Our Heritage

FIRST Malaysia Glove Company Obtained BPJPH (Surgical Gloves)

KOSSAN is the First Malaysian company obtained the Halal Certification for Surgical Gloves from Indonesia Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (“BPJPH”).

New Corporate Headquarters

KOSSAN relocated corporate headquarters to KOSSAN Tower.

FTSE4Good Index Series and FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Shariah Index

KOSSAN included in the constituents of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Shariah Index. A testament to our strong Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) practices and adherence to shariah-compliant principles.

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

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

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.

ISO 14001

78% of manufacturing facilities have certified with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

The FIRST Halal Certified Glove (Medical Device Scheme)

KOSSAN is the First company obtained the Halal certification for medical examination gloves under medical device scheme from JAKIM.

ISO 45001

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

FIRST Glove Company Obtained Dermatest 5-star Seal

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

FIRST Glove Company Obtained MoIAT

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

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.

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.

Analytical Services R&D

Accredited to MS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the Laboratory Accreditation Scheme of Malaysia (SAMM No 1038), KOSSAN R&D Analytical Services Laboratory served as independent testing lab, providing value-added support that leads to breakthroughs in glove technology.

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.

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.

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.

Launched Kossan Wellness Center

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

Environmental Commitment

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

FIRST Malaysia Glove Company Obtained BPJPH (Examination Gloves)

KOSSAN is the First Malaysian company obtained the Halal Certification for Examination Gloves from Indonesia Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (“BPJPH”).

The FIRST 510(k) with Synthetic Opioid Permeation Claim

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

Launched Low Endotoxin Surgical Glove

Launched iNtouch™ Powered Free Surgical Glove with Low Endotoxin and non-pyrogenic guarantee.

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The FIRST Halal Certified Glove (Consumer Good Scheme)

KOSSAN is the First company obtained the Halal certification for medical examination gloves under consumer good scheme from JAKIM.

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.

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Yayasan Kossan Established

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

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R&D Breakthrough

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

R&D Breakthrough

Developed synthetic polyisoprene latex surgical glove.

Protective Product Expansion

Ventured into cleanroom disposable products.

Glove Expansion

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

New Advancements

Introduced Polymer Nitrile Gloves with enhanced Wet Donning.

Accredited KOSSAN LABORATORY

Accredited to MS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the Laboratory Accreditation Scheme of Malaysia (SAMM No 464), KOSSAN LABORATORY is a technical rubber testing and development laboratory, ensuring consistent and reliable results for our customers.

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New Innovations

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

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).

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Glove Expansion

New glove manufacturing plants to increase glove production capacity.

Launched iNtouch™ Surgical Brand

iNtouch™ Surgical Glove Brand is launched worldwide.

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Accredited Doshin E-Lab Testing Center

Accredited to MS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the Laboratory Accreditation Scheme of Malaysia (SAMM No 372), Doshin E-Lab Testing Center provides comprehensive scope of mechanical testing services with in-house facilities to perform international testing requirements.

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Glove Expansion

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

New Innovations

Developed KOSSAN FIRST thin and stretchy nitrile glove technology.

Glove Expansion

Further factory expansion to increase examination glove capacity.

The FIRST Low Dermatitis Potential Claim

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

Technical Rubber Products Expansion

Ventured into rubber part to metal bonded parts manufacturer.

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Glove Products Expansion

Ventured into surgical glove manufacturing.

Stock Exchange

Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd. transferred its listing to the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia.

Glove Expansion

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

Technical Rubber Products Expansion

Ventured into High Technical Infrastructure Rubber Products.

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R&D breakthrough

Developed FIRST Soft Nitrile Technology.

R&D Breakthrough

Pioneered in Powder-free Dipping Technology.

Stock Exchange

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

Glove Expansion

Further glove factory expansion increase supply by 50%.

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.

Technical Rubber Products

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

KOSSAN Founded

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