Press releases

New products, forthcoming events, company changes, awards and prizes – the press area will keep you up-to-date on all the important issues at uvex and on personal protective equipment.

2024

What is UV400 protection and why do you need it?

19/6/2024
UV400 is becoming an increasingly common feature of eyewear designed for the outdoors but what is it and why does it matter? Clair Weston, head of marketing at uvex explains more.
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uvex launches profi pure HG, an innovative safety glove with unrivalled grip in wet conditions

28/3/2024
uvex has unveiled its latest innovation: the uvex profi pure HG safety glove, engineered to deliver unparalleled grip in wet and damp working conditions. With its groundbreaking Hydro Grip special polymer coating, the profi pure HG sets a new benchmark for safety gloves, ensuring a firm grip for wearers even in the most challenging environments.
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uvex to showcase nxt generation of pheos safety glasses at The Health & Safety Event

12/3/2024
uvex will demonstrate how its new pheos nxt safety spectacles take comfort and performance to new heights at The Health & Safety Event at the NEC (Birmingham, 30 April-2 May 2024).
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Setting new benchmarks in sustainability

24/1/2024
With businesses increasingly keen to minimise their overall carbon footprint by selecting materials and products with the lowest carbon emissions, PPE specialist uvex has started offering data on the amount of greenhouse gases its products generate.
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Stamp out electrical injuries with the right safety footwear

22/1/2024
Meeting European safety standards can seem arduous but – as a comparison with US standards on protective footwear for electrical hazards shows – it can be the difference between life and death.
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Delivering PPE that fits the bill

15/1/2024
Whether workers are male or female, their PPE needs to fit properly to guarantee adequate protection. uvex’s Clair Weston explains how PPE “fit clinics” – and product ranges that cater for all sizes – can help keep employees safe
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