What Mapa Professional does

Mapa Professional manufactures and supplies professional personal protective gloves for industrial, chemical, food, healthcare, and aerospace customers. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL), operating as MAPA SAS in Colombes, France, with origins in the 1948-founded Mapa business and a dedicated professional hand protection division launched in 1978. Its portfolio spans more than 100 SKUs organized into chemical protection (UltraNitril, UltraNeo, Butoflex, Fluotech), liquidproof protection (Vital, Jersette, Alto, Harpon, Telsol), mechanical handling (Ultrane), cut protection (Krytech), thermal protection, disposable gloves (Solo, Trilites), and impact protection (Exonit) ranges.

Mapa Professional's technology base is built on multiple polymer chemistries (natural latex, nitrile, polychloroprene/neoprene, butyl, fluoroelastomer, PVC) combined with proprietary coating systems including Advanced Grip (dual-layer smooth/sandy nitrile), GRIP&PROOF (oil/dirt grip with DMF-free OEKO-TEX certified formulation), RESICOMFORT (foam nitrile with embedded grip patterns), and Ultracomfort (textile-supported construction). The company operates an integrated production footprint across 3 factories worldwide, 2 R&D centers in France and Malaysia, a dedicated team of 60 engineers and technicians, an Application Laboratory that reproduces real glove-use conditions, and 10 internal test methods that exceed regulatory standards. Certifications include EN ISO 374, EN 388, EN ISO 21420, EN 16350, EN 407, EN 511, EN 421, EN ISO 374-5, ISO 18889, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, FSC 100% latex certification, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and EcoVadis Gold (top 2% in rubber industry).

The business model is B2B hardware sales through a hybrid enterprise field sales and channel partner motion. Mapa Professional sells through quote-based direct commercial and technical contact forms to enterprise customers, distributes through world-leading distributors globally, and operates a proprietary vending machine packaging solution for automated dispensing at industrial sites (claimed to reduce glove consumption by up to 35%). Revenue is generated across at least 13 verticals including chemical, automotive manufacturing, electronics, food, construction, steel, glass, healthcare/pharmaceuticals, local authorities, mining/oil, aerospace, maritime, and agriculture, supported by localized websites in 18+ countries.

Name

Mapa Professional

Legal name

MAPA SAS

Website

https://mapa-pro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mapa Professional manufactures professional protective gloves (chemical, mechanical, cut, thermal, liquidproof, disposable) for industrial, food, and healthcare customers across 18+ countries. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Newell Brands, operating 3 factories and 2 R&D centers in France and Malaysia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment (Safety Gloves & Hand Protection)

NAICS

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

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Gloves & Mittens Manufacturing (IMAOAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH)

Keywords

• Protective gloves
• Hand protection equipment
• Chemical protective gloves
• Cut resistant gloves
• Industrial safety gloves

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-denis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Protective Gloves Sales: Manufacturing and sale of professional protective gloves including chemical protection, mechanical protection, cut protection, thermal protection, and disposable gloves. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales and distributor networks to industrial, healthcare, food processing, and other professional sectors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mapa Professional manufactures and supplies a comprehensive portfolio of personal protective gloves for industrial and professional users. Offerings span chemical protection (nitrile, neoprene, butyl, fluoroelastomer), mechanical handling, cut protection (cut levels A–F), liquidproof, thermal, disposable, and impact protection ranges. Products are sold B2B to industrial, automotive, electronics, food, healthcare, construction, aerospace and chemical sectors through direct enterprise sales and a global distributor network.

Product overview

Mapa Professional is a comprehensive hand protection solutions provider offering over 100 distinct glove products organized into protection categories: Chemical Protection (ULTRANITRIL, ULTRANEO, BUTOFLEX, FLUOTECH ranges), Liquidproof Protection (VITAL, JERSETTE, ALTO, HARPON, TELSOL ranges), Mechanical Protection/Handling (ULTRANE range with precision to heavy-duty options), Cut Protection (KRYTECH range with various cut levels), and Disposable Gloves (SOLO, TRILITES ranges). The portfolio also includes specialized products like ESD-protective gloves (Ultrane 524) and impact protection (EXONIT). Key technologies include Advanced Grip, Grip&Proof, and RESICOMFORT coating systems. The company offers an interactive Chemical Glove Selection Tool for product recommendation. Mapa Professional is part of Newell Brands and operates 3 factories worldwide with 2 R&D centers in France and Malaysia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ULTRANITRIL Range (Chemical Protection) Nitrile-based chemical protection gloves available in multiple variants (358, 410, 454, 458, 472, 475, 480, 485, 491, 492, 493, 495) offering different levels of chemical protection, grip and comfort including Advanced Grip dual-layer technology for industrial chemical handling.
• ULTRANEO Range (Chemical Protection) Polychloroprene (Neoprene) chemical protection gloves (339, 340, 341, 382, 401, 407, 414, 420, 450) offering chemical resistance, comfort and suitability for various industrial applications.
• BUTOFLEX Range (Chemical Protection) Butyl rubber chemical protection gloves (650, 651, 652) providing high specific chemical resistance for specialized industrial applications.
• FLUOTECH Range (Chemical Protection) Fluoroelastomer chemical protection gloves (344, 468) offering high chemical resistance and flexibility for extended-wear applications.
• VITAL Range (Liquidproof Protection) Natural latex liquidproof and chemical protection gloves (115, 117, 124, 165, 175, 177, 520, 540) including FSC-certified options, suitable for food industry and general chemical handling.
• JERSETTE Range (Liquidproof Protection) Natural latex gloves (300, 301, 308) with textile support providing comfort for long-term work in aggressive environments, including FSC-certified options.
• ALTO Range (Liquidproof Protection) Latex mix chemical protection gloves (258, 285, 298, 299, 405, 415) offering various levels of protection, dexterity and comfort from precision work to aggressive environments.
• HARPON Range (Liquidproof Protection) Heavy-duty liquidproof gloves (321, 325, 326) with reinforced grip and extended cuffs for gripping heavy, rough or slippery objects in aggressive environments.
• TELSOL Range (Liquidproof Protection) PVC liquidproof protection gloves (351, 369) offering mechanical protection against low chemical hazards.
• ULTRANE Range (Mechanical Handling) Mechanical handling protection gloves (500, 510, 524, 526, 541, 548, 549, 550, 551, 553, 641, 648, 664, 681) for precision to heavy-duty work including ESD protection, touchscreen compatibility, and eco-designed options with recycled fibers.
• KRYTECH Range (Cut Protection) Cut protection gloves (563, 574, 580, 585, 588, 599, 600, 610, 615, 622, 643, 645, 809, 815) featuring various cut levels (A–F), Grip&Proof technology, RESICOMFORT technology, and recycled fiber options.
• SOLO Range (Disposable) Disposable gloves (967, 977, 980, 988, 990, 995, 997, 998, 919) made from nitrile, PVC/vinyl, and tripolymer materials offering chemical protection, dexterity and flexibility for single-use applications.
• TRILITES Range (Disposable) Disposable tripolymer gloves (985, 994) providing protection against chemical splashes and splatters with good flexibility and mechanical strength.
• EXONIT Range (Impact Protection) Impact protection gloves (852, 853) designed for enhanced safety in environments with impact hazards.
• Vending Machine Packaging Solution Specific glove packaging format (spiral or box system) designed for vending machines in industrial facilities, enabling automated dispensing and reducing glove consumption by up to 35% with cost optimization benefits.
• Chemical Glove Selection Tool Interactive 4-step chemical configurator that helps users select appropriate chemical protective gloves based on specific chemicals or EN 374-1 standard letters, providing chemical compatibility data.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130 gr CO₂ carbon footprint reduction per pair (KryTech 615 with recycled materials)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• World Leading DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMapa Professional maintains strong partnerships with world-leading distributors to ensure market access and product availability across different regions and customer segments.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ansell: Australian-listed global leader in protective gloves and PPE. Closest direct competitor to Mapa Professional with comparable chemical, cut, and mechanical protection portfolios serving industrial and healthcare end-markets.
• Showa Group: Japanese manufacturer of single-use and reusable protective gloves, including the ATG brand for high-dexterity applications. Direct competitor across Mapa's chemical and mechanical protection ranges.
• Uvex Safety Group: German manufacturer of protective gloves, eyewear, and head protection. Direct European competitor to Mapa with comparable chemical and mechanical protection offerings.
• Hartalega Holdings: Malaysian nitrile glove manufacturer with global reach in disposable medical and industrial gloves. Overlaps with Mapa's disposable nitrile range and chemical-protection volumes.
• Superior Glove Works: North American specialist manufacturer of industrial work gloves including cut, chemical, and thermal protection. Comparable portfolio serving industrial end-users with similar B2B/distributor motion.
• Top Glove Corporation: World's largest manufacturer of rubber gloves, headquartered in Malaysia, dominating disposable and examination glove volumes. Competes with Mapa's SOLO disposable and chemical protection lines on price.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Safety Products: Industrial safety division of Honeywell offering a broad PPE portfolio including hand protection (North, Howard Leight brands). Broad incumbent competing across Mapa's full protection categories.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Diversified safety equipment manufacturer with strong brand equity in industrial PPE, including chemical and cut-resistant gloves. Broad incumbent competing in overlapping segments.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Division of Kimberly-Clark providing PPE, wipers, and safety solutions for industrial workplaces. Broad incumbent with hand-protection offerings (Kleenguard, Jackson Safety) overlapping Mapa's chemical and disposable lines.

Emerging players

• Radians (Balkamp/Radians Inc): Mid-sized US PPE manufacturer offering gloves, eyewear, and hearing protection with growing chemical and cut-resistant glove lines. Emerging player expanding into Mapa's industrial-protection segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 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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