Established in 1987, its founders started a trading business to distribute latex gloves and eventually ventured into manufacturing of latex gloves in 1989. Today, the Supermax Group has twelve factories manufacturing various types of nitrile latex and natural rubber gloves, which are exported to over 165 countries around the world, such as the United States of America, European Union, Middle East, Asia and South Pacific countries. The Group distributes its gloves through 8 distribution centres set up around the world as well as in collaboration with a wide network of over 1,200 distributors globally. The Supermax Group has also become Malaysia’s very first home-grown contact lens manufacturing company. It had in year 2016 successfully commissioned its manufacturing facility in Malaysia after carrying out extensive R&D activities in the UK, and is gradually building up its production capacity. It has also made good progress in terms of obtaining the necessary licenses and approvals which have allowed it to build up its product presence in over 60 countries. The Group has received numerous accolades and awards over the years, including The Edge Billion Ringgit Club’s inaugural Company of the Year Award in 2010, Export Excellence & Brand Excellence in the Industry Excellence Awards in 2009 and 2008, Special Award & 4th placing in the prestigious Deloitte’s Top 50 Enterprise Award Malaysia in 2006, Export Excellence & Product Excellence in the Industry Excellence Awards in 2003, the National Productivity Council Award in 1999 and Andersen Consulting Top 50 Enterprise in Malaysia in 1998. Supermax is well recognized for its commitment to deliver quality products and service to its customers. These accomplishments testify to the Group’s relentless efforts in enhancing productivity in order to compete in the global market.