Dipped Products PLC (DPL), a global leader in the manufacturing of high-quality gloves and a subsidiary of Hayley’s PLC announced the opening of its dedicated sales and marketing office in Mumbai, India. This strategic move is part of DPL’s ongoing global expansion strategy to enhance its presence in key markets.
Notably, the new sales office includes a state-of-the-art electrician glove testing facility. This dedicated space allows us to test our electrician gloves in India, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of quality and safety before reaching customers. This facility guarantees maximum usage shelf life as per industry standards, providing assurance to our esteemed users.
At a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for GDP of 7.5%, India is the world’s fourth largest economy and an emerging global economic powerhouse. Home to a fast-growing middle class, and a rapidly developing industrial base, that accounts for 17% of total GDP. Given DPL’s extensive expertise producing a vast range of versatile hand-protection products – both at home and in an array of heavy industries, India has become a top priority market for the company. The opening of our first dedicated sales and marketing office in India, which includes a state-of-the-art electrician glove testing facility, marks a significant milestone in DPL’s continuing global expansion.
“This office is our 7th marketing arm, joining our existing offices in Italy, Poland, France, the Middle East, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. While we have primarily served markets in North America and the Europe, since the COVID-pandemic, we have also started to secure valuable opportunities in many other regions, including India, the Middle-East, South America and Australia.
“In each of these markets we are delivering hand protection that provides maximum safety, and utility to customers, backed by an unwavering commitment to sustainable, ethical manufacturing in alignment with our ESG roadmap for 2030 – DPL Pulse, and the values, standards and targets laid out in the Hayleys Lifecode. From electric shock, chemical and cut protection of the highest standards to specialized gloves purpose-built for the EV and telecommunication industries, as well as gloves which incorporate recycled PET and other sustainable materials, we offer a wide range that helps protect against many hazards. We also aim to partner with India’s most sustainable modern retail and standalone supermarkets chains/e-commerce platforms to generate shared value for our valued customers and stakeholders,” DPL Managing Director Pushpika Janadheera said.
DPL Pulse is built on the four key pillars of Planet, People, Products and Partnerships which ensure a holistic focus across the value chain. Aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Roadmap sets out clearly defined targets under each pillar, including a 20% reduction in carbon footprint (Scope 1 and 2).
As a result of DPL’s proactive approach in adopting renewable energy sources, 93% of its energy needs are currently met by biomass and other renewable sources. DPL has set forth plans to invest Rs. 1.6 billion in solar energy spanning all six manufacturing locations, with five based in Sri Lanka and one in Thailand.
Strengthening its competitive advantage in niche export markets, DPL aims to ensure that a minimum of 10% of its product portfolio is eco-rated and will increase the use of recycled raw materials in its manufacturing process by at least 30%. DPL also plans to increase the environmental screening of suppliers by 40%, in addition to doubling the beneficiaries of its CSR programmes.
Established in 1976, Dipped Products PLC is one of the world’s leading rubber glove manufacturers, accounting for a 5% global market share. Recognised for its innovative and sustainable hand protection solutions, DPL specialises in industrial, household, sport, electrician and medical gloves.
