ATG® was founded on a simple belief. Hand protection should enhance performance, not limit it.
Since 1992, ATG® has continued to evolve through intelligent innovation, manufacturing excellence, and an uncompromising focus on the wearer. From the introduction of MaxiFlex® and proprietary technology platforms such as AIRtech®, CUTtech®, and AD-APT®, to the expansion of vertically integrated manufacturing and global operations, each milestone has helped shape ATG® into the business it is today.
Explore the journey that has defined more than three decades of advancing hand protection through innovation, responsible manufacturing, and technologies designed for real working environments.
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1992
ATG Begins in Sri Lanka
John Ward Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd., now ATG Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., is established in Sri Lanka by John Taylor, Howard Goth, and Fazal Abdeen, laying the foundation for a new approach to hand protection manufacturing. -
2003
MaxiFlex® is Introduced
MaxiFlex® is developed, introducing a new level of comfort, dexterity, and performance that would later become recognised as the benchmark for Precision Handling™. -
2004
Expansion into Katunayake
ATG Occupational opens in the Katunayake Export Processing Zone, supporting the company’s growing manufacturing and operational capabilities. -
2005
Strengthening Independent Ownership
The Executive Directors of John Ward Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd. reach an agreement to acquire the shares of major shareholder John Ward & Sons (Group) Ltd. -
2007
A Customer-Centric Business Model
ATG® begins transitioning from a private label manufacturer towards a fully branded, customer-centric business model focused on innovation and end-user needs. -
2008
ATG Intelligent Glove Solutions is Introduced
John Ward Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd. transitions to Advanced Technology Gloves, strengthening the ATG identity and aligning the business under a unified global brand. The “Intelligent Glove Solutions” positioning alongside a the new global identity focused on innovation, support services, and product performance. -
2009
A Focused Product Portfolio
ATG® simplifies its product offering into four core glove platforms: MaxiFlex®, MaxiCut®, MaxiDry®, and MaxiChem®, helping create a clearer and more specialised approach to hand protection. -
2010
Innovation Becomes a Core Value
ATG® strengthens its investment in research, development, and collaborative innovation to create technologies designed around real-world wearer needs. -
2011
MaxiDry® Advances Performance in Oily Environments
ATG further develops the MaxiDry® range, enhancing grip, liquid repellence, comfort, and flexibility for wet and oily working conditions. -
2012
Knitting Operations Expand
ATG Gloves Knitting Ltd. is established in the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone, increasing in-house knitting capability and manufacturing integration. -
2012
HandCare® Philosophy Strengthens
ATG® reinforces its commitment to skin-friendly glove manufacturing through HandCare®, combining product washing, responsible manufacturing, and dermatological accreditation. -
2013
Precision Handling™ Sets the Benchmark
MaxiFlex® becomes widely recognised as the benchmark for Precision Handling™, reinforcing ATG’s leadership in lightweight industrial hand protection. -
2014
MaxiCut® Continues to Evolve
ATG advances the MaxiCut® range with enhanced cut protection technologies designed to balance protection, comfort, and flexibility. -
2014
Zero Waste Comittment
ATG launched the Zero Waste to Landfill Project officially starting to reuse and divert waste. -
2015
AD-APT® Cooling Technology Launches
ATG introduces AD-APT®, an advanced cooling technology activated through movement and hand temperature to help keep hands cooler, drier, and more comfortable during wear. -
2017
HandCare® Expands to Koggala
A second ATG Hand Care facility opens in Koggala, further strengthening operational capacity and manufacturing capability. -
2018
HandCare® Expands to Wathupitiwala
ATG Hand Care is established in Wathupitiwala, supporting the company’s commitment to skin-friendly glove manufacturing and wearer wellbeing. -
2019
Continued Growth in Katunayake
ATG Hand Care operations expand into Katunayake, supporting increased production and global demand. -
2019
One Million Trees
The One million tree project was launched to help reforestation in Sri Lanka. -
2021
MaxiDex® joins the Portfolio
ATG expands its product offering with the introduction of MaxiDex®, bringing a new solution for hybrid protection that takes the best of mechanical handling gloves and the best of disposable gloves, into one outstanding product. -
2023
AD-APT® Across the proRange®
AD-APT® Cooling Technology is expanded across the ATG proRange®, extending cooling comfort benefits across more glove platforms and applications. -
2024
Expansion into Mirigama
A second ATG Occupational facility is established in Mirigama, supporting future operational growth and manufacturing capacity. -
2026
34 Years of Advancing Hand Protection
ATG marks 34 years of innovation, manufacturing excellence, and global growth, employing more than 7,000 people across its operations. -
2026
ATG achieves EcoVadis Platinum Status
ATG® is awarded EcoVadis Platinum status, placing the company amongst the highest-performing organisations assessed worldwide for sustainability and responsible business practices.
