Mallcom India Limited, a leading Indian manufacturer of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), has announced an investment of over ₹100 crore in its new manufacturing facility at Sanand, Gujarat, expanding its production capabilities and strengthening domestic manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
The Sanand plant, now operational, is the company’s 17th manufacturing facility and is expected to play a key role in expanding its PPE portfolio while supporting employment generation and import substitution.
New Facility to Boost Manufacturing Capacity
The Sanand unit currently employs more than 200 people, including around 50 direct and over 160 indirect employees. Mallcom plans to increase the workforce to more than 300 by next year.
The facility manufactures a wide range of industrial safety products and houses:
- NBR glove dipping lines
- PU glove dipping lines
- Injection moulding machines
- Glove printing lines
- Safety helmet production
- Bump cap manufacturing
The company has also commissioned a new NBR dipping line featuring online printing and stripping technology while localising the production of Protech PU gloves, which were previously imported.
Focus on Sustainable Manufacturing
Mallcom has integrated several sustainability initiatives into the Sanand facility, including:
- Biomass pellet-based cleaner energy generation
- Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) water management system
- SEDEX-audited ethical manufacturing practices
- Energy-efficient machinery
- Waste management systems
- Safe workplace practices
The company’s vertically integrated operations support stringent quality control while ensuring compliance with international safety standards, including:
- EN
- CE
- ANSI
- IS certifications
Supporting Import Substitution
Mallcom has also established India’s first Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) unit for Protech PU Gloves at the Sanand facility.
The new unit aims to reduce India’s dependence on imported PU gloves, a product category traditionally dominated by imports from China and other Asian countries, while strengthening domestic PPE manufacturing.
Management Commentary
Mr. Giriraj Mall, Executive Director, Mallcom India Ltd., said:
“Resulting from our MoU with the Government of Gujarat, our Sanand facility represents a significant milestone in our expansion journey and reinforces our commitment to building globally competitive manufacturing capabilities in India. Our continued investments reflect a balanced focus on innovation, sustainability, and strengthening indigenous production.”
Mr. Rohit Mall, Associate Vice President, Mallcom India Ltd., added:
“With advanced technologies, enhanced production capabilities, and a sharp focus on quality and compliance, we are well-positioned to meet evolving industry demands while creating long-term value for stakeholders and generating meaningful employment opportunities.”
Expanding India’s PPE Manufacturing Base
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Kolkata, Mallcom India manufactures and exports PPE products to more than 50 countries across six continents.
Its product portfolio includes:
- Industrial safety gloves
- Safety footwear
- Safety helmets
- Protective workwear
- Eyewear
- Respiratory protection
- Occupational safety equipment
The company stated that the Sanand facility will serve as a key growth engine by expanding manufacturing beyond West Bengal and Uttarakhand while supporting innovation, localisation, sustainability, and India’s industrial safety ecosystem.
