USMGC Set to Acquire Polyisoprene Chemical Facility

U.S. Medical Glove Company (USMGC) said it has acquired a polyisoprene chemical facility. The Harvard, IL-based company said the acquisition make it the only end-to-end Made-in-America manufacturer of both nitrile and polyisoprene gloves.

USMGC did not reveal additional details about the deal.

Alongside the acquisition, USMGC launched an independent division to oversee the production of raw nitrile and polyisoprene, crucial ingredients in both surgical and medical exam gloves.

The new division is U.S. Medical Chemical Company (USMCC), which will exclusively supply USMGC with the raw materials required to manufacture a suite of personal protective equipment (PPE) to fulfill contracts across the U.S. government, including agencies such as the U.S. Army, FEMA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and USPS.

"The PPE shortages prevalent through the pandemic proved how critical American control of the supply chain was in safeguarding American health and security," Alex Todoroki of USMGC said in a release. "By adding this facility to our portfolio, USMGC has now secured the raw supplies, advanced machinery, and 30+ production lines to manufacture 2.5 billion nitrile and polyisoprene surgical gloves by the end of 2024. We are incredibly proud that our entire supply chain is 100% made in America."