MEDICAL GLOVES

SUMMARY

Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Medical Gloves in Millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Examination Gloves (Powdered, and Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, and Powder Free), and Dental Gloves. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region and product segment for the period of 2000 through 2010. The report profiles 177 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Ansell Healthcare, Cardinal Health, Medline Industries Inc., Regent Medical Limited, Kimberly- Clark/ Safeskin, and Semperit AG Holding/ Sempermed. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

I-A. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability And Reporting Limitations I-1
• Disclaimers I-2
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
• Product Definitions And Scope Of Study I-3
• Product Definitions I-3
• Medical Gloves I-3
• 1. Medical Examination Gloves I-4
• Powdered Examination Gloves I-4
• Powder Free Examination Gloves I-4
• 2. Surgical Gloves I-4
• Powdered Surgical Gloves I-4
• Powder Free Surgical Gloves I-4
• 3. Dental Gloves I-5

I-B. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF MEDICAL DEVICES AND DIAGNOSTICS INDUSTRY

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview II-1

• Global Market to Mirror Steady Growth II-1
• Regional Perspective II-1
• Product Segment Perspective II-1
• The Medical Gloves Industry: A Quick Primer II-1
• Detection Device II-2
• The Evolution of Medical Gloves: A Primer II-2
• Opportunities: Notes from Across the Globe II-3
• Growth Drivers II-3
• Product Variables for Commercial Success II-4
• Worldwide Demand: Changing Trends II-4
• Factors Influencing Buyer Behavior II-5
• Brand Recognition II-5
• Price II-5
• Prompt Delivery II-5
• Channels of Distribution II-5
• Warehouses II-5
• End-Use Outlets II-5
• Industry Issues II-6
• Durability of Medical Gloves: A Key Issue II-6
• Powdered Gloves: A Key Culprit in Surgical Complications II-7
• Industry Embroiled in the Issue of Latex Allergens II-7
• Future of Powdered Gloves Precariously Hangs in Balance II-7
• Dumping of Medical Gloves in Asian Countries Invokes Ire II-8
• Market Trends II-8
• Tsunami Disaster Leads to a Global Surge in Demand II-8
• Managed Care Vs Cost Concerns II-8
• Non-Latex Surgical Gloves Playing at Center Court II-9
• Manufacturers of NR Latex Gloves Rise to the Challenge II-9
• Underplayed Advantages of NRL: Hoping to Reinstate Consumer Confidence II-10
• Synthetic Medical Gloves Fast Replacing NR Latex Gloves II-10
• Production of Non-Latex Gloves Contingent On Raw Materials Supply II-11
• Industry Upbeat on the Technology & Innovation Front II-11
• Glove Prices Forecast to Spike II-11
• Regional Trends: An Incisive Insight II-11
• Eurofocus II-11
• Malaysia: Asia's Production Epicenter II-12
• Technology/Product Breakthroughs II-13
• Dual Polymer Coated Gloves for Enhanced Grip & Traction II-13
• Aloe Vera Enhanced Surgical Gloves On Cards II-13
• French Medical Researchers Innovate Biocide Layers For Safer Surgical Gloves II-13
• Nitrile: The Newest Innovation in Polymer Coated Gloves II-13
• INTACTA - For Medical and Dental Exam Gloves II-14
• Competition II-14
• Hallmark of Top Corporate Honchos II-14
• Regent Medical Limited: The Undisputed Leader II-14
• Ansell Healthcare Europe: A Force to Reckon With II-15
• Cardinal Health: Sweating Over the Powder Free Threat II-15
• A Peek Into the Competitive Climate II-15
• "Competing on Product Functionality" II-16

2. Product Overview II-18

• Gloves: An Essential Tool of Infection Control II-18
• Gloves: An Inevitable Safety Measure II-18
• Gloves: Not Always An Impermeable Barrier II-18
• Infection Control: A Crucial Issue II-18
• Medical Gloves: An Introduction II-19
• Use of Gloves II-19
• General Applications of Gloves II-19
• Police Personnel II-19
• Medical Personnel II-20
• Prevention of Blood Borne Diseases II-20
• Dentists II-20
• Cyclists II-20
• Glove Manufacturing Process II-20
• Latex: The Primary Raw Material II-20
• Extraction Process II-21
• Production Process II-21
• Sterilization Vs. Irradiation II-21
• Challenges Before Manufacturers II-21
• Major Producers II-21
• Demand II-22
• Latex Gloves II-22
• Latex: A Necessary Evil II-22
• Threats Caused by Inferior Quality Gloves II-23
• Threats Caused by Latex Gloves II-23
• Contact Dermatitis II-23
• Type I Reaction (Immediate Hypersensitivity) II-23
• Type IV Reaction (Delayed Hypersensitivity) II-23
• Contact Urticaria II-23
• Wear Test II-24
• Prick Test II-24
• Scratch Test II-24
• Internal Complications II-24
• Other Infections II-24
• Regulations for Patient Examination and Surgeon's Gloves II-24
• Suggestive Measure for Allergy Prone Health Care Professionals II-25
• Latex Alternatives II-25
• Latex Gloves - The Future II-26
• Green House Effect II-26
• Biodegradability II-26
• Presence of Sulphur II-27
• Low Energy Requirement II-27
• Non-Latex Glove Market II-27

3. Product Segmentation - A Perspective II-28

• Medical Examination Gloves II-28
• Surgical Gloves II-28
• Reuse of Surgical Gloves II-29
• Examination Gloves Vs Surgical Gloves II-29
• Classification of Gloves: A Tabular Exposition II-29
• Dental Gloves II-29
• Powdered Gloves: A Declining Market II-30
• Lightly Powdered Gloves II-30
• Possible Risk Involved II-30
• Post-Surgical Complications II-30
• Other Skin Lesions II-30
• Powder Free Gloves: A Growing Market II-30
• Importance II-31
• Powder Free Surgical Gloves II-31
• Hypoallergenic Gloves II-32
• Hypoclean 100® II-32
• Vinyl Vs Latex Gloves II-32
• Tensile Testing/Glove Specifications/Effective Protection II-32
• Appropriate Usage II-32
• Barrier Properties II-33
• Barrier Integrity II-33
• Storage and Handling II-33
• Sterilization - A Precautionary Measure II-33
• Quality Standards II-33

4. Possible Risks Involved on Failure of Glove Usag II-34

• HBV II-34
• Sabia Virus Infection II-34
• Microbial Infections II-34
• AIDS II-34
• Other Infections II-34

5. Evaluation of The Microbial Integrity of Gloves:

• A Study II-35

6. Raw Materials Overview II-36

• The Raw Deal: An Insight II-36
• The New Face of NRL Gloves II-36
• Polymer Coated Powder Free Gloves Not a Foolproof Allergy Solution II-36
• The Rise of Synthetic Alternatives II-37
• Chloroprene II-38
• Nitrile polymers II-38
• Synthetic polyisoprene II-38
• Neoprene II-39
• Polymers or Block Polymers II-39
• Polyurethane II-39
• Thermoplastic rubber II-40
• Outlook II-40
• Synthetic Materials and Their Forte In a Nutshell II-40
• Benefits & Drawbacks of Latex and Non-Latex Gloves II-41
• Advantages of Natural Rubber Latex Gloves II-41
• Disadvantages of Natural Rubber Latex Gloves II-41
• Advantages of Non-Latex Gloves II-41
• Disadvantages of Non-Latex Gloves II-42
• Polymer Coatings: A Peek Into What's New II-42
• Hydrogels II-42
• Polyurethanes II-43
• Acrylics II-43
• Silicones II-43
• Nitrile II-43

7. Product Launches/Developments II-44

• Medline's Neolon 2G Gloves Hit Market II-44
• Cardinal Health Releases Protegrity Blue, Surgical Gloves II-44
• Ansell Healthcare Rolls Out Soft Nitrile Examination Glove II-44
• Ansell Healthcare Enhances Micro-Touch® Glove Portfolio II-44
• Ansell Healthcare Adds Polyisoprene Gloves II-44
• AloeTouch® Gloves from Medline II-45
• Ansell Healthcare Introduces Pure NitrileExam Gloves II-45
• Ansell Healthcare Enhances Micro-Touch® Portfolio II-45
• Frank Healthcare Launches a New Range of Surgical Glove II-45
• Regent Medical Introduces Biogel Eclipse, a New Surgical Glove... II-45
• Wilson Glove Launches New Disposable Vinyl Surgical Gloves II-46
• Terumo Launches New Surgical Gloves II-46
• Cardinal Health Adds New Features to its Esteem Range of Surgical Gloves... II-46
• Hutchinson Fabricates a New Anti-Viral Medical Gloves II-46
• Kimberly Launches Safeskin PF, a Powder-Free Latex Surgical Glove II-46
• Cardinal Health Unveils a New Range of Medical Gloves II-47
• Regent Medical Develops Polyisoprene-based Powder free Surgical Glove II-47
• Medline Launches Aloe Vera Coated Surgical Gloves II-47
• Regent Medical Americas Launches Biogel Skinsense N Universal II-47
• Regent Medical Develops Neoprene Surgical Gloves II-48
• Dash Introduces Latex Gloves with Aloe Coating II-48
• Regent Medical Unveils Biogel Super Sensitive Surgical Glove II-48
• Regent Medical Introduces Biogel Orthopedic Surgical Glove II-48
• BarrierMed Inc. Unleashes New Product line Barrier Plus Go II-48
• Tronex Healthcare Introduces High Resistant Nitrile Gloves II-49
• Allegiance Releases Protegrity Micro Surgical Glove II-49
• ECI Medical Technologies Launches Powder Free Surgical Glove II-49
• Regent Medical Launches Powder Free Surgical Gloves II-49
• Maxxim Medical and Dow Chemical Introduce Polyurethane-Based Examination Glove II-49
• WRP Corporation Launches Surgical Glove Line II-50
• BarrierMed Launches BarrierPlus, Nitralon and Synthalon Medical Gloves II-50

8. Product Launches/Developments During

• Mid Nineties II-51

9. Recent Industry Activity II-52

• Regent Merges with Molnlycke II-52
• Consorta and Molnlycke Health Care in a 3-Year Pact II-52
• Magla Inks Agreement with American Red Cross II-52
• Ansell Healthcare Signs Agreement with Yankee Alliance II-52
• Ansell Healthcare Signs Agreement with CHCA II-52
• Regent Enters into a Distribution Agreement With Cottman... II-53
• Medi-Flex Proposes Plans to Increase its Glove Production... II-53
• Top Glove Plans to Expand its Production Capacity II-53
• Cardinal Plans to Divest its Examination Glove Unit II-53
• SLP and Supermax Brasil Enter into a Distribution Agreement with Macromed... II-53
• Supermax Floats a Joint Venture Company, Supermax Canada Inc... II-54
• DPL Plans to Make its Entry into the Medical Glove Market of Thailand... II-54
• SSL Divests its Medical Business to Apax Partners II-54
• Medline Acquires Maxxim Medical II-54
• Siam Sempermed Acquires Shanghai Foremost... II-54
• WRP Asia-Pacific and Maxxim Medical Sign Outsourcing Agreement II-55
• American Health Products Enters into Distribution Agreement with Maxxim Medical II-55
• Maxxim Medical Earns Surgical Gloves Contract II-55
• ECI Earns Contract for Supply of Synthetic Surgical Gloves II-55
• Zhangjiagang Top Glove Sparks off New Facility II-56
• WRP Forms Joint Venture with Red Box II-56
• Innovatix Enters into Agreement with Sempermed II-56
• WRP Signs Agreement with AmeriNet, Inc. for Supply of Surgical Gloves II-56
• Medline Industries Earns Contract from the US Postal Service II-56
• Regent Medical Americas Bags Exclusive Contract from Broadlane II-57
• BarrierMed and American Health Products Sign a Contract II-57
• Regent Medical Enters into Surgical Gloves Supply Agreement with HealthTrust II-57
• Regent Medical on an Expansion Spree in its Malaysian Plant II-57
• Ansell Healthcare Bags Exclusive Medical Examination Gloves Supply Contract from The US Department of Defense II-57
• Ansell Receives Huge Contract for Supply of Medical Gloves to the Middle East II-57
• AHPC Signs Agreement with InSource Health Services for Glove Supply II-58
• Maxxim Medical Wins Contract from Novation Inc. II-58
• Ansell Healthcare Obtains Contract from Novation for Continued Supply of Medical Gloves II-58
• BIS Nod for CHPL's Product II-58

10. Focus on Select Global Players II-59

• Ansell Healthcare (USA) II-59
• Cardinal Health (USA) II-59
• Medline Industries Inc (USA) II-59
• Regent Medical Limited (USA) II-60
• Kimberly- Clark/ Safeskin (USA) II-60
• Semperit AG Holding/ Sempermed (Austria) II-61

11. Global Market Perspective II-62

• Table 1: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Medical Gloves by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62
• Table 2: World 10-Year Perspective for Medical Gloves by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Salesfor US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excludingJapan), Latin America, and Rest of World for Years 2000,2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62
• Table 3: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Examination Gloves by Geographic Region- US, Canada,Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), LatinAmerica, and Rest of World Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63
• Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Examination Glovesby Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of DollarSales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of Worldfor Years 2000, 2006,and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63
• Table 5: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Examination Gloves (Powdered) by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64
• Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Examination Gloves (Powdered) by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown ofDollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of Worldfor Years 2000,2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64
• Table 7: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Examination Gloves (Powder-Free) by Geographic Region-US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65
• Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Examination Gloves (Powder-Free) by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdownof Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of Worldfor Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) II-65
• Table 9: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Surgical Gloves by Geographic Region- US, Canada,Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America,and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-66
• Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Surgical Gloves by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Salesfor US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excludingJapan), Latin America, and Rest of World for Years2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) II-66
• Table 11: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Surgical Gloves (Powdered) by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million forYears 2000 through 2010 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) II-67
• Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Surgical Gloves (Powdered) by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdownof Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World for Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-67
• Table 13: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Surgical Gloves (Powder-Free) by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-68
• Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Surgical Gloves (Powder-Free) by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World for Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-68
• Table 15: World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Dental Gloves by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-69
• Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Dental Gloves by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Salesfor US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excludingJapan), Latin America, and Rest of World for Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-69

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1

• A. Market Analysis III-1
• Outlook III-1
• Medical Gloves: Bouncing High with Strong Growth Patterns III-1
• Disposable Gloves: Soaring Demand III-1
• Non-Latex Gloves Take Over Latex Gloves III-2
• Surgical Glove Market III-2
• Legal and Regulatory Issues III-2
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) III-2
• Federal Center for Disease Control III-3
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) III-3
• Higher AQLs: The Newest Amendment in the Medical Glove Testing Regulation III-4
• Double Gloving Overlooked III-4
• Product Launches III-4
• Strategic Developments III-8
• Focus on Key Players III-11
• Ansell Healthcare III-11
• Cardinal Health III-12
• Medline Industries Inc III-12
• Microflex Medical Corp III-13
• Kimberly- Clark/ Safeskin III-13
• B. Market Analytics III-14
• Table 17: US Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14
• Table 18: US 10-Year Perspective for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves for Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

2. Canada III-15

• A. Market Analysis III-15
• Outlook III-15
• Product Launch III-15
• Strategic Developments III-15
• B. Market Analytics III-16
• Table 19: Canadian Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16
• Table 20: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves for Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16

3. Japan III-17

• A. Market Analysis III-17
• Outlook III-17
• Product Launch III-17
• B. Market Analytics III-17
• Table 21: Japanese Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17
• Table 22: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves for Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

4. Europe III-19

• A. Market Analysis III-19
• Outlook III-19
• The Changing Landscape of the European Surgical
• Gloves Market III-19
• Growth Drivers in a Capsule III-20
• European Demand for Latex Gloves Healthy III-20
• Pricing Trends III-20
• Market Share Statistics III-21
• Table 23: Disposable Surgical Gloves Market in Europe: Percentage Share of Leading Players for the Years 2002 & 2005(E) - Regent Medical Limited, Ansell Semperit,Allegiance, and Others (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-21
• B. Market Analytics III-22
• Table 24: Europe by Region Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Medical Gloves - France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22
• Table 25: Europe by Region 10-Year Perspective for Medical Gloves by Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe for Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22
• Table 26: European Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23
• Table 27: European 10-Year Perspective for MedicalGloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves for Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

4a. France III-24

• A. Market Analysis III-24
• Outlook III-24
• Product Launch III-24
• Market Share Statistics III-24
• Table 28: Disposable Surgical Gloves Market in France: Percentage Share of LeadingPlayers for the Years 2002 & 2005(E) - Ansell, Allegiance/Cardinal, Semperit,Regent Medical Limited, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24
• B. Market Analytics III-25
• Table 29: French Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25
• Table 30: French 10-Year Perspective for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves for Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

4b. Germany III-26

• A. Market Analysis III-26
• Outlook III-26
• Market Share Statistics III-26
• Table 31: Disposable Surgical Gloves Market in Germany: Percentage Share of Leading Players forthe Years 2002 & 2005(E) - Ansell, Semperit,Regent Medical Limited, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26
• Focus on Key Players III-26
• B. Braun Melsungen AG III-26
• B. Market Analytics III-27
• Table 32: German Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27
• Table 33: German 10-Year Perspective for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves for Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27

4c. The United Kingdom III-28

• A. Market Analysis III-28
• Outlook III-28
• Market Share Statistics III-28
• Table 34: Disposable Surgical Gloves Market in the United Kingdom: Percentage Share of Leading Players for the Years 2002 & 2005(E) - Regent Medical Limited, Ansell, Semperit, Allegiance/Cardinal, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28
• Product Launches III-28
• Strategic Developments III-30
• B. Market Analytics III-31
• Table 35: United Kingdom Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31
• Table 36: United Kingdom 10-Year Perspective forMedical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves(Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Glovesfor Years 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-32

4d. Italy III-33

• A. Market Analysis III-33
• Outlook III-33
• B. Market Analytics III-33
• Table 37: Italian Recent Past Current & Future Analysisfor Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures inUS$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33
• Table 38: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Medical Glovesby Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves for Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

4e. Rest of Europe III-35

• A. Market Analysis III-35
• Outlook III-35
• Russia: A Major Import Market III-35
• Table 39: Rubber Gloves: Percentage of Malaysian Exports to Russia for the Year 2000 & 2001 (In US$ Thousands) III-36
• Market Share Statistics III-36
• Table 40: Disposable Surgical Gloves Market inSpain: Percentage Share of Leading Players for theYears 2002 & 2005(E) - Ansell, Semperit, Allegiance,SSL International/Regent, and Others (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-36
• Key Players III-37
• Molnlycke Health Care (Sweden) III-37
• Semperit AG Holding/ Sempermed (Austria) III-37
• Vulkan AS (Czech Republic) III-37
• B. Market Analytics III-38
• Table 41: Rest of Europe Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38
• Table 42: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves for Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

5. Asia Pacific III-39

• A. Market Analysis III-39
• Outlook III-39
• Changing Dynamics of the Asian Medical Glove Industry III-39
• Asia-Pacific: Home to Glove Manufacturers III-39
• Select Players in the Asian Medical Gloves Industry III-40
• Focus on Select Countries III-41
• Indonesia III-41
• Export of Rubber Gloves III-41
• Malaysia III-41
• An Eminent Source of Latex III-41
• Demographics III-41
• Domestic Production III-41
• Imports III-41
• Malaysian Medical Glove Industry: A Story of Lost Opportunities III-42
• Malaysian Export Market Scenario III-42
• Medical Gloves Exports to US Takesa Knock III-42
• Antidotes III-43
• Rubber Glove Exports Set to Reach New Heights III-43
• Thailand III-43
• Domestic Production III-44
• Market Shift from Malaysia III-44
• China III-44
• Imports III-45
• Table 43: Chinese Imports of Surgical LatexGloves: Breakdown by Key Import Countriesfor the Year 2003 (In US$ Thousands) III-45
• Challenges Plague Dragonland III-45
• Product Launches III-45
• Strategic Developments III-46
• Key Players III-48
• B. Market Analytics III-50
• Table 44: Asia Pacific Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50
• Table 45: Asia Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves for Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

6. Latin America III-51

• A. Market Analysis III-51
• Outlook III-51
• Strategic Corporate Development III-51
• B. Market Analytics III-52
• Table 46: Latin America Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free),Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) andDental Gloves Markets Independently Analyzedwith Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million forYears 2000 through 2010 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-52
• Table 47: Latin America 10-Year Perspective for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdownof Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered,Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, PowderFree) and Dental Gloves for Years 2000, 2006,and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

7. Rest of World III-53

• A. Market Analysis III-53
• Outlook III-53
• B. Market Analytics III-53
• Table 48: Rest of World Recent Past Current & Future Analysis for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53
• Table 49: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Medical Gloves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Examination Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free), Surgical Gloves (Powdered, Powder Free) and Dental Gloves for Years 2000, 2006, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart III-54

IV. COMPETITION

• 1. AADCO Medical, Inc. (USA) IV-1
• 2. Acuderm, Inc. (USA) IV-1
• 3. Adenna, Inc. (USA) IV-2
• 4. Adex Medical, Inc. (USA) IV-4
• 5. AGSA Gomma Srl (Italy) IV-5
• 6. AliMed, Inc. (USA) IV-5
• 7. Allerderm Laboratories, Inc. (USA) IV-6
• 8. Alliance Rubber Products Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-8
• 9. Allied Glove & Safety Products Corporation (USA) IV-9
• 10. Alpine Gloves, Inc. (USA) IV-9
• 11. AMD-Ritmed, Inc. (Canada) IV-10
• 12. AmerCare, Inc. (USA) IV-10
• 13. American Bantex Corporation (USA) IV-11
• 14. American Health And Safety, Inc. (USA) IV-11
• 15. American Health Products Corporation (USA) IV-12
• Table 50: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In US$ million) IV-12
• Table 51: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-13
• Table 52: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-13
• Table 53: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-13
• 16. American Healthcare Products, Inc. (USA) IV-15
• 17. Anhui Zhongjian Plastic and Rubber Products Co., Ltd. (China) IV-16
• 18. Ansell Limited (Australia) IV-17
• Table 54: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In A$ million) IV-18
• Table 55: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In A$ million) IV-18
• Table 56: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In A$ million) IV-18
• Ansell Healthcare (USA) IV-19
• Ansell (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-21
• Ansell Healthcare Europe NV (Belgium) IV-22
• Ansell Limited (Thailand) IV-23
• 19. APL Industries Bhd (Malaysia) IV-24
• Asia Pacific Latex Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-24
• 20. Asid Bonz Und Sohn GmbH (Germany) IV-25
• 21. B. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany) IV-26
• 22. Baldur Systems Corporation (USA) IV-28
• 23. Bar Ray Products, Inc. (USA) IV-28
• 24. Barriermed Glove Co. (USA) IV-29
• 25. Basic Medical Industries, Inc. (USA) IV-29
• 26. Becton Dickinson and Company (USA) IV-30
• Table 57: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-32
• Table 58: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-32
• Table 59: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-32
• 27. Beiersdorf AG (Germany) IV-35
• Table 60: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In € million) IV-36
• Table 61: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In € million) IV-36
• Table 62: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In € million) IV-36
• 28. Best Manufacturing Co. (USA) IV-39
• Best Manufacturing Europe NV (Belgium) IV-40
• 29. Betelcare Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-41
• 30. Better Hands Glove Products (USA) IV-41
• 31. Bio Nuclear Diagnostics, Inc. (Canada) IV-42
• 32. Bound Tree Medical (USA) IV-42
• 33. Bowers Medical Supply, Inc. (Canada) IV-43
• 34. Braintree Scientific, Inc. (USA) IV-43
• 35. Bralin Mfg., Inc. (USA) IV-44
• 36. Brightway Holdings Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-44
• 37. Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. (Canada) IV-45
• 38. Cardinal Health, Inc. (USA) IV-46
• Table 63: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-47
• Table 64: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-47
• Table 65: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-48
• Table 66: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-48
• Table 67: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-48
• Table 68: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-48
• Cardinal Health Canada, Inc. (Canada) IV-52
• 39. Casil Health Products Ltd. (India) IV-53
• 40. Chinahawk Enterprises Ltd. (China) IV-54
• 41. Clinipak Ltd. (UK) IV-54
• 42. Coltene/Whaledent AG (Switzerland) IV-55
• Coltene/Whaledent GmbH + Co. KG (Germany) IV-55
• Coltene/Whaledent, Inc. (USA) IV-56
• Coltene/Whaledent Ltd. (UK) IV-56
• Coltene Whaledent Sarl (France) IV-57
• 43. Comfort Rubber Gloves Industries Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-58
• 44. Contract Latex Dippers Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-58
• 45. Cranberry (M) Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-59
• 46. Crocker Industrial Resources Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-59
• 47. Crosstex International, Inc. (USA) IV-60
• 48. CT International (USA) IV-61
• 49. Cypress Medical Products (USA) IV-62
• 50. Dash Medical Gloves, Inc. (USA) IV-64
• 51. Davis Schottlander & Davis Ltd. (UK) IV-65
• 52. DeRoyal Industries, Inc. (USA) IV-65
• 53. Digiflex India Limited (India) IV-66
• 54. Digitcare Corporation (USA) IV-67
• 55. Dipform Rubber Sendirian Berhad (Malaysia) IV-68
• 56. Dipped Products Limited (Sri Lanka) IV-69
• Table 69: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In SLRs million) IV-69
• Table 70: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In SLRs million) IV-69
• 57. Direct Safety Co. (USA) IV-70
• 58. Dynalife (Valentine International Ltd.) (Taiwan) IV-70
• 59. Dynarex Corporation (USA) IV-71
• 60. ECI Medical Technologies, Inc. (Canada) IV-72
• 61. Ergodyne Corporation (USA) IV-74
• 62. Event Medical Services, Inc. (USA) IV-75
• 63. Evergrade Healthcare Products Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-76
• 64. Felda Rubber Industries Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-76
• 65. Fisher Scientific International, Inc. (USA) IV-77
• Table 71: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-80
• Table 72: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-80
• Table 73: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-81
• Table 74: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-81
• Table 75: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-81
• Table 76: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-81
• 66. Gaobang Latex Products (China) IV-84
• 67. Gayatri House (India) IV-85
• 68. George Glove Co., Inc. (USA) IV-86
• 69. Gimbel Glove Company LLC (USA) IV-87
• 70. Glovco (M) Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-88
• 71. Guthrie Medicare Products (NS) Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-88
• 72. H. Dam Kaergaard A S (Denmark) IV-89
• 73. Hardy Diagnostics (USA) IV-89
• 74. Hartalega Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-90
• 75. HPC Healthline Products Ltd. (UK) IV-90
• 76. Heinz Herenz Medizinalbedarf GmbH (Germany) IV-91
• 77. Helapet Ltd. (UK) IV-91
• 78. Hi+Care Plastics Pvt, Ltd. (India) IV-92
• 79. Hicks Thermometer (India) Ltd. (India) IV-92
• 80. Honyee Enterprise Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) IV-93
• 81. Howard Medical Company (USA) IV-93
• 82. Hutchinson Sante (France) IV-94
• 83. Impacto Protective Products, Inc. (Canada) IV-94
• 84. Intermed Japan, Inc. (Japan) IV-95
• 85. International Biomedical, Inc. (USA) IV-96
• 86. Kanam Latex Industries Private Limited (India) IV-97
• 87. Kane Enterprises, Inc. (USA) IV-97
• 88. Kawamoto Corporation (Japan) IV-98
• 89. Kimberly-Clark Corporation (USA) IV-99
• Table 77: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-100
• Table 78: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-100
• Table 79: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-100
• Table 80: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-101
• Table 81: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-101
• Kimberly-Clark® Professional - Kimcare (USA) IV-103
• 90. Kossan Latex Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) IV-104
• 91. Krackeler Scientific, Inc. (USA) IV-104
• 92. Lab Safety Supply, Inc. (USA) IV-105
• 93. Lamprecht AG Healthcare Div (Switzerland) IV-107
• 94. Latexx Partners Bhd. (Malaysia) IV-109
• 95. Liberty Industries, Inc. (USA) IV-109
• 96. Lohmann & Rauscher International GmbH & Co., KG. (Germany) IV-110
• 97. Madegom Ltda. (Chile) IV-111
• 98. Magla Products LLC (USA) IV-111
• 99. Malaytex USA (USA) IV-112
• 100. Mapa Spontex, Inc. (USA) IV-113
• Mapa GmbH Gummi- Und Plastikwerke (Germany) IV-116
• Mapa Spontex, Inc. (France) IV-116
• 101. Markson Labsales, Inc. (USA) IV-118
• 102. Masif Latex Products Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) IV-118
• 103. Mayfair Medical Supplies Ltd. (China) IV-119
• 104. McKesson Corporation (USA) IV-120
• Table 82: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2006-2007 (In US$ million) IV-122
• Table 83: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2006-2007 (In US$ million) IV-123
• Table 84: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In US$ million) IV-123
• Table 85: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-123
• Table 86: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-123
• Table 87: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-123
• Zee Medical, Inc. (USA) IV-127
• 105. Medicom, Inc. (Canada) IV-128
• 106. Medgluv, Inc. (USA) IV-128
• 107. Medical Industries Australia Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-129
• 108. Medi-Crush Co. (USA) IV-129
• 109. Medi-Flex Ltd. (USA) IV-130
• 110. Medigloves Ltd. (Thailand) IV-131
• 111. Medisafe Technologies (USA) IV-132
• 112. Medisp Produtos Hospitalares SA (Sweden) IV-133
• 113. Medline Industries, Inc. (USA) IV-134
• 114. Medprotect, Inc. (USA) IV-139
• 115. Merlyn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (USA) IV-139
• 116. Mexpo International, Inc. (USA) IV-140
• 117. Microflex Medical Corporation (USA) IV-140
• 118. Molnlycke Health Care AB (Sweden) IV-141
• Molnlycke Health Care US LLC (USA) IV-143
• 119. Moore Medical Corporation (USA) IV-144
• 120. Motex Healthcare Corporation (Taiwan) IV-144
• 121. Mydent Corporation (USA) IV-145
• 122. N.S. Uni-Gloves Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) IV-145
• 123. Nissho Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-146
• 124. North Safety Products (USA) IV-148
• 125. Omnigrace (Thailand) Ltd. (Taiwan) IV-150
• 126. Orthopaedic Textiles (Pty.,) Ltd. (South Africa) IV-150
• 127. P.J. Dahlhausen & Co. GmbH (Germany) IV-151
• 128. Pacific Latex Products Ltd. (USA) IV-151
• 129. Pacifica USA (USA) IV-152
• 130. Paul Hartmann AG (Germany) IV-153
• Table 88: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-153
• Table 89: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-153
• Table 90: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-154
• 131. PFM AG (Germany) IV-155
• 132. PM Gloves (Taiwan) IV-155
• 133. Polygenex International, Inc. (USA) IV-156
• 134. Primed Halberstadt Medizintechnik GmbH (Germany) IV-157
• PriMED Medical Products, Inc. (Canada) IV-157
• 135. Pro2 Solutions (USA) IV-158
• 136. QRP, Inc. (USA) IV-159
• 137. Regaltex International, Inc. (USA) IV-159
• 138. Ruhn Chang Ind. Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) IV-160
• 139. S S White Burs, Inc. (USA) IV-160
• 140. Sage Products, Inc. (USA) IV-161
• 141. Sammons Preston Rolyan (USA) IV-163
• 142. Semperit Aktiengesellschaft Holding (Austria) IV-164
• Table 91: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In € million) IV-165
• Table 92: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-165
• Table 93: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-165
• Semperit Technische Produkte Gesellschaft mbH - Sempermed (Austria) IV-166
• Sempermed USA, Inc. (USA) IV-166
• 143. Sewoon Medical Co., Ltd. (Korea) IV-168
• 144. Shamrock Mfg. Co., Inc. (USA) IV-168
• 145. Shanghai Intco Medical Supply Co., Ltd. (China) IV-169
• 146. Shanghai Latex Factory (China) IV-169
• 147. Shenyang Latex Factory (China) IV-170
• 148. Shiang Shin Corporation (Taiwan) IV-170
• 149. Shinemound Enterprise, Inc. (USA) IV-171
• 150. Shiva Group of Industries (India) IV-172
• 151. Siam Sempermed (USA) IV-172
• 152. Sklar Corporation (USA) IV-173
• 153. SmartPractice (USA) IV-173
• 154. SSL International PLC (UK) IV-174
• Table 94: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In £ million) IV-174
• SSL America (USA) IV-175
• 155. Stericon GmbH (Germany) IV-176
• 156. Supa Medical Devices (Iran) IV-177
• 157. Supermax Glove Mfg. Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) IV-179
• 158. Surgipath Medical Industries, Inc. (USA) IV-180
• 159. Suzhou Colour-Way Enterprise Development Co., Ltd. (China) IV-181
• 160. Tempshield, Inc. (USA) IV-182
• 161. Terumo Corporation (Japan) IV-183
• Table 95: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In \ billion) IV-184
• Table 96: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In \ billion) IV-184
• Table 97: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In ¥ billion) IV-184
• Table 98: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In \ billion) IV-184
• Table 99: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In \ billion) IV-184
• Table 100: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In \ billion) IV-185
• Terumo Europe NV (Belgium) IV-189
• 162. Tetra Medical Supply Corporation (USA) IV-190
• 163. The Burrows Company (USA) IV-191
• 164. Tillotson Healthcare Corporation (USA) IV-192
• 165. Top Glove Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) IV-192
• 166. Troge Medical GmbH (Germany) IV-193
• 167. Tronex Healthcare Industries (USA) IV-194
• 168. Tyco Healthcare Group LP (USA) IV-197
• 169. Ulma International GmbH (Germany) IV-200
• 170. USA Scientific, Inc. (USA) IV-200
• 171. Vitacare, Inc. (USA) IV-201
• 172. Vulkan AS (Czech Republic) IV-202
• 173. VWR International (USA) IV-203
• Table 101: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-204
• Table 102: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-204
• Table 103: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-204
• Table 104: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-205
• 174. WRP Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) IV-208
• 175. ZEP Manufacturing Company (USA) IV-209
• 176. Zevco Medical Products (USA) IV-209
• 177. Zhenjiang Suhui Latex Products Co., Ltd. (China) IV-210