Saf-T-Guard

Saf-T-Guard International, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer based in Northbrook, Illinois. Although they are now known as the largest supplier of personal protective equipment, electrical safety solutions, facility safety product and first aid supplies worldwide, Saf-T-Guard comes from humble beginnings. Founded in 1936 by a Chicago couple, Leo and Lillian Rivkin, Saf-T-Guard was originally named the Latex Glove Company. They utilized balloon manufacturing equipment to create waterproof, rubber-coated cotton gloves. When wartime demands put pressure on Chicago industrial plats their operations expanded to produce industrial gloves for military equipment manufacturers. As their production capacities and skill increased, they shifted focus and began to manufacture occupational safety and health related equipment. In 1989 the company changed its name to Saf-T-Guard International, Inc to reflect their new focus: creating the best and most complete offering of safety products. With a reputation for quality, reliability and unmatched performance Saf-T-Guard has become the global industry leader in PPE and general safety equipment. Their commitment to quality, value, service and excellence spans 4 generations, with no end in sight.