Matt Smith is the vice president and general manager of Waubridge Specialty Fabrics, the makers of Kovenex® and Pavenex®. He has spent 27 years in the chemical, fiber and fabrics businesses with experience in product development, manufacturing and technology. He can be reached at matt.smith@kovenex.com.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that for every 10,000 full-time equivalent workers, 25 hand injuries occur on average per year.