HPC Healthline

What HPC Healthline does

Polyco Healthline (also referenced as HPC Healthline) is a UK-based B2B distributor of personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene products, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Morden, Surrey. The company sells disposable gloves (nitrile, vinyl, latex, polythene, sterile), industrial and reusable gloves (cut resistant, chemical resistant, general handling), PPE (aprons, masks, coveralls, overshoes, headwear), paper products, bags, infection control solutions, and pulp/cotton items through a Magento-based e-commerce platform at polycohealthline.com. It maintains a portfolio of nine owned sub-brands — Bodyguards, Polyco, Shield, Finite, HandSafe, Fine Touch, SafeDon, Simply Soft, and Caretex — with proprietary SafeDon glove-dispensing technology positioned as a packaging innovation and a Polyflex Eco line made from recycled nylon materials.

The company's go-to-market is direct-to-business via its own e-commerce storefront, supplemented by phone-based account management (020 8835 3636), a sales email channel, and a free glove audit service for organizations with 50 or more glove users. Pricing is quote-based B2B with volume and credit terms negotiated through account creation, and the company operates an in-house technical team for compliance and standards advisory. Revenue is generated almost entirely from one-time product sales, with no disclosed subscription or recurring component. Customers span eight primary verticals: industrial and manufacturing (automotive, construction, engineering), food service, medical/vet/dental, janitorial, hair and beauty, oil/gas/renewables, warehousing/logistics, and waste management.

Geographically, Polyco Healthline serves the UK via its domestic warehouse, Ireland with dedicated delivery logistics, and broader European and international markets through its Dutch subsidiary Polyco Healthline BV. The website is localized into 13 European languages, evidencing deliberate cross-border expansion. The company self-describes as one of the largest UK suppliers of disposable and reusable gloves, though the source material discloses no revenue, no employee count beyond 20, and no financial metrics.

Name

HPC Healthline

Legal name

Polyco Healthline

Website

https://hpchealthline.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polyco Healthline is a UK-based B2B distributor of PPE and hygiene products — disposable and industrial gloves, PPE, paper, bags, and infection control — selling via a Magento e-commerce platform to industrial, healthcare, food service, janitorial, and other sectors across the UK, Ireland, and Europe under nine owned brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing (322291)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Protective Disposable Wear (Masks, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Hairnets) (CRADALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disposable Protective Apparel (Coveralls, Gowns, Shoe Covers) (CRAAALAM), Medical & Hygiene Disposables (Underpads, Disposable Washcloths, Bed Bath Products) (CRADALAK), Medical & Healthcare Hygiene Disposables (Patient Wipes, Underpads) (IMAMAGAF)

Keywords

• Disposable gloves
• Personal protective equipment
• Hygiene products
• Industrial work gloves
• Infection control supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Product Sales: Direct sales of PPE and hygiene products to businesses, organizations, and consumers through their e-commerce platform. Products include disposable gloves, reusable gloves, PPE (aprons, masks, coveralls), paper products, bags, and infection control solutions. Orders are shipped throughout the UK and internationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HPC Healthline (doing business as Polyco Healthline) supplies personal protective equipment and hygiene products through a B2B e-commerce platform. Its catalog covers disposable gloves (nitrile, vinyl, latex, polythene, sterile), reusable industrial gloves, aprons, masks and respirators, coveralls, paper products, refuse and clinical waste bags, infection control wipes, pulp, and cotton items marketed under multiple in-house brands such as Bodyguards, Polyco, Shield, Finite, HandSafe, Fine Touch, SafeDon, and Caretex. Customers buy through polycohealthline.com with quote-based account pricing and receive deliveries across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe.

Product overview

Polyco Healthline is a B2B distributor and supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene products, operating as an e-commerce platform that offers an extensive portfolio of products across multiple categories. The product portfolio is organized around two primary product lines: Disposable Gloves (including Nitrile, Vinyl, Latex, Polythene, and Sterile variants under brands like Bodyguards, Shield, Finite, HandSafe, and Fine Touch) and Industrial/Reusable Gloves (including Cut Resistant, Chemical Resistant, and General Handling options under the Polyco brand). Supporting product categories include PPE (Aprons, Masks, Coveralls, Headwear), Paper Products, Bags, Infection Control (Wipes), Pulp, and Cotton. The company also emphasizes product innovations including SafeDon dispensing technology, sustainable Pulp products, Eco-Friendly Cotton, and Piercan cleanroom gloves. Products are distributed to various industry sectors including Healthcare, Food Service, Automotive, Construction, Engineering, Janitorial, and Warehousing through their e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bodyguards: Brand of disposable gloves and PPE products
• Polyco
• Shield
• Finite
• HandSafe
• Fine Touch
• SafeDon
• Simply Soft
• Caretex

Products and services

• Disposable Gloves Single-use gloves including Nitrile, Vinyl, Latex, SafeDon, Polythene, Sterile, Dispensers, and Food Safe variants, marketed under the Bodyguards, Shield, Finite, HandSafe, and Fine Touch brands for healthcare, food service, industrial, and janitorial customers.
• Industrial / Reusable Gloves Durable work gloves for industrial applications spanning General Handling, Cut Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Needle Resistant, Electrical Handling, Hot Handling, Cold Handling, and Food Safe categories, including the Dyflex and Polyflex ranges and Piercan cleanroom gloves.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Protective equipment including Aprons, Masks and Respirators, Coveralls and Coats, Overshoes and Oversleeves, and Headwear and Eyewear for occupational safety.
• Paper Products Hygiene paper products including Hand Towels, Paper Rolls, Toilet Rolls, Facial Tissues, and Bamboo alternatives distributed under own and third-party brands such as Katrin.
• Bags Waste and storage bags including Refuse Sacks, Compactor Sacks, Bin Liners (Pedal, Square, Swing, Wheelie), Clinical Waste bags, and Laundry Bags for commercial and institutional use.
• Infection Control Products Infection control solutions including disinfectant wipes for healthcare and commercial settings (e.g., Shield ASW/150).
• Pulp Products Pulp-based medical and hygiene products under the Caretex brand, including waxed paper medicine pots (Caretex PHPOT063) and disposable pulp items.
• Cotton Products Cotton-based hygiene and medical products, including eco-friendly cotton innovations for medical and hygiene applications.
• SafeDon Glove Dispensing System Proprietary glove dispensing innovation that improves hygiene and reduces waste by dispensing gloves one at a time from a unique packaging system, supplied with SafeDon-branded nitrile examination gloves.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ansell: Global manufacturer of protective gloves and PPE with deep healthcare, industrial and life-sciences exposure; competes head-to-head with Polyco Healthline in disposable and reusable glove categories across the UK and Europe.
• Hartalega Holdings: Malaysian nitrile glove manufacturer focused on medical and examination segments; competes with Polyco Healthline's HandSafe/Finite/Fine Touch examination-glove portfolio in European healthcare tenders.
• Unigloves: UK-based specialist manufacturer and supplier of disposable examination and industrial gloves; comparable product mix, geographic focus and B2B healthcare/food channel strategy.
• Globus Group: UK manufacturer of safety gloves and PPE under brands including Showa, with strong industrial and healthcare exposure; directly comparable UK-headquartered competitor with similar multi-brand go-to-market.
• Showa Group: Manufacturer of single-use and reusable protective gloves serving industrial, food, and medical markets in Europe; direct overlap with Polyco Healthline's reusable industrial and disposable ranges.
• Top Glove Corporation: World's largest disposable glove manufacturer offering nitrile, latex and vinyl gloves to medical, food and industrial channels; directly comparable core product and overlapping B2B customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Mölnlycke Health Care: Global medical solutions company with Biogel surgical/examination gloves and wound-care portfolio; overlaps Polyco Healthline in healthcare PPE and pulp/cotton medical hygiene products.
• Bunzl Healthcare & Hygiene: UK/European distribution group for healthcare, hygiene and janitorial consumables; comparable B2B distribution model across gloves, paper products, wipes and infection-control ranges.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Diversified global hygiene and PPE manufacturer (KleenGuard, Kimtech) with established UK distribution; broad incumbent whose glove and PPE ranges overlap with Polyco Healthline's catalog.
• 3M Personal Safety: Diversified conglomerate with broad PPE range including gloves, masks, coveralls and respirators; competes with Polyco Healthline across multiple PPE categories in industrial and healthcare channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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