Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd

Corporate Milestones

  1. 2023

    FIRST Glove Manufacturer with BNM's Strategic Partnership for GVC Programme to SMEs

    The Green Value Chain Programme (GVC) has laucnhed to assist and incentivise carbon emission management among KOSSAN's small medium enterprise (SME) suppliers, making them the strategic SME suppliers of KOSSAN.

  2. 2023

    WRAP GOLD certified

    100% of our glove factories are WRAP GOLD certified. The Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production certification inspects the entire production process to ensure that goods are ethically produced.

  3. 2022

    ISO 14001

    74% of manufacturing facilities have certified with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

  4. 2022

    ISO 45001

    96% of manufacturing facilities have certified with ISO 45001 Occupational Safety and Health Management System.

  5. 2022

    FIRST Glove Company Obtained Dermatest 5-start Seal

    The FIRST glove company to obtain Dermatest 5-star seal from an independent German dermatology institute.

  6. 2022

    FIRST Glove Company Obtained MoIAT

    The FIRST glove company obtain United Arab Emirates ("UAE") Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology ("MoIAT") Halal Certification.

  7. 2022

    Founding Member of the Responsible Glove Alliance

    KOSSAN is proud to be a founding member of the Responsible Glove Alliance (“RGA”). The purpose of the RGA is to enable collective effort between all glove suppliers and buyers towards reducing the risk of forced labour in rubber glove production.

  8. 2022

    WRAP GOLD certified

    63% of our glove factories are WRAP GOLD certified. The Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production certification inspects the entire production process to ensure that goods are ethically produced.

  9. 2021

    Air Selangor's First Recycled Water Client

    KOSSAN is the first client to be supplied with recycled water from treated effluents by Pengurusan Air Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) for industrial use.

  10. 2021

    Launched United to Nourish (UTN) Programme

    UTN successfully raised a contribution pool of RM1 million and provided food aid packages to 10,000 households in the underprivileged group.

  11. 2021

    WRAP GOLD certified

    13% of our glove factories are WRAP GOLD certified. The Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production certification inspects the entire production process to ensure that goods are ethically produced.

  12. 2020

    Launched Kossan Wellness Center

    Kossan Wellness Center providing a well-equipped main clinic for all the employees.

  13. 2019

    Environmental Commitment

    Installation of solar panels in Plant 19 focusing on sustainable, clean and renewable energy.

  14. 2019

    FIRST Malaysia Glove Company obtained BPJPH

    KOSSAN is first Malaysia glove company obtained Indonesia Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal ("BPJPH") Halal certification.

  15. 2018

    The FIRST 510(k) with Synthetic Opioid Permeation Claim

    KOSSAN obtained the first 510(k) with synthetic opioid permeation claim in the USA.

  16. 2018

    The FIRST Protection Against Fentany Glove

    KOSSAN launched the first Protection Against Fentanyl nitrile glove with U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance.

  17. 2017

    The FIRST Halal Certified Glove

    KOSSAN was awarded the world's first Halal certified glove by Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia

  18. 2016

    Launched the WORLD’S 1st PATENTED NITRILE TECHNOLOGY LOW DERMA™

    Launched KOSSAN Patented Glove Technology with Low Dermatitis Potential 510(k) clearance by U.S.FDA. formulated with no added chemical accelerators.

  19. 2015

    Yayasan Kossan Established

    Yayasan Kossan was established with the vision of Making Life Better for All.

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  20. 2013

    R&D Breakthrough

    Challenged conventional boundaries by enhancing tactile sensitivity for nitrile medical examination glove while increasing performance with PPE Category III certification.

  21. 2012

    R&D Breakthrough

    Developed synthetic polyisoprene latex surgical glove.

  22. 2011

    Protective Product Expansion

    Ventured into cleanroom disposable products.

  23. 2011

    Glove Expansion

    Further investment in surgical glove facility to increase supply by 300% for worldwide demand.

  24. 2011

    New Advancements

    Introduced Polymer Nitrile Gloves with enhanced Wet Donning.

  25. 2010

    New Innovations

    New developing of surgical glove hand design to continuously enhance comfort and durability.

  26. 2009

    The FIRST patented glove technology that offers Allergy Care (Type I & Type IV)

    KOSSAN was the first patented glove technology that offers Allergy Care (Type I & Type IV).

  27. 2009

    Glove Expansion

    New glove manufacturing plants to increase glove production capacity.

  28. 2008

    Launched iNtouch™ Surgical Brand

    iNtouch™ Surgical Glove Brand is launched worldwide.

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  29. 2007

    Glove Expansion

    Glove production line expansion for innovative damp donning surgical glove and under-glove.

  30. 2006

    New Innovations

    Developed KOSSAN FIRST thin and stretchy nitrile glove technology.

  31. 2005

    Glove Expansion

    Further factory expansion to increase examination glove capacity.

  32. 2004

    The FIRST Low Dermantitis Potential Claim

    KOSSAN was the first obtained 510(k) with low dermatitis potential claim in the USA.

  33. 2003

    Technical Rubber Products Expansion

    Ventured into rubber part to metal bonded parts manufacturer.

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  34. 2003

    Glove Products Expansion

    Ventured into surgical glove manufacturing.

  35. 2003

    Stock Exchange

    Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd. is listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia.

  36. 2002

    Glove Expansion

    Further glove factory expansion by adding 12 more glove dipping lines.

  37. 2001

    Technical Rubber Products Expansion

    Ventured into High Technical Infrastructure Rubber Products.

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  38. 2000

    R&D breakthrough

    Developed FIRST Soft Nitrile Technology.

  39. 1997

    R&D Breakthrough

    Pioneered in Powder-free Dipping Technology.

  40. 1996

    Stock Exchange

    Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd. is listed on the Second Board of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange.

  41. 1993

    Glove Expansion

    Further glove factory expansion increase supply by 50%.

  42. 1988

    KOSSAN Glove Division Established

    Business diversifaction into glove manufacturing during AIDS Pandemic. First factory in Klang, Selangor supply 60 million pieces of glove per month.

  43. 1979

    Technical Rubber Products

    The FIRST company in Malaysia to manufacture rubber cutlass bearings for fishing boat propellers. Pioneering in Technical Rubber Products.

  44. 1979

    KOSSAN Founded

    Founded by Tan Sri Dato' Lim Kuang Sia (current Group Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer).