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MAGID IN THE NEWS

March/28/2023
Ultra Flexible & Breathable Level 3 Glove

Groundbreaking TPR formulation and design that delivers the highest level of impact protection while also allowing 9 times more airflow than a standard impact glove.

March/17/2023
5 Safety Secrets to Make the Job Easier

At Magid Glove & Safety, Susan Punter takes on this important role as the manager of environmental health and safety. As a leading manufacturer and distributor in the industry whose mission is to keep workers safe, Magid asked Punter if she’d be willing to share her secrets with other managers and professionals across the nation. Here are five of Punter’s safety managers’ secrets to make the job easier.

March/3/2023
Sarah Anderson of Magid: 5 Things You Need To Create A Successful Career As A Product Manager

Sarah is the Senior Director of Marketing & Product Strategy at Magid. She has been in product management for 20 years and 10 of those years have been spent at Magid where she has built the Product Management function from the ground up. Her leadership, influence, and ability to execute have moved Magid to position itself as a leading innovator in the Safety Industry.

February/27/2023
Colorful PPE Makes a Difference in Industrial Workplaces

While color might seem like a non-vital style element, colorful PPE can help improve safety in industrial workplaces. For this reason, safety experts from national PPE manufacturer & distributor Magid Glove & Safety, suggest adding some color when choosing PPE this year.

February/22/2023
3 Steps Safety Professionals Can Take to Protect Workers from Extreme Temperatures This Winter

While the winter weather makes protecting workers more difficult, three easy steps from safety experts at Magid make the job easier this season.

February/20/2023
Work Glove Coating Provides Amplified Grip in Multiple Environments

Magid’s VersaTek coating is an intelligent and durable technology that adapts to almost any environment so workers can get the job done without having to sacrifice safety, comfort, grip, or dexterity.

February/15/2023
Prepare for New OSHA Enforcement Guidance with Free Safety Resources from Magid 

As employers prepare for the new OSHA enforcement guidance, safety experts from national PPE manufacturer and distributor Magid offer free resources to help keep workers safe and make the job easier.

February/6/2023
Tips for Working in Cold Weather

Stay safe outside and on the road with tips from Magid and more!

February/2/2023
Magid Glove & Safety named to Top Workplaces USA List for second consecutive year

Industry-leading PPE manufacturer and distributor, Magid Glove & Safety, has been named to the Top Workplaces USA list in the 500-999 employee company size category for the second consecutive year.

February/2/2023
Magid Named to Top Workplaces USA List

Magid Glove & Safety has been named to the Top Workplaces USA list in the 500-999 employee company size category for the second consecutive year. This award celebrates companies that prioritize a people-centered culture to create an exceptional place to work.

February/2/2023
Prevent Cold Stress: Three Steps for Choosing Winter PPE Magid Glove & Safety Named to 

There are many important tips that workers can follow to stay safe this winter season, but one crucial step is providing warm and comfortable personal protective equipment (PPE). Because the market is full of options, safety experts from Magid are providing three guidance steps for choosing the optimal winter PPE.

January/27/2023
Coating Enhances Glove Grip in Multiple Environments

Workers can maintain natural hand movements when handling small parts with Magid's new VersaTek adaptive palm coating. 

January/18/2023
Magid Unveils VersaTek Work Glove Coating

Magid’s new VersaTek coating is an intelligent and durable technology that adapts to almost any environment so workers can get the job done without having to sacrifice safety, comfort, grip, or dexterity.

January/13/2023
4 tips for making the most of your 2023 PPE budget

With the new year comes new goals, and safety professionals know that smart budgeting is often an important factor in achieving those goals. Safety experts from Magid are sharing four tips to help safety professionals make the most of their 2023 PPE Budget.

January/4/2023
Is it time to re-evaluate arm protection?

While protective sleeves may not be appropriate for every job, advancements in technology have come a long way making them a viable option that can help keep workers safe and comfortable.

December/23/2022
Free resources for achieving New Year's safety resolutions

Safety experts at Magid encourage safety professionals to set their sights on building a better safety culture in the New Year. To help safety managers join the 9% of Americans who achieve their New Year’s resolution, the national PPE manufacturer and distributor is providing free, fast, actionable, and practical resources that will keep workers safe and make the job of safety managers easier.

December/15/2022
2022 Holiday Gift Guide for Woodworkers

Discover ISOtunes ear protection, MicroJig BladeClean, Helly Hansen workpants with knee pads, FastCap Pro Carpenter tape measure, ToughBuilt folding pull saw, Duluth Trading Co. suspenders, and Magid TRX449low-profile impact gloves.

December/13/2022
It’s Stressful Out There! Here’s How To Help Employees Manage

Safety experts at Magid, a national PPE manufacturer and distributor, recognize that stress management is a growing concern. To help companies keep workers safe and avoid hits to their bottom line, Magid is offering free resources from its Safety Matters® Resource Center.

December/6/2022
Glass Industry Vulnerable to Heat Stress Injuries and Deaths

Glass manufacturing and fabrication occur in hot work environments, and the facilities typically are not air-conditioned. A report published by the non-profit Public Citizen found that the failure of employers to mitigate the effects of heat stress on workers leads to “preventable heat-related illness, injury and fatalities and costs the U.S. economy $100 billion each year.”

December/1/2022
New report says illness, injury, fatalities, and $100 billion is the cost of heat stress inaction by employers each year

2022 report states that employers’ failure to mitigate the effects of heat stress on workers causes preventable heat-related illness, injury, fatalities, and costs the U.S. Economy $100 billion each year. In response, Magid offers free resources to help safety professionals protect their employees and their bottom line.

November/18/2022
Magid and CarbonX partner to co-brand Line of FR garments introducing Magid® FR by CarbonX®

Magid® FR by CarbonX® garments can withstand direct flame up to 20 times longer than competing FR garments without melting, igniting, or burning

November/4/2022
Top Workplaces 2022: At Magid Glove and Safety, an intentional approach to workplace culture attracts top talent

Chicago Tribune Names Magid Glove & Safety a Winner of The Chicagoland Top Workplaces Award For the Second Consecutive Year.

October/6/2022
EHS Daily Advisor|Understanding Heat Stress and Prevention Strategies

Speaking at the National Safety Council’s 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in San Diego last month, two experts detailed heat stress prevention strategies, staff education and training, and how to recognize when workers are suffering from heat stress.

October/1/2022
Turf Magazine Company|Leaders Create Their Own Silver Lining

National PPE manufacturer & distributor decided to make the most of two bad situations and transform high gas prices into a way to show appreciation for its valued employees.

September/25/2022
Safety + Health Magazine|Wear the Right PPE the Right Way

What’s new in eye and face protection? What do workers and safety pros need to know? Find out in this article. 

September/1/2022
EHS Today|How to Protect Workers From Heat Stress

Learn the latest on occupational hazards and heat stress management plans from the Heat Safety & Performance Coalition’s President Margaret Morrissey.

August/28/2022
Safety + Health Magazine|Trends in Eye & Face Protection                                              What’s new in eye and face protection? What do workers and safety pros need to know? Find out in this article. 

August/5/2022
Supply Chain 24/7|Chicago Scholars and Magid award $20,000 Rusty Cohen Legacy Scholarship 

Scholarship awarded to Jones College Prep graduate, Sam Vargas

August/1/2022
Facility Safety Management| PPE for Battling Common Occupational Skin Condition in America

Tips and PPE for battling Contact Dermatitis in the workplace

July/28/2022
ISHN Magazine| Legislators & Labor Leaders Gather at Capitol Hill to Advocate for Heat Safety
United States legislators, labor leaders, PPE manufacturers, and safety experts met in Washington, D.C. to advocate for heat safety and the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act.

 

June/26/2022
Safety + Health Magazine| Prevent Heat-Related Illness
Here's what safety professionals need to know about heatstroke and how to prepare for heat-related emergencies.

 

June/1/2022
ISHN Magazine| 8 Steps to a Winning Heat Safety Plan
30 heat safety experts came together in 2021 to create a simple 8-step heat safety plan. The plan covers all the bases of heat safety with actionable solutions you can start implementing today. 

 

5/29/2022
Safety + Health Magazine| Trends in Heat Protection
Adrianna Carrera, product management specialist for Magid, discusses OSHA NEP and heat safety planning with Safety+Health editor, Jennifer Yario.

 

4/21/2022
WGN Radio | Magid Offering $50,000 to Employees to Cover Gas Costs
Greg Cohen joined host Jon Hansen to talk about our initiative to help employees pay for gas.

 

11/1/2021
Family Business Magazine | Magid's Greg Cohen Named a 2021 CEO to Watch!
Magid's CEO Greg Cohen was named one of Family Business Magazine's CEOs to Watch for 2021!

 

10/12/2021
Safety + Health Magazine | 'Best in Show' 2021 New Product Showcase Awards
Magid Cool Powered by Mission HydroActive Cooling Gear was awarded 3rd place in the New Product Showcase Awards during the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo!

 

7/23/2021
Facility Safety Management | Magid Partners with Chicago Scholars to Create Fund for New Safety Professionals, July 2021
We’re  partnering with Chicago Scholars college development program for financially under-resourced and first-generation Chicago youth to establish The Rusty Cohen Legacy Scholarship Fund. 

 

7/16/2021
EHS Daily Advisor | National Heat Safety Coalition to Focus on Preventing Heat Illness, July 2021
In an effort to advocate for workplace heat safety standards, a group of product developers and experts has formed the National Heat Safety Coalition (NHSC).

 

7/14/2021
EHS Today | National Heat Safety Coalition Created to Address Risk from Heat Stress, June 2021
Although heat illness is 100% preventable, thousands are injured every year from occupational heat exposure, with many cases ending in fatality.

 

7/06/2021
ISHN Magazine | Magid Joins Renowned Heat Safety Experts from the Korey Stringer Institute and MISSION to Share Strategies for Industrial Heat Safety, July 2021
This virtual webinar will include some of the world’s most respected experts on heat illness prevention, discussing heat safety in the industrial space.

 

7/02/2021
BIC Magazine| Magid Cool Powered by Mission Product Demo, July 2021
Check out Magid's latest innovations in cooling technology with Mission. Innovative cooling gear that cools instantly and last for hours!

 

7/01/2021
ISHN Magazine | 2021 Readers' Choice Awards: PPE
Magid's D-ROC RepTek Grip Silicone Palm Coated Work Glove and T-REX Flex Series AeroDex Impact Glove have received ISHN Readers' Choice Awards for PPE!

 

7/01/2021
ISHN Magazine | 2021 Readers' Choice Awards: Safety Apparel
Magid Cool Powered by Mission HydroActive Cooling Gear has received a ISHN Readers' Choice Award for Safety Apparel!

 

7/01/2021
Manufacturing News | Cut and Impact Protection, July 2021
Magid, provider of AeroDex lightweight cut-resistant gloves, has introduced two new AeroDex gloves-the D-ROC GPD782 and the T-REX TRX685.

 

6/27/2021
Safety + Health Magazine | Trends in ... hand protection, June 2021
When selecting gloves, it’s imperative to identify all factors to ensure the worker is properly protected and comfortable.

 

5/26/2021
Industrial Distribution | Q&A: MAGID Leaders Discuss PPE Supply Chain Impacts, May 2021
ID chats with two MAGID directors about how the safety supplies manufacturer and distributor handled supply chain disruption amid the pandemic, and what to expect going forward.

 

 

3/28/2021
Safety + Health Magazine | Hearing protection and the Hierarchy of Controls, March 2021
Safety + Health talked with Matt Block and Craig Zurko for Romeoville, IL-based Magid to find out how employers can help workers preseve their hearing.

 

3/04/2021
Safety + Health Magazine | Drumroll, please: What product has been crowned ‘Best in Show’?, March 2021
Magid D-ROC GPD482 AeroDex 18-Gauge Extremely Lightweight Polyurethane Coated Work Glove has been named “Best in Show” in the sixth annual New Product Showcase Awards.

 

12/17/2020
ISHN Magazine | CDC/NIOSH Study Shows Gaiters Efficiently Prevent Germ Spread,December 2020
A joint study from the CDC and the NIOSH revealed that neck gaiters are as effective or even more effective than cloth or surgical masks in preventing transmission of aerosol particles that may spread COVID-19.  

 

10/13/2020
Crain's Chicago Business | Local Companies Making (More) Seriously Cool Stuff, October 2020
Magid, most recently it launched a product line with "instant cooling" innovations to reduce the number of heat-related illnesses in the workplace and job site.

 

9/14/2020
Construction Executive Management | Tools to Prevent Heat Illness on the Job
If employers take the proper steps on every jobsite, there’s no reason anyone should have to suffer the potentially devastating effects of heat illness.

 

9/09/2020
ISHN News | PPE Designed to Help Workers Stay Productive Year-Round
Whether your team is toiling in the outdoor heat or inside a hot facility, it’s better for your workers and better for your production to help everyone stay cool.

 


Green Industry Pros | Magid is Taking Heat Stress Seriously
In this episode of the Grass Roots Podcast, Green Industry Pros Editor Ryan Whisner discusses heat illnesses and Magid Cool with product management specialist Adrianna Carrera.

 

8/10/2020
Heat Stress Preparedness | SN Podcast Recording | Bob Gardner and Adriana Carrera
In this episode of Safety Talk Adrianna Carrera of Magid and Bob Gardner of Abco Safety share their knowledge and expertise about heat stress. 

 

6/15/2020
Magid In the News | Magid Provides 3 Million Masks to the CDC Foundation
Magid joined Google in their pledge to provide 3 million masks to the CDC Foundation. Learn more about this partnership and donations to local health departments to help keep frontline workers safe!

 

6/11/2020
Magid In the News | ABC Wisconsin TV Covers Partnership Between WHCA/WiCAL and Magid
NBA and Bucks legend Abdul-Jabbar supports the partnership between Magid and WHCA/WiCAL to provide long-term care health providers on the front lines with personal protection equipment.

 

5/29/2020
Magid In the News | CMS Wire Covers Magid Donations Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
Magid has donated more than 275,000 PPEs to hospitals, first responders and front line workers, people who have been essential through this crisis. 

 


Magid in the News | U.S. Chamber of Commerce; How to Use Recruitment Marketing to Hire During Coronavirus
Jennifer Almodovar, vice president of human resources for Magid, explained the importance for employers to communicate and build an experience that highlights the benefits of a company in a way that resonates with candidates. 

 

4/09/2020
Magid in the News | Wall Street Journal Faulty N95 Masks Hamper Hospitals on Coronavirus Front Line
The Wall Street Journal interviews Magid on faulty N95 masks being sent to hospitals who are on the front line of COVID-19.

 

4/06/2020
Magid in the News | ABC 7 News Magid Spreads Awareness About Sub-par N95 Respirators
Magid is joining the CDC in sounding the alarm about respirators that may not offer the quality that is necessary to protect workers on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

4/01/2020
Magid in the News | ABC 7 News Magid Donates to First Responders in Chicago
Magid several boxes of protective equipment to police officers and firefighters in Chicago. 

 

4/01/2020
Magid in the News | Fox 32 Chicago Magid Donates PPE to Chicago Fire Department
Magid tackles the ppe shortage of masks and gloves during the coronavirus pandemic by making sure equipment gets into the hands of first responders.

 

4/01/2020
Magid in the News | Magid Works with Google to Aid in the PPE Shortage
Magid is working with Google with the goal of ramping up production of 2-3 million face masks in the coming weeks that will be provided to the CDC Foundation.

 


Magid in the News | ABC 7 Eyewitness News Tours Magid's Headquarters
Chicago’s own Tracy Butler of ABC 7 Eyewitness News tours Magid’s Romeoville Headquarters.

 

ARTICLES BY MAGID

6/1/2023
OH&S Magazine | Heat Stroke: Teach the TACO Method
If cold water immersion is not an option, the Tarp-Assisted Cooling Oscillation method for treating heat stroke sufferers can save lives on remote jobsites.

5/28/2023
Safety + Health Magazine | Trends in ... heat protection
Magid's Adrianna Carrera shares expert quotes on the latest trends in heat protection and the elements every heat safety program should have.

3/23/2023
USGlass Magazine | Keep It Cool
Eight Important Steps to Implement Heat Safety in Your Facility

3/15/2023
ISHN Magazine| Innovations in Hand Protection
Let’s compare our options to increase efficiency and comfort

2/1/2023
Workplace Material Handling & Safety | You CAN Have It All
Safety, Comfort, Efficiency and Cost Savings in Hand Protection for the Busy Safety Professional.


ISHN Magazine | Weather Monitors Gather Real-Time Heat Stess Readings on Your Jobsite
It’s paramount to know the exact temperature on your jobsite to protect workers in hot conditions. To keep workers protected, you need a measurement tool that will calculate the most accurate temperature of your jobsite.


Vehicle Service Pros | 3 Tips for Choosing Lightweight PPE
Keep workers cool and safe with these tips for choosing lightweight PPE


OH&S Magazine | PPE Innovations - What's in It For You?
The safety industry continues to shift with the latest technology built to last.

 


ISHN Magazine | 8 Steps to a Winning Heat Safety Plan
Together, 30 experts put together a simple 8-step safety plan with actionable solutions to reduce injuries in workspaces affected by heat stress.

 


OH&S Magazine | Cutting Edge Technology Can Protect Your Workers from Cutting Edges
New technologies in cut resistance are making it easier than ever to protect workers while keeping them comfortable and compliant.

 


ISHN Magazine | Extreme Heat Affects Workers in Many Ways, Both Long- and Short-Term
New research shows the effects of heat and humidity are more far-reaching and affect more body systems than we realized.

 


Window+Door | PPE Advancements for Safety, Comfort
Finding a balance between comfort and safety in the glass and fenestration industry

 


OH&S Magazine | The Many Costs of Neglecting Your Heat Safety Plan
It’s easy to think of heat stress as causing cramps, vomiting and even fainting. However, a severe heat illness like heat stroke can forever change or end a person’s life. 

 


Oilfield Technology | Protecting Against Tough Upstream Conditions
Read about the importance of safety, hydration, and suitable protection equipment when working on oil rigs.

 


OH&S Magazine | Combining Innovations for the Perfect PPE
Manufacturers have begun combining the newest innovations and technologies to suit specific applications and industries. 

 


ISHN Magazine | Heat hazards can be deadly, June 2021
Technology helps protect against powerful summer sun

 

5/04/2021
BIC Magazine | Is It Time To Scrap Your Old Impact Gloves?, May 2021
There's no faster way to torpedo your compliance rate than giving your workers uncomfortable PPE.

 

5/04/2021
BIC Magazine | Beat the heat with the latest cooling gear technology
The latest innovation from Magid is HydroActive™ cooling technology that doesn't rely on chemical coatings, but instead harnesses the power of evaporation to keep workers cooler for longer than ever before.

 

3/01/2021
OH&S Magazine | Get Ready for the Heat with Cooling Technology, March 2021
Protective apparel that keeps workers cool should be a safety priority. Manufacturers have been hard at work inventing new solutions to keep workers cooler and safer.

 

2/01/2021
OH&S Magazine | How to Avoid the Price Explosion in Disposable Gloves
In today’s world, disposable gloves have become both increasingly scarce and expensive, making alternatives more necessary than ever.

 

7/14/2020
OH&S Magazine | The Magic of New Technology, July 2020
Here’s a roundup of some of the latest PPE technologies and why these claims are the new reality in OH&S Magazine. 

 

6/24/2020
Magid is Revolutionizing Industrial Heat Safety with Magid® Cool Powered by MISSION® — a New Line of Cooling PPE
Magid working alongside cooling gear leader MISSION® and heat stress pioneer The Korey Stringer Institute at UCONN to provide heat illness solutions and awareness.

 


ISHN Magazine | Heat Illness, April 2020
Interview with Dr. Douglas J. Casa, CEO of the Korey Stringer Institute, Professor, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut on heat illness and prevention.

 

3/02/2020
Professional Safety/ASSP | Safety Culture, March 2020
The term safety culture has been on the minds of OSH professional for many years. Learn more about reducing injuries and keeping people with effective safety cultures in the March 2020 issue of Professional Safety.

 

10/01/2019
ISHN Magazine | New Impact Gloves Offer Versatile Protection, October 2019
New impact glove technologies and designs mean that both heavy and light duty jobs can use impact gloves to keep hands safer from injury while keeping the wearer more comfortable.

 

9/20/2019
Magid® Introduces T-REX® Flex Series® Lean – the most comfortable impact glove ever!
Magid is excited to introduce the newest innovation in light impact protection that’s unbelievably soft, cool, and comfortable, with incredible dexterity and A4 cut resistance – the T-REX® Flex Series® Lean TRX443! 

 

8/15/2019
Magid Wins the Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Leadership in Hand Protection
Magid has received the honor of Frost & Sullivan’s North American Industrial Hand Protection Product Leadership Award! 

 


OH&S Magazine | Importance of Periodically Reevaluating Your PPE, June 2019
Schedule a periodic review of the safety gear you’re using. It can keep your workers safer and more compliant and might even improve your safety program as a whole.

 


Magid® Introduces AeroDex™ – the lightest cut A4 work glove ever!
Magid introduces AeroDex™ – a first-to-market, lightweight shell technology that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before! 

 


Magid® Introduces the TriTek Palm™ – for the greatest oil grip ever!
Magid introduces the revolutionary TriTek Palm™ – a flexible, dual-layer glove coating that gives you oil grip without saturation. 

 


ISHN Magazine | Innovations in Cut-Resistant Gloves Solve Common Challenges, February 2019
New innovations give you PPE that keeps your people comfortable in the cut-resistant levels they need to keep them safe – no matter what your environment.

 


ISHN Magazine | Medical Insights On Hand Injuries, December 2018
See why hand injuries can be particularly serious and what recovery from an injury looks like. 

 


OH&S Magazine | New Innovations in Glove Coatings, November 2018
The latest innovations in coated gloves offer an advanced oil grip with exceptional abrasion resistance – all with the dexterity and flexibility of a traditional polyurethane coated glove!

 


ISHN Magazine | Protective Clothing for Extreme Temperatures, October 2018
Whether hot or cold, find protective clothing that shields them from job hazards, but keeps them even safer with compliance through comfort. New innovations have made this task easier than ever before. 

 


ISHN Magazine | Add Fun & Creativity To Your Safety Program, July 2018
Make safety training engaging and continue their education beyond the initial session!

 


OH&S Magazine | Helping Hands Keep Their Cool, June 2018
New innovations focus on keeping workers cool, dry and comfortable!

 


ISHN Magazine | Benefits of Custom PPE, June 2018
While many safety needs can be met with pre-existing products, there are some situations that need a
 custom solution.

 


ISHN Magazine | The Future of Glove Technology, February 2018
The Future of Glove Technology Could Involve Coreless Yarn

 


OH&S Magazine | Hand Protection Beyond the Glove, April 2018
Hand Protection Beyond the Glove

 


Magid® Introduces New Breathable Impact Gloves
They say you can’t have it all, but these gloves prove them wrong! 

 


Magid® Introduces New DX™ Technology Work Gloves

The PPE comfort innovation you’ve been waiting for!  

 


Magid® Introduces New DX™ Technology Protective Sleeves
Sleeves so comfortable, they’ll forget they’re wearing them!

 

PRESS RELEASES

11/8/2023

Press Release |Chicago Tribune Names Magid Glove & Safety A Winner of The Chicagoland Top Workplaces Award for the THIRD Consecutive Year

Magid was one of only 196 businesses to make this list. This honor is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey.

 

4/5/2023

Press Release |Keep Welders Comfortable, Safe, and Productive During National Welding Month and Year-Round with PPE From Magid

Magid Glove & Safety is recommending PPE for the welding industry that will keep workers safe while improving comfort and productivity.

 

3/28/2023

Press Release |Magid Redesigns Impact Protection with Ultra Flexible & Breathable Level 3 Glove

The highest level of imapct protectin with nine times more breathability

 

3/14/2023

Press Release |5 Safety Secrets to Make the Job Easier

Magid’s Manager of Environmental Health & Safety, Susan Punter, shares tips & advice to help make the role of safety manager easier

 

3/1/2023

Press Release |Free Videos, Posters, and Training for Workplace Eye Wellness Month & Ladder Safety Month

Keep workers safe in March and beyond with proper safety protection & resources

 

2/22/2023

Press Release |5 Ways Colorful PPE Makes a Difference in Industrial Workplaces

While color might seem like a nonvital style element, colorful PPE can help improve safety in industrial workplaces. For this reason, safety experts from  Magid suggest adding some color when choosing PPE this year.

 

2/15/2023

Press Release |Prepare for New OSHA Enforcement Guidance with Free Safety Resources from Magid Glove & Safety

As employers prepare for the new OSHA enforcement guidance, safety experts from national PPE manufacturer and distributor Magid offer free resources to help keep workers safe and make the job easier.

 

2/9/2023

Press Release |3 Steps Safety Professionals Can Take to Protect Workers from Extreme Temperatures This Winter

While the winter weather makes protecting workers more difficult, 3 easy steps from Safety Experts at Magid can make the job easier this season.

 

2/1/2023

Press Release |Magid Glove & Safety Named to Top Workplaces USA List for the Second Consecutive Year

Magid has been nationally recognized as a Top Workplace for its people-centered culture

 

1/17/2023

Press Release |Magid Unveils VersaTek™ Work Glove Coating for Amplified Grip in Multiple Environments

New adaptive coating technology delivers extreme durability and grip in almost any environment without sacrificing dexterity

 

1/12/2023

Press Release |4 Tips for Making the Most of Your 2023 PPE Budget

 Safety experts from Magid are sharing 4 tips to help safety professionals make the most of their 2023 PPE Budget.

 

1/4/2023

Press Release |Prevent Cold Stress with 3 Steps for Choosing Winter PPE

Protect workers from hypothermia, frostbite, and other dangerous illnesses

 

12/12/2022

Press Release |Free Resources for Choosing & Achieving Your New Year’s Resolution in the Safety Industry

Magid offers free resources to help safety professionals build a better safety culture in the New Year.

 

12/6/2022

Press Release | Free Resources from Magid for Managing Stress in the Workplace

Magid wants to help the industrial workforce battle stress which costs U.S. industries 300 billion dollars a year

 

11/29/2022

Press Release | New Reports Says Illness, Injury, Fatalities, and $100 Billion is the Cost of Heat Stress Inaction by Employers Each Year

Magid Offers Free Resources to Help Safety Professionals Protect Their Employees and Their Bottom Line

 

11/16/2022

Press Release | Magid and CarbonX Partner to Co-Brand Line of FR Garments

 Magid® FR by CarbonX® garments can withstand direct flame up to 20 times longer than competing FR garments without melting, igniting, or burning. 

 

11/9/2022

Press Release | Magid Encourages Industrial Worksites to Re-Evaluate Arm Protection

Comfortable sleeves are now available all the way up to ANSI Cut Level A9

 

11/4/2022

Press Release | Chicago Tribune Names Magid Glove & Safety a Winner of The Chicagoland Top Workplaces Award For the Second Consecutive Year

 With close to 100,000 licensed businesses in the City of Chicago alone, only 194 businesses made this list. Even more impressive, only 30% of the companies given this distinction last year can say they were awarded again this year.

 

10/6/2022
Press Release |5 Free Expert Resources from Magid to Prevent Worker Hearing Loss During National Protect Your Hearing Month & Beyond

22 million workers are exposed each year, protect your workers from one of the most common occupational illnesses in manufacturing

 

9/26/2022
Press Release |Magid Leadership Has Pitched in Over $100,000 to Help Employees Cover Rising Gas Costs Through Gas Subsidy Program

Since May, Magid team members have received approximately $1.00 per gallon subsidy for their commute to Magid and/or to on-site customer visits. 

 

9/12/2022
Press Release |Innovative PPE Keeps Construction Workers Comfortable, Safe, and Productive During National Construction Appreciation Week and Year-Round


Magid Glove & Safety is recommending innovative PPE for the construction industry that will keep workers safe while improving comfort, productivity, and compliance.

 

8/30/2022
Press Release |Magid Glove & Safety Named to Modern Distribution Management 2022 Top Distributors List


Modern Distribution Management (MDM) has announced that Magid Glove & Safety has been named to its 2022 Top Distributors list for the safety segment. The annual list ranks the Top 150 North American industrial, construction, and commercial product distribution companies.

 

8/18/2022
Press Release |3 Tips for Choosing Lightweight PPE to Help Keep Workers Cool


Safety Experts at Magid Share Tips for Choosing Comfortable PPE to Keep Workers Cool During the Summer and Beyond

 

8/5/2022
Press Release |Chicago Scholars and Magid Award $20K Rusty Cohen Legacy Scholarship


Chicago Scholars, Chicago’s premiere college and career success program, and partner, Magid Glove & Safety, are pleased to award the 2022 Rusty Cohen Legacy Scholarship to Jones College Prep graduate, Sam Vargas.

 

8/1/2022
Press Release |Magid Silicone Coated Gloves for Window Manufacturing Last Up to Six Times Longer 


Window manufacturers and other industries that work with hot melt and sealant can have it all with Magid’s RepTek Grip® silicone palm-coated gloves providing adhesion resistance paired with high cut resistance and dexterity.

 

7/27/2022
Press Release |Legislators and Labor Leaders Gather at Capitol Hill to Advocate for Heat Safety


United States legislators, labor leaders, PPE manufacturers, and safety experts met at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. to advocate for heat safety and the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act. 

 

7/20/2022
Press Release |4 Tips for Battling One of The Most Common Occupational Skin Diseases in America


According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Contact Dermatitis is one of the most common occupational diseases in America, totaling up to 90–95 percent of occupational skin disease cases in the US.

 

7/6/2022
Press Release | Chicago Scholars Emerge Internship Program Visits Magid Glove & Safety 


25 interns traveled to Magid’s headquarters in Romeoville for a day filled with networking, a career fair, a tour of the facility, and other educational learning opportunities

 

6/30/2022
Press Release | First Impact Glove with Low-Profile Impact Protection AND a Crinkle Latex Palm


The TRX449 is the first impact glove on the market that has low-profile impact protection and a crinkle latex palm to provide the perfect lightweight defense against impact and cut hazards.

 

6/23/2022
Press Release | Five Tips to Help Workers Stay Hydrated from Safety Experts at Magid


While staying hydrated may seem like a simple task, lack of hydration can lead to heat illness, heat stroke, and even death. 

 

6/16/2022
Press Release | 6 Free Expert Resources to Support Workers as Heat Waves Persist


Magid wants to make sure industrial workers are prepared for the weather by offering a free Heat Safety Toolkit.

 

5/25/2022
Press Release | Four Cool Resources & Products to Battle Heat Illness from Safety Experts at Magid


Many safety managers and industrial workers are seeking additional information for battling heat illness, and Magid is here to help with four free resources and innovative products to help keep workers safe.

 

5/13/2022
Press Release | Magid® Revolutionizes Coreless Cut Protection with New DX+ Technology®


Building on the groundbreaking advances of Magid’s 2018 DX Technology®, DX+ is even lighter and gives workers higher cut protection, up to ANSI Level A6, without sacrificing comfort.

 

4/28/2022
Press Release | Magid Glove & Safety Wins 3 National Culture Excellence Awards from Top Workplaces


In January 2022, Magid was recognized as a National Top Workplace by The Chicago Tribune and the certified B Corporation, Energage.

 

4/19/2022
Press Release | Magid Leadership Pitches in $50,000 to Help Employees Cover Rising Gas Costs


The program offers approximately $1.00 per gallon subsidy for every employee’s commute to Magid and/or to on-site customer visits.

 

1/12/2022
Press Release | Magid Releases Safety Matters Guide on N95 Respirator, Other Masks’ Effectiveness Against COVID-19


As COVID-19 infections reach record levels, due in large part to the highly contagious Omicron variant, employers are struggling to keep workers safe and productive while keeping absences at a minimum.

 

8/25/2021
Press Release | National Heat Safety Coalition Releases the Country’s First Recommendations to Combat Industrial Heat Stress


The country’s first heat safety recommendations and guidance for industrial work were reviewed and accepted by the renowned scientific organization, AGU.

 

7/21/2021
Press Release | Magid is Honored by the Loyola Family Business Center for its Work in the Pandemic, July 2021


The Loyola University Chicago Family Business Center and their sponsors BMO Harris and Katten recognize Magid Glove and Safety, for their heroic contribution to safe jobs, meeting customer demands, and keeping employees safe throughout the pandemic.

 

7/21/2021
Press Release | U.S. Leaders in Heat Safety Create the First Ever National Heat Safety Coalition


MISSION® and Magid® announced they are coming together with The Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) at the University of Connecticut to form the National Heat Safety Coalition.

 

7/07/2021
Press Release | Magid, in Partnership with Chicago Scholars, Creates the Rusty Cohen Legacy Scholarship Fund to Honor Their Leader and Address the Shortage of New Safety Professionals


Magid is partnering with Chicago Scholars college development program for financially under-resourced and first-generation Chicago youth to establish The Rusty Cohen Legacy Scholarship Fund. 

 

6/28/2021
Press Release | Magid Launches a One-of-a-Kind Heat Safety Event


Magid Joins Renowned Heat Safety Experts from the Korey Stringer Institute and MISSION to Share Strategies for Industrial Heat Safety

 

5/27/2021
Press Release | National Heat Awareness Day is May 31st – Magid® Leads the Way in Heat Safety


May 31st is National Heat Awareness Day. New innovations, tools, and education from Magid are revolutionizing heat safety! 

 

4/30/2021
Press Release | New Innovations in the Lightest Cut and Impact Protection Ever - The AeroDex® Series from Magid®

Magid is introducing two new AeroDex gloves that take comfortable protection to the next level for multiple applications—the D-ROC GPD782 and the T-REX TRX685.

 


Press Release | Magid® AeroDex® Gloves Win Best in Show at NSC, 2021


Magid® AeroDex® Gloves Win Best in Show at NSC, 2021

 


Press Release | CDC/NIOSH Study Shows Gaiters Efficiently Prevent Germ Spread


A joint study from the CDC and NIOSH revealed that neck gaiters are as effective or in some cases even more effective than cloth or surgical masks in preventing transmission of aerosol particles that may spread COVID-19.

 

8/26/2020
COVID-19 Coronavirus Update | August 2020


COVID-19 coronavirus has disrupted the supply chain for products manufactured in China. We want to assure you that we have enough inventory of affected products to meet existing customer demand. 

 


Press Release | Magid Wins the ISHN Reader’s Choice Award for Two New Innovations in Safety


Magid is proud to announce that the readers of Industrial Safety & Hygiene News (ISHN) have awarded Magid the 2020 ISHN Reader’s Choice Awards for two new innovations in the Protective Clothing and Impact Resistant Hand Protection categories.

 


Press Release | WHCA/WiCAL Announces PPE Partnership with Magid


NBA legend & former Milwaukee Bucks player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his management company, Iconomy, LLC, in creating a partnership between WHCA/WiCAL and Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Company LLC. 

 

3/23/2020
COVID-19 Coronavirus Update | March 2020


COVID-19 coronavirus has disrupted the supply chain for products manufactured in China. We want to assure you that we have enough inventory of affected products to meet existing customer demand. 

 


Press Release | Magid® is named Illinois Family Business of the Year by the Loyola Family Business Center


We are honored to announce that the Loyola Family Business Center selected Magid as the winner of the Illinois Family Business of the Year award in their Large Business category. 

 


Press Release | Magid Ranks 170 on Crain's List of Chicago's Largest Privately Held Companies


Magid has been recognized on the Crain’s List of Chicago’s Largest Privately Held Companies in Chicago. 

 


Press Release | Magid® Goes Solar – and builds the Midwest’s largest rooftop solar panel array!


Magid® will soon have the largest solar panel array in the Midwest!

 


Press Release | Magid® Named to the Center for Companies That Care’s 2018 Honor Roll


Magid has been included in the Center for Companies That Care’s 2018 Honor Roll!