In the era of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the needs of healthcare facilities have vastly shifted. The recent requests for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and PPE Suppliers have increased widely across the globe, thus causing medical and surgical supply companies to adapt to the ever-changing increase in demands.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted supply chains, manufacturing companies, and people unlike ever before. Medical facilities hold a duty to provide a healthy, clean, and safe workplace for their staff. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), refers
to PPE as “equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards…such as gloves, foot, and eye protection, protective hearing devices, hard hats, respirators, full-body suits, etc.”.

The following trusted brands are ranked as the world’s top PPE suppliers, one of which Pipeline Medical prides itself on being included in.

What once began as a small-scale mining venture in northern Minnesota, 3M has grown to be one of the world’s leading manufacturers of products that enhance the lives of people all around the world. They provide a variety of over 60,000 products that are used daily in homes, schools,

businesses, hospitals, and beyond. Operating in over 70 countries, they offer such products as adhesives, cleaning supplies, lab and testing supplies, insulation, as well as necessary PPE items such as eye protection, head, and face protection, as well as protective apparel, and respiratory protection.

Honeywell

Founded over 100 years ago and based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, Honeywell has been an innovator in the fields of technology, aerospace, and safety and productivity solutions for decades. Some of their most popular products include air filtration and disinfection products,

software, printer supplies, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) solutions, as well as a variety of safety, first aid, fall protection, hand protection products, just to name a few.

DuPont

DuPont prides itself in being an industry leader in the areas of science and innovation for more than 200 years. They strive to shape the world by offering high-quality products in a variety of categories including electronics and industrial, mobility, and water and protection while enabling connectivity, mobility all while promoting a healthier lifestyle. They aim to empower the world with essential innovations necessary to thrive, and their passion for science and innovation is proof of DuPont’s diligent efforts in the science and innovation industries.

Ansell

Since 1893, Ansell has continued to encourage the importance of personal protection, offering state-of-the-art products such as gloves and other forms of protection to over 25 specific industries and more than 10 million workers each day. Operating in over 100 countries worldwide, Ansell manufacturers more than 10 billion gloves each year. Per their most recent sustainability report, Ansell reconfigured their plant layouts to allow for social distancing measures and promote the safest working environment. They supported their third-party distribution centers by supplying them with face masks and other necessary PPE when supplies were scarce. Ansell is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions now and in the foreseeable future.

Rock fall

Rock fall is one of the world’s most innovative companies in the areas of safety footwear available in today’s market. They partner with the world’s leading manufacturers to provide high-quality products at affordable prices. Their exclusive line of safety footwear offers internal metatarsal protection, electrical hazard protection as well as extreme temperature protection, making Rock Fall one of the most elite PPE Suppliers of protective footwear on the market today.

McKesson

There’s no question that the name McKesson is synonymous with medical and surgical equipment. Founded in 1833, McKesson has been priding itself on shaping the direction of healthcare, and its products are seen in healthcare institutions worldwide. With over 76,000 employees and serving customers across 14 countries, McKesson strives to deliver excellence to its consumers, partners, employees and promote the well-being of people all over the world. McKesson supports the U.S. government as a critical distributor of COVID-19 vaccines, as well as ensuring the supply of medications for healthcare providers across the globe. McKesson provides post-acute care supplies, surgery center supplies, as well as PPE, and lab supplies and equipment. McKesson is one of the world’s largest PPE Suppliers and there’s no question why they are on this list.

MCR Safety

MCR Safety has over 45 years of experience as a pioneer in the PPE Industry. They offer products such as gloves, arm and hand protection, safety clothing, as well as eye, face, flame, and foot protection. They produce high-quality materials to guarantee the consumer’s safety and comfort. Boasting a large 500,000 square foot distribution center, MCR Safety has plenty of room to fill incoming orders, especially during today’s COVID-19 Global Pandemic. They support both domestic and international efforts, and MCR has been recognized as a global PPE leader while being repeatedly recognized for New Product of the Year Innovations and other numerous accolades.

Lindström Group

Lindström Group is a textile service company founded over 170 years ago that offers a wide variety of products ranging from workwear, washroom and hygiene products, and reusable face masks. With over 4,000 employees operating in 24 countries across the globe, Lindström Group spares no expense on following its mission of putting purpose at the core of its business operations. Earlier this year, Lindström Group supported UNICEF in its recent efforts in India during the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, as they benefited from new water, sanitation, and hygiene services.

Johnson Safety Products

Founded in 1964, Johnson Safety Products have served as the leading manufacturers in what is referred to as “above the neck” PPE. This UK-based company strives to continuously improve occupational safety worldwide. Offering products such as face shields, safety goggles, respirators, disposable masks, earplugs, as well as other work-related accessories, many of their products can be customized according to individual specifications. Many of their products are also 100% recyclable, reinforcing a more safe and sustainable future.

Pipeline Medical

A New Jersey-based company founded in 2007, Pipeline Medical is a subscription-based provider that provides over 700,000 medical and surgical supplies, capital equipment, injectables, fillers, as well as pharmaceuticals and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worldwide quickly and efficiently to the following facilities:

Office-based Surgery Centers
Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Physician’s Offices
Long-term care facilities
Urgent care facilities

Separating themselves from the competition, they offer a subscription-based membership that takes the cost of medical, surgical, PPE, pharmaceuticals, and more and cuts the price down to 20-50% lower than competitors. Pipeline prides itself on being one of the world’s premier PPE
Suppliers, as they are consistently working to establish new relationships with manufacturers, brands, and customers to promote the most streamlined consumer/supply relationship available. The above-mentioned list consists of some of the world’s foremost names in the medical and surgical supply industry.

To read more about what Pipeline Medical offers, please visit our website: www.pipelinemedical.com

To read more about OSHA’s policy on PPE equipment: https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/osha3151.pdf