BRUSSELS, January 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansell Healthcare, the global leader in barrier protection, will be showcasing its large portfolio of hand protection solutions at Intersec Middle East in Dubai from 13 to 15 January next. For Ansell, its first-ever participation in the Middle East's largest safety exhibition is a perfect opportunity to raise awareness about hand protection needs and underline its protection expertise in the booming Middle East market.

On display at the Ansell booth will be the company's broad package of industrial gloves, all designed to address specific occupational safety hazards. Ansell will zoom in on its approach towards two branches of industry that are currently booming in the Middle East and will gain a special focus during Intersec: the construction and the oil & refining industry.

"The growth of Intersec reflects that companies in the Middle East are increasingly recognizing their responsibilities in the area of safety," said Marc Cuerden, Sales Director of Emerging Markets of Ansell Healthcare. "Consequently, the trade fair is an unmatched platform for us to raise awareness, demonstrate our products and expertise and meet potential customers. We're confident that our participation there will further consolidate our presence in the Middle East market."

Ansell experts will be available at stand number 4621S, Hall 3 to answer all questions about Ansell products and services.

About Ansell

Ansell Limited is a global leader in barrier protective products. With operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, Ansell employs more than 11,000 people worldwide and holds leading positions in the natural latex and synthetic polymer glove and condom markets. Ansell operates in three main business segments: Occupational Healthcare, supplying hand protection to the industrial market; Professional Healthcare, supplying surgical and examination gloves to healthcare professionals; and Consumer Healthcare, supplying condoms and consumer hand protection. Information on Ansell and its products can be found at http://www.ansell.eu.

For more information, please contact: Wouter Piepers, Communications Director Ansell Healthcare, Tel.: +32(0)2-528-7568, GSM: +32(0)478-335632, E-mail: wpiepers@eu.ansell.com