Launch of World’s Most Advanced Glove Machine
Redefining American Manufacturing with the World’s Most Advanced Glove-Making Technology U.S. Medical Glove Company is making history with the launch of the most advanced glove-making machine in the world. This state-of-the-art technology is revolutionizing self-reliance and reindustrializing American manufacturing, setting a new benchmark for efficiency, precision, and scalability. Housed at our Harvard, IL facility, this groundbreaking machine represents a major leap forward in domestic production. Designed to streamline operations and maximize output, it allows us to manufacture high-quality medical gloves with unmatched consistency and speed—ensuring a reliable supply chain for critical protective equipment. By investing in cutting-edge automation and innovation, U.S. Medical Glove Company is reshaping the future of American manufacturing. The launch of this revolutionary machine underscores our commitment to self-sufficiency, job creation, and industry-leading excellence, proving that the future of glove production is being built right here in the U.S.
Next-Level Quality Assurance Program
U.S. Medical Glove Company Strengthens Safety and Compliance Standards New Partnership Ensures Top-Tier Oversight for Made-in-America Medical Exam Gloves HARVARD, Ill., December 5, 2024 — U.S. Medical Glove Company (USMGC) — the only American manufacturer of the machines, components, and chemicals necessary to make nitrile and polyisoprene exam gloves in the United States — has partnered with RAO Solutions, Inc. (RAO) to bolster safety and compliance for its suite of surgical and medical exam gloves. This collaboration elevates the company’s consistent commitment to providing American healthcare professionals and patients with the highest-quality personal protective equipment. USMGC’s gloves already meet rigorous ASTM standards, including certifications for chemotherapy safety, tensile strength, viral penetration resistance, and more. With the addition of RAO Solutions, Inc. USMGC aims to further refine its processes, ensuring continued excellence in safety and compliance while staying ahead of evolving regulatory requirements. “Care and quality are at the heart of everything we do,” says Alex Todoroki of USMGC. “By bringing Jami Donohue, Valerie Followell and the RAO team on board, we’re not just meeting industry standards—we’re raising the bar. RAO’s expertise will help USMGC ensure our gloves remain the gold standard in healthcare products vital to our country’s health and security. Also, as part of the movement to reindustrialize the U.S., we see this level of quality assurance as a reassertion of American consumers’ expectation for high-quality products when they see the Made-in-America seal.” View the full report here.
Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
Traditionally, glove manufacturing was a dirty and wasteful process, often outsourced abroad.
Keys to Reducing Disposable Glove Contamination Risks in High-Risk Environments
Learn strategies for reducing disposable glove contamination in healthcare, food service, and labs through proper selection and protocols.
Reindustrializing American Manufacturing with Made-in-America Nitrile Gloves
How U.S. Medical Glove Company Is Reindustrializing American Manufacturing with Made-in-America Nitrile Gloves This is the USMGC story. It’s a Made-in-America success story about independence, innovation, self-reliance, and the restoration of the industrial capacity that built America. We’re honored to have our story narrated by the legendary TV journalist and news anchor, Bill Kurtis. Read the transcript below. [Transcript] Each day, at this newly refurbished factory on the Wisconsin/Illinois border, American workers make nearly 7 million nitrile gloves – on American-made machines – with chemicals and components produced on American soil. These gloves protect the people who protect Americans. In 2024, US Medical Glove Company’s annual capability is 2 point 5 billion gloves. In 2025 our capacity is expected to more than double. But we are more than a glove company. We are an engineering company, a chemistry company, and a technology company. We have completely re-imagined glove production and are on a mission to re-industrialize American manufacturing. During the pandemic, foreign powers controlled the PPE supply – blocking American access and endangering lives. The Department of Defense and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response moved quickly to onshore PPE production and secure the nitrile glove supply chain. USMGC is meeting that mission and taking it a step further – positioning America to become the world leader in PPE production. Our first priority was to make the world’s most advanced glove-making machine – engineered and fabricated in-house. Our machines are 80% smaller and 90% lighter than conventional machines. They require a 10th of the energy and 100% of the water is recycled using our proprietary system. We took control of the entire supply chain. Chemicals and components exported almost exclusively from Asia are now 100% American-made. Our stripping machines, layering machines, and sub-assemblies are all made in-house. And we make our own parts with 3-D printers and robotic CNC machines. We even build and wire our own panels. Each step in the process is led by American workers powered with the latest laser and robotic technology. Our machines are in high demand here in the U-S and in allied countries. Our team can ship and assemble anywhere in the world in a matter of days. This Made-in-America success story isn’t just about innovation. It’s about self-reliance. Outmaneuvering American adversaries. Restoring and supercharging the industrial capacity that built America. With American-made jobs that we can be proud of.
$80 million contract for machinery
The only American manufacturer of the machines, components, and chemicals necessary to make nitrile and polyisoprene exam gloves in the United States
2.5 Billion Annual Glove Production
Welcome to a behind-the-scenes look at our cutting-edge 1.8 million square foot facility where every day, we produce 7 million nitrile medical exam gloves.
Water Recycling Technology
Sustainability is a core value at U.S. Medical Glove Company, and we’re constantly seeking ways to minimize our environmental footprint.
2024 year in Review
It’s been a busy year for us! Every year we reflect on what we’ve done to fulfill our mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing, produce high-quality medical equipment, and uplift the members of the community that surrounds us. This year, some of the highlights include celebrating the 1-year anniversary at our high-tech, 350-acre manufacturing facility, launching the U.S. Medical Chemical Company to supply raw materials for our surgical and medical-exam gloves, inking an $80 million joint venture contract to deliver machines, and partnering with a number of organizations to ensure that our safety and compliance standards remain at the forefront of everything we do. We also celebrated our local Harvard, Illinois community by hosting Turkey Runs, making collections for food drives, and donating gloves to first responders, sports teams, tattoo artists, and more! As the only end-to-end, Made-in-America manufacturer of both nitrile and polyisoprene gloves in the United States, we’re excited to continue leading the charge to onshore parts and manufacture products vital to America’s health and security. In the future, we’ll continue to show that American innovation can lead the way in PPE manufacturing—both domestically and internationally. Happy New Year to everyone. We’re looking forward to 2025! 💫 See what we’ve been up to this year, in detail:https://usmg.us/news-resources/https://vimeo.com/user216354058
Nitrile Glove Composition and Performance
The durability and mechanical properties of synthetic medical gloves, such as those made from nitrile, vary drastically depending on the manufacturer.