Business View Oceania - June 2024

direct handling of materials and accidental impacts. Additionally, UVEX’s gloves offer chemical resistance, advanced cut, puncture and needlestick protection, addressing various industrial hazards. ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND NEW MARKET DEMANDS David emphasises the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation, particularly in response to climate change and evolving market needs. UVEX continuously adapts its technology to meet these new challenges as weather patterns and environmental conditions shift. The adaptability is evident in its advancements in lens coatings and other PPE technologies designed to withstand extreme conditions and enhance user safety. The COVID-19 pandemicwas pivotal for UVEX,driving significant growth and expansion into newmarkets. David notes that the anti-fog capabilities of their eyewear became particularly valuable for frontline workers, such as police and military personnel, who needed clear vision while wearing face masks. The surge in demand also propelled UVEX into the health and medical sectors, where they had not 25 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06 UVEX AUSTRAL IA