Although we have had several names, our commitment to quality
product innovation and meeting the stringent requirements of our customers has
remained the same.
| 1978 | Introduced
the first hand-specific gloves with patented mold and cuff design |
| 1986 | Launched
a polyamide proprietary coating within the
Micro-Clean® apparel line |
| 1996 | Launched
Duraprene® hand-specific sterile synthetic gloves made a from neoprene/nitrile
blend |
| 1998 | Launched
hand-specific, synthetic nitrile gloves designed with a proprietary formulation
and process
Launched patented powder-free synthetic Duraprene® surgical
gloves |
| 1999 | Created
the first powder-free Protegrity® latex glove with patented nitrile coating,
utilizing a triple-dipping process |
|
2002 | Designed
Esteem® polyisoprene gloves, the first powder-free synthetic glove that emulates
natural rubber latex |
|
2003 | Introduced
the Dura-Trac™ shoe cover for advanced antiskid protection |
| 2004 | Introduced
the first gloves coated with the Neu-Thera® formulation, a proprietary formula
clinically proven to moisturize and soothe hands
Introduced OPTI-MAX®
FT protective apparel, utilizing Microfiber Composite (MFC) technology |
Cardinal
Health, Scientific and Production Products is focused on providing excellent service
to our customers. We began working toward this goal back in 1922 when we started
out as American Hospital Supply Corporation. Later, the company became part of
Baxter International until spinning off in 1996 as Allegiance Corporation. In
February, 1999, we merged with Cardinal Health, Inc., forming a $21 billion healthcare
products and services company with more than 36,000 employees and over 100 facilities
on six continents.