30 payment terms, and prepaid freight on orders above $2,500 (US) or CA$2,500 (Canada). Go-to-market is channel-led: sales and account-services teams support authorized distributors and retailers, supplemented by a self-service 24/7 B2B portal (order.ammex.com), product-training videos, a resource center, and a sales-support asset library. The company holds food-safety compliance certification under CFR 170-199 and has received Science Based Targets initiative approval for a 42% absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. AMMEX has remained founder-influenced and bootstrapped throughout its 35-plus-year history, with no disclosed external funding rounds or institutional investors.

Name

AMMEX Corporation

Legal name

AMMEX Corporation

Website

https://ammex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AMMEX Corporation is a private B2B wholesale distributor of disposable nitrile, latex, vinyl, and poly gloves, selling through 10,000+ authorized distributors and retailers across North America and Asia-Pacific under the Gloveworks, AMMEX Professional, and X3 brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disposable Gloves

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Gloves & Mittens Manufacturing (IMAOAFAB)

Keywords

• Disposable gloves wholesale
• Nitrile gloves distribution
• Industrial protective gloves
• Exam grade gloves
• Barrier protection products

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale Distribution: AMMEX operates as a business-to-business wholesale vendor selling disposable gloves to distributors and retailers. They offer marketing and sales support, training, and access to glove experts. Products are sold through authorized distributor network with minimum order of one case.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AMMEX Corporation is a B2B wholesale distributor of disposable gloves supplying nitrile, latex, vinyl, and poly products across industrial and exam-grade categories. The company operates four product sub-brands — Gloveworks, Gloveworks ULTRA, AMMEX Professional, and X3 — and sells exclusively through an authorized distributor and retailer network serving automotive, industrial, food service, janitorial, and medical/healthcare end markets.

Product overview

AMMEX Corporation is a B2B wholesale distributor of disposable gloves organized into four sub-brands: Gloveworks (premium industrial-grade gloves with Raised Diamond Texture), Gloveworks ULTRA (flock-lined RDT gloves), AMMEX Professional (exam-grade gloves meeting FDA standards), and X3 (lightweight industrial-grade gloves for light-duty applications). The portfolio includes nitrile, latex, vinyl, and poly gloves across industrial and exam grades, ranging from 3 to 13 mil thickness. Key differentiators include the proprietary Raised Diamond Texture (RDT) technology providing 60% more grip surface, extended-cuff exam gloves, and specialized gloves tested for fentanyl resistance (ASTM D6978). The company operates through a distributor network and direct sales to end users across automotive, food service, janitorial/sanitation, industrial, and medical markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gloveworks: Full lineup of premium industrial-grade gloves for heavier tasks, featuring four gloves with Raised Diamond Texture (RDT). Includes GWON (Orange), GWGN (Green), GWBN (Black), and GWRBN (Royal Blue) nitrile gloves.
• AMMEX Professional
• X3

Products and services

• AMMEX Professional Exam-grade disposable glove sub-brand meeting FDA standards, offering nitrile and vinyl options for medical, dental, healthcare, tattoo, and veterinary use cases.
• Gloveworks Premium industrial-grade disposable glove sub-brand for heavier tasks, featuring proprietary Raised Diamond Texture (RDT) products in nitrile, latex, and vinyl formats.
• Gloveworks ULTRA Industrial-grade flock-lined nitrile glove sub-brand featuring Raised Diamond Texture, sweat-absorbing lining, and enhanced airflow for extended wear applications.
• X3 Gloves Lightweight industrial-grade disposable glove sub-brand offering nitrile, vinyl, latex, and poly options for food service and general light-duty applications requiring frequent glove changes.
• AMMEX Professional Exam Blue Nitrile Gloves (APFN) Exam-grade blue nitrile gloves delivering consistent barrier protection against bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, and contaminants for healthcare professionals.
• Gloveworks Industrial RDT Nitrile Gloves Industrial-grade nitrile gloves featuring proprietary Raised Diamond Texture providing 60% more surface area for exceptional liquid-channeling grip and chemical resistance in automotive, industrial, and janitorial settings.
• Gloveworks ULTRA Orange Flock-Lined RDT Nitrile Gloves (GWUOFN) Industrial-grade orange flock-lined nitrile gloves with Raised Diamond Texture featuring sweat-absorbing lining and 60% more surface area for exceptional liquid-channeling grip during extended wear.
• X3 Industrial Clear Poly Gloves (PGLOVE-500) Extra-lightweight industrial-grade clear poly gloves for light-duty food service tasks, packaged 500 per box for frequent glove changes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% more surface area for grip with Raised Diamond Texture
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hartalega Holdings: Hartalega is one of the largest nitrile glove manufacturers globally, with leadership in exam-grade nitrile and proprietary technology investments. Comparable to AMMEX in exam-grade and industrial nitrile categories, but with captive manufacturing rather than AMMEX's outsourced model.
• SAS Safety Corporation: SAS Safety manufactures and distributes a broad line of personal protective equipment including disposable gloves for industrial, automotive, and janitorial end-markets. Comparable to AMMEX's industrial and janitorial glove focus, particularly through industrial distribution channels.
• Top Glove Corporation: Top Glove is the world's largest manufacturer of disposable gloves, producing nitrile, latex, and vinyl products for global medical and industrial markets. Directly comparable to AMMEX in product mix and target end-uses, but operating at significantly larger scale with vertically integrated factories.
• Ansell Limited: Ansell is a global leader in protective gloves and solutions spanning industrial, medical, and life-sciences end-markets. Comparable to AMMEX in both industrial and exam-grade glove categories, with broader geographic reach and a focus on higher-specification PPE.
• Protective Industrial Products (PIP): PIP is a global supplier of hand protection and personal protective equipment with a strong disposable glove line across industrial and exam-grade categories. Directly comparable to AMMEX's Gloveworks industrial offering and serves similar industrial distribution customers.
• Dynarex Corporation: Dynarex is a US-based manufacturer and distributor of disposable medical and personal-care supplies including nitrile, vinyl, and latex gloves. Direct competitor to AMMEX in industrial and exam-grade glove categories serving similar B2B distributor and institutional channels.

Broad incumbents

• Henry Schein: Henry Schein is a major US distributor of healthcare products including exam-grade disposable gloves, primarily to dental and medical practices. Comparable to AMMEX Professional's medical channel with significantly broader product portfolio and scale.
• VWR / Avantor: Avantor distributes laboratory, life-sciences, and healthcare supplies including disposable gloves to research and clinical customers. Overlaps with AMMEX's medical/lab end-uses, but operates a much wider product portfolio across life sciences.
• Medline Industries: Medline is a major US medical distributor and manufacturer that supplies disposable gloves among a broad portfolio of medical supplies. Overlaps with AMMEX's AMMEX Professional exam-grade line on the medical/healthcare channel side.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Kimberly-Clark Professional sells KleenGuard and other PPE including disposable gloves as part of a broad workplace supplies portfolio. Competes with AMMEX in industrial and janitorial glove categories but operates across many other product categories with global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/youneedgloves
• YouTubeyoutube.com/AMMEX
• Facebookfacebook.com/ammexcorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ammex
• Instagraminstagram.com/ammexcorp

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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