Investing $5.8 Million and Creating 200 Jobs
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Glovesafe OpCo Inc., doing business as GLVUS, announced plans to establish its North American headquarters and manufacturing operations in Louisville, committing a $5.8 million investment that will create 200 new jobs in the region.
The project will locate within Louisville’s LOUMED Medical & Education District and include a manufacturing facility that will produce the nation’s first domestically manufactured premium sterile surgical gloves for the U.S. health-care market, supporting supply chain resilience and domestic medical manufacturing.
“We continue to see Kentucky’s manufacturing sector fuel economic growth across the commonwealth,” said Governor Andy Beshear. “GLVUS’s decision to locate in Louisville reflects confidence in our workforce and business climate while creating 200 quality jobs and strengthening America’s health-care supply chain.”
The expansion positions GLVUS at the center of one of the nation’s most dynamic health-care ecosystems. The company plans to work closely with Jefferson Community & Technical College (JCTC) to develop a local talent pipeline for operators, technicians, and engineers, supporting long-term workforce development.
“GLVUS represents a new era of supply chain resilience and health innovation,” said Matthew Griffin, CEO of GLVUS. “Our mission is to deliver a safer, more reliable source of sterile surgical gloves for the American health-care system—manufactured right here in Louisville, Kentucky.”
GLVUS is an advanced health-care manufacturer specializing in sterile surgical gloves designed for use by surgeons, clinicians, and care teams. By manufacturing domestically, the company will provide enhanced quality oversight, improved traceability, and rapid-response capabilities during health emergencies.
Local leaders highlighted the strategic advantages of the LOUMED District.
“GLVUS’s investment demonstrates the strength of Louisville’s health innovation ecosystem,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “By locating alongside world-class health-care institutions and workforce partners, this project brings immediate job creation while opening the door for future innovation and growth.”
Trevor Pawl, CEO of the Louisville Economic Development Alliance, added that GLVUS’s decision reflects confidence in the region’s logistics infrastructure, skilled workforce, and business-friendly environment.
The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) preliminarily approved incentives for the project under the Kentucky Business Investment Program, enabling the company to earn performance-based tax incentives tied to job creation and investment targets. GLVUS will also have access to workforce training and recruitment services provided by Kentucky’s workforce development system.
The investment further strengthens Kentucky’s position as a growing hub for advanced manufacturing and health-care innovation, supporting domestic production while delivering high-quality job opportunities for Louisville-area residents.
For more information on GLVUS, visit glvus.com.
