International Glove Association announces new leadership
The International Glove Association (IGA) is pleased to announce that glove expert Matt Piotrowski has been named president of the association, effective March 17, 2019.
Matt is a Product Manager for Showa Group, one of the world's leading producers of hand protection products. Known globally as pioneers and innovators in the glove industry, Showa is solely focused on the start-to-finish manufacturing of household and industrial hand protection.
A native of Buffalo, New York, Matt is an 18+ year veteran of the glove industry, He began his career working at Perfect Fit Glove at the age of 19 and moved on to Worldwide Protective Products (WPP) five years later, where he became a Product Development manager. After nearly 12 years at WPP, Matt segued to Showa Group.
"Early on in my career I had the honor of being taken under the wing of some legendary individuals in the glove industry - names that would be instantly recognizable and some that prefer anonymity,” said Matt. “Without their help and guidance over the years I never would have found my love for the business nor achieved what I have."
Matthew has served on the IGA board of directors since 2012 and as the Vice President for the last two years. He is also a voting member on several ASTM committees and sub-committees involved with textiles and hand protection. Matt has received industry awards and recognition for glove design and innovation and has published several articles in leading industry magazines.
"I am honored and excited to have been chosen as President of this respected organization, and will do my best to carry out the IGA's mission and message in the future with continued respect for our history and heritage," said Matt.