Our Milestones
With industry insights spanning four decades, we have continued to sharpen our understanding of our clientele’s ever-evolving needs. This insight allows us to cater to the diverse requisites of customers in 70+ countries with a portfolio of 720+ product variants.
Since inception in 1976, we have expanded our capacity to five manufacturing locations in Sri Lanka and one in Thailand, with extended marketing arms in Italy, Poland, France, and the Middle East.
- 2023
2023
2023
February 9, 2023Commencement of DPL Sports Gloves Complex - 2022
2022
2022
February 10, 2022Acquisition of Rozanbal Polska Sp. Z o.o. | Incorporation of DPL France SAS - 2021
2021
2021
February 11, 2021Installation of Electrician glove plant, Unsupported glove plant, Supported glove plant and knitting machines in Dipped Products PLC Hanwella Rubber Products Limited and DPL Universal Gloves Limited - 2020
2020
2020
February 7, 2020Installation of Unsupported Glove plant in DPL Premier Gloves Limited | Commenced implementation of SAP ERP system to Dipped Products (Thailand) Ltd - 2018
2018
2018
February 9, 2018Amalgamation of Grossart (Pvt) Ltd and Neoprex (Pvt) Ltd with Dipped Products PLC | Installation of SAP ERP system to local companies of the hand protection sector - 2016
2016
2016
February 12, 2016Acquired 100% ownership of ICOGUANTI S.P.A Italy - 2015
2015
2015
February 26, 2015Incorporation of DPL Universal Gloves Ltd and Commencement of Production - 2014
2014
2014
February 14, 2014Incorporation of DPL Premier gloves Ltd and commencement of Production - 2011
2011
2011
February 18, 2011Acquired 66.7% ownership of Hayleys Plantation services (Pvt) Ltd which is the holding company of TTE - 2006
2006
2006
February 17, 2006Acquisition of Hanwella Rubber Products Ltd - 2005
2005
2005
February 10, 2005Commencement of production at Dipped Products (Thailand) Ltd - 2003
2003
2003
February 8, 2003Incorporation of Texnil (Pvt) Ltd and Dipped Products (Thailand) Ltd - 2002
2002
2002
February 1, 2002Acquisition of ICOGUANTI S.p.A, Italy - 1999
1999
1999
February 25, 1999Commencement of production at Neoprex (Pvt) Ltd - 1998
1998
1998
February 9, 1998Incorporation of Neoprex (Pvt) Ltd - 1995
1995
1995
February 15, 1995Commencement of production at Venigros (Pvt) Ltd | Acquisition of KVPL - 1994
1994
1994
February 11, 1994Incorporation of Venigros (Pvt) Ltd and installation of production lines - 1992
1992
1992
February 6, 1992Incorporation of Grossart (Pvt) Ltd | Awarded management contract of KVPL by the Government and Incorporation of DPL Plantations (Pvt) Ltd - 1990
1990
1990
February 1, 1990
Acquisition of rubber thread operation - 1986
1986
1986
February 5, 1986Third capacity expansion - 1983
1983
1983
February 16, 1983Listed as a public listed entity on the Colombo Stock Exchange - 1982
1982
1982
February 10, 1982Three-fold capacity expansion, plant automation and redevelopment of factory complex - 1977
1977
1977
February 21, 1977Incorporation of Dipped Products Ltd - 1976
1976
1976
February 23, 1976Commencement of trial production
Manufacturing
Our state of the art manufacturing factories and innovative methods in both Sri Lanka and Thailand equip us to meet our current output. Our production capacity combined with our strategic focus on social and environmental sustainability have placed us ahead of the curve, edging us closer to our vision of become the most sought after supplier of quality protective hand-wear.
Manufacturing
Our state of the art manufacturing factories and innovative methods in both Sri Lanka and Thailand equip us to meet our current output. Our production capacity combined with our strategic focus on social and environmental sustainability have placed us ahead of the curve, edging us closer to our vision of become the most sought after supplier of quality protective hand-wear.
Quality Assurance
We are one of the very few manufacturing facilities in the region capable of customising the glove according to the unique requirements and specifications of the customer. Operated by a skilled team of 30 people, both our raw material testing and finished goods testing laboratories are accredited facilities that ensure efficient and high-quality production.
Quality Assurance
We are one of the very few manufacturing facilities in the region capable of customising the glove according to the unique requirements and specifications of the customer. Operated by a skilled team of 30 people, both our raw material testing and finished goods testing laboratories are accredited facilities that ensure efficient and high-quality production.
Global Reach
With footholds in 70+ countries across 6 continents, DPL is a force to be reckoned with in the sphere of protective hand-wear. A total of five manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka and Thailand enable us to meet our clients’ requirement for both synthetic and natural latex industrial, medical and household gloves.
Global Reach
With footholds in 70+ countries across 6 continents, DPL is a force to be reckoned with in the sphere of protective hand-wear. A total of five manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka and Thailand enable us to meet our clients’ requirement for both synthetic and natural latex industrial, medical and household gloves.
