U.S. Medical Glove Company Completes Fully Onshored Medical and Surgical Glove Supply Chain
HARVARD, Ill., April 30, 2025 — U.S. Medical Glove Company (USMGC), the only American
manufacturer of the machinery, chemicals, and materials required to produce nitrile and
polyisoprene gloves, announced the master lease of a 638,000 square-foot manufacturing
plant in Ohio, owned by CAI Investments, marking the final phase of its mission to secure the
domestic glove supply chain.
The facility will serve a dual purpose, with a significant emphasis on the manufacturing of USA
made NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber), the critical raw material used in nitrile glove production.
This acquisition complements USMGC’s existing operations in Honea Path, South Carolina,
where it produces polyisoprene, the essential raw material used in surgical glove
manufacturing. Together, the South Carolina and Ohio facilities allow USMGC to fully control
and domestically produce the raw materials required for both nitrile medical exam gloves and
polyisoprene surgical gloves, completing an end-to-end American supply chain for the nation’s
critical glove needs.
In addition to producing its own NBR on-site—ensuring greater supply chain control and cost
efficiency—saving approximately $20,000,000 annually in shipping from Asia the facility will also
house 18 state-of-the-art surgical and specialty glove production machines. These lines are
expected to generate over $1 billion in annual revenue as well as increase profit margins.
While the primary focus will be on surgical glove manufacturing, the facility will also produce
nitrile medical exam gloves and a diverse range of specialty gloves to meet the demands of both
healthcare and industrial sectors. “With this acquisition, US Medical now controls every step of
surgical glove production—from raw materials to finished gloves—right here in America,” says
Lucas Muriello, CFO of USMGC. “That means faster turnaround times, greater quality
assurance, and a safer, more secure and dependable future for America’s frontline workers.”
The facility, which includes 15 railcar spots, 25 MW of power capacity, and a valid Air Quality
Permit from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, will undergo a multi-phase
transformation with an estimated $200 to $240 million investment. The facility will produce:
• Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR)• Surgical over- and under-gloves made from advanced polymers
• Medical-use polymers
• Sterile IV bag systems
USMGC was the only company to fulfill a $63.6 million contract from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services and the Defense Assisted Acquisition team to expand glove
manufacturing in the U.S. That contract was successfully completed in Q1 of 2025.
The new facility adds to USMGC’s national network:
• Harvard, IL: 350-acre HQ campus; over 2 billion glove annual capacity
• Honea Path, SC: 100,000 square-foot chemical plant (USMCC division); 120 million
gloves annually from polyisoprene produced onsite.
USMGC is powered by a skilled American workforce of engineers, welders, and support
personnel, aligning with federal efforts to re-industrialize American manufacturing.
“We’re not just investing in infrastructure—we’re investing in people,” adds Muriello. “This
Ohio site has a rich legacy of American innovation. We’re honored to bring it back to life at a
pivotal moment for the Cincinnati region and the country.”
ABOUT U.S. MEDICAL GLOVE COMPANY
U.S. Medical Glove Company (USMGC) is the first end-to-end American manufacturer of nitrile
and polyisoprene gloves, operating a fully domestic supply chain from raw materials to finished
products. Having proudly contracted with the federal government, via the Department of
Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Administration for Strategic
Preparedness & Response, and partnering with other entities at the state and local level and
within the private sector, USMGC’s mission is to safeguard and ensure the sustainment our
nation’s critical PPE needs. For more information, please visit: www.usmg.us
ABOUT U.S. MEDICAL NITRILE AND POLYISOPRENE CHEMICAL COMPANY
A division of USMGC, U.S. Medical Nitrile and Polyisoprene Chemical Company (USMCC) is the
only U.S. company producing the key polymers used in medical glove manufacturing. It is the
first end-to-end domestic producer of both nitrile and polyisoprene gloves. For more
information, please visit: www.usmcc.us