About gloveglu
Formed in 2012, gloveglu manufactures a range of products that keep goalkeeping gloves grippy and clean. Paul Sherratt, Founder and CEO of gloveglu, had the idea to create a spray-on product that increased glove grippiness instead of relying on latex technology, which was the standard. This idea addresses a pain point for goalkeepers of all levels – how to keep gloves consistently grippy without having to replace them.
Over the first five years in business, gloveglu scaled from a small start-up to an industry leader. During this time, they expanded their product range to include glove cleaning and care solutions. Today, they sell a product every 155 seconds and distribute to over 55 countries.
Challenges
Becoming an industry leader and international brand meant gloveglu had to raise the bar with new ideas and innovations. They needed a partner that would work alongside them to develop new formulations and bring their ideas to life. gloveglu also needed a partner that could support consistent and flexible product manufacturing backed by exceptional quality standards.
How ReAgent Supports Scalability
After five years in business, gloveglu outsourced its packing requirements to ReAgent. This gave them the breathing room they needed to work on scaling the company.
Once gloveglu became a category king in goalkeeping glove care, they turned to ReAgent for product development and chemical manufacturing services. ReAgent not only supports consistent product output but also pivots to meet changing forecasts.
“We needed to find a partner that could supply us consistently. But more importantly, would be able to work with us and scale with us and provide new formulas, new ideas, new concepts, and take some ideas that we have as a business and turn them into reality. ReAgent put a massive tick in the box in all of those areas for us.” – Paul Sherratt, Founder and CEO of gloveglu
ReAgent offers the flexibility to pull orders forward, which often means having IBCs prepped and ready to meet sudden spikes in demand. This responsiveness has significantly reduced gloveglu’s lead times and improved its commercial positioning.
The Formula for a Long-Term Partnership
ReAgent and gloveglu’s relationship is built on more than just transactional efficiency – it’s rooted in cultural alignment. For Paul Sherratt, the formula for their successful partnership consists of three key elements:
- Transparency – Open communication at all levels, from production to senior management
- Flexibility – A collaborative mindset that allows both companies to pivot when market conditions change
- Innovation – An expert-led research and development process where ReAgent takes conceptual ideas and transforms them into high-performance products
For gloveglu, ReAgent is not just a supplier; it’s a core strategic partner that enables them to maintain their status as a leading goalkeeping glove-care brand.
