In every family, it’s easy to take for granted the people we care about the most—the ones we see and spend time with every day. We assume they know how much we appreciate them, even if we don’t always say it or show it. But the truth is, a few kind words or small acts of thoughtfulness can make all the difference in helping others feel loved and valued.
The same is true for our work family. We spend a big part of our lives together—collaborating, problemsolving, and working toward common goals. While we’re all busy, it doesn’t take any extra time to hold a door open, say hello in passing, offer a hand to lift a box, or share a quick word of encouragement. Those little gestures can brighten someone’s day and help build a culture where everyone feels seen, appreciated and connected.
I once read a study that said people are much happier at work when they have a good friend there. I believe that’s true. When we take time to get to know each other—to listen, laugh, and support one another—work feels lighter and life feels richer.
That’s one of the reasons I’ve always enjoyed the lunch hikes that I have been taking team members on for the past 20 years. It’s not just about the exercise or being outdoors—it’s about connection. My hope is that every group of four or five people who head out for a walk together comes back with a shared memory, a new friendship, and a reason to smile and say hello in the hallway for years to come.
As we look ahead to our next company celebration, shared meal, or event, I’d like to challenge each of us to make one new friend. Take the time to strike up a conversation and learn something interesting about someone you don’t know well—what they love to do for fun, where they grew up, or what brings them joy. And hopefully, they’ll learn something about you too. Those small moments of curiosity and kindness are what turn coworkers into teammates—and teammates into friends.
Let’s keep showing kindness—in our words, our actions, and our everyday interactions. It’s the easiest way to make our workplace a little brighter, our days a little better, and our company a little stronger.
Stay safe, people are counting on you,
Tony
2025 Events
SANTA CLAUS PARADE
Springdale, Newfoundland
Sat December 13, 2025
Bring your family and friends to the Springdale Parade and join in the holiday spirit. Connect with your local social committee to learn how you can get involved!
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE NEXT YEAR?
Tell us what events matter most to you! Take our short pulse survey to share your favourite activities, the events you’d love to see return, and any new ideas you’d like us to consider for 2026.
Your feedback helps guide our planning. While not every suggestion can be implemented, we always want to understand what our team enjoys most. CLICK HERE to take the survey.
HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
Friday, December 19
Bring your best holiday spirit
Acton, Springdale, Point Leamington, High Point, Shreveport, Honduras
Buffalo - Friday, December 12
children’s english camp
Introducing the 2026 Volunteers
English Camp is only ONE month away. In the past few months, we’ve highlighted Rachel Rash and Shawna Mercer, and this month we’re shining the spotlight on Louise Lovie.
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What inspired you to apply for the Children’s English Camp?
As a non-native English speaker, I know how learning the language can open doors. English gave me confidence and new opportunities, and I want to help children in our Honduras community gain that same advantage and build brighter futures.
How does this opportunity reflect your personal values or goals? I’ve always dreamed of experiencing different cultures and learning how people live. Through this camp, the kids will learn from us, and I’ll learn from them. It aligns with my values of growth, connection, and service.
What’s one thing you hope to give - and one thing you hope to gain?
I hope to inspire courage and confidence in the kids. In return, I want to gain a deeper understanding of people from different backgrounds and feel fulfilled through meaningful connection and shared growth.
Describe your job using only seven words a seven-year-old could understand I help invent gloves with secret powers.
Growth & Promotions
Congratulations, Jill Dales
Congratulations to Jill Dales, who has recently stepped into the role of Learning and Enablement Specialist.
Since joining Superior Glove in 2016, Jill has played a key role in strengthening how we onboard and train our sales teams, helping make learning engaging and meaningful.
In her new role, she will continue to develop training programs and work closely with Sales to support major customer events and on-site sessions across Canada and the United States. Her creativity and passion for helping others succeed have already made a strong impact.
Congratulations, Jill, on this well-deserved achievement!
Congratulations, Steven Best
Congratulations to Steven Best, who was recently promoted to Knitting Machine Mechanic effective November 9, 2025, on the afternoon shift reporting to Betty McDougall.
Since joining Superior Glove in August 2024, Steve has built strong skills in the knitting department and earned his Forklift Certification in Springdale. His interest in hands-on work and his dedication to learning have prepared him well for this role, where he will support machine repairs and maintenance to keep operations running smoothly.
Originally from Guelph, Ontario, Steve moved to Newfoundland four years ago and has valued the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Congratulations, Steve, on this well-deserved achievement!
November’s Highlights
Doug Cooke officially tied the knot and celebrated a beautiful wedding surrounded by family and friends. Congratulations Doug!
The Acton Santa Claus Parade took place on November 15th, featuring a fun Hawaiian Christmas theme that brought plenty of smiles and holiday spirit
The Springdale team celebrated National Nacho Day, a simple but delicious way to bring everyone together
The Point Leamington team honoured Remembrance Day with respect and reflection
November’s Highlights
Udaya and Kasun met Tharindu, our new Engineer in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Louise’s dog Major, who just completed their first Canicross race and snagged 24th place in the 5k Single Dog category
The third consecutive year of Superior Glove sponsoring the Halton Hills Innovation Business Award. Featured: Carleigh, Doug, Lauren, and Rupinderjit
Our Canadian Territory Managers gathered for this year’s Canadian Sales Summit. Featured in this photo is: Kayla, Ilia, Julia, Sean, MJ, Darren, Ryan, Carolina, Jem, Sal, Brianna and Dan
Udaya, Scott, Tony, and Matt represented Superior Glove at the world’s largest safety trade show in Germany. They covered 28 kilometers over four days to visit all 17 trade show halls
Meet our Buffalo Team
Jeff is the General Manager of the Superior Glove warehouse in Buffalo. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and spending time with his grandson. His favourite food is carbonara, and his favourite product is the VIBGHFV.
Aeisha is a Packer. She enjoys chess, basketball, chicken salad, and tacos. Outside of work she loves spending time with her kids and watching the sunset.
Mike is the Shipping Manager. He loves hockey, golf, and steak. Outside of work he enjoys watching and playing sports and spending time with friends. His favourite product at Superior Glove is the High Voltage glove.
Brian is a Picker. His favourite hobby is cornhole, and his go-to meal is a steak sub. Outside of work he enjoys playing cornhole and relaxing. His favourite product at Superior Glove is the high voltage glove.
Crystal is the Manager of receiving, returns, and quality. She enjoys drawing and printing, and her go-to meal is chicken. Outside of work she loves spending time with her kids. Her favourite product is the 378GOBTKL, and she likes that Superior is always improving its products.
Shannendoah works in the Sample Room, picking and shipping orders. She enjoys fostering dogs and loves any kind of chicken. Outside of work she goes to the beach with her dogs and rides her ATV. She’s interested in cut-resistant clothing and wants to learn more about distribution and sales.
Jeff Mike Crystal
Aeisha Brian Shannendoah
Meet our Buffalo Team
Stanley is a Picker! He enjoys spending time with his family, especially playing with his kids, and his go-to meal is steak. He’s learning to operate the machines needed for his role.
Robert is a Picker. He enjoys music and video games, and his go-to meal is pizza. Outside of work he spends time with family. His favourite product is the 378GOB. He’s interested in improving scanner usability and continues building his counting and organizing skills.
Deshawn is a Picker. His favourite hobby is basketball, and his go-to meal is chicken. Outside of work he enjoys spending time outdoors. He has learned that there are many different kinds of gloves.
Antonio is a Picker. He enjoys chess, working out, and loves wings. Outside of work he spends his time cooking.
Timothy is a Packer. His favourite hobby is paintball, and his go-to meal is pizza. Outside of work he enjoys hanging out with friends and fixing things around his house.
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Canstruction Challenge
Join the fun! The official structure selected for our Acton facility is the fire place + tree layout. Come out the week of December 15th to help us build it.
Remote team members can participate too by donating funds or creating their own mini Canstruction builds at home using purchased food items that can be donated to their local food bank. Every donation counts toward making a difference in our communities.
Recent Accolades
Superior Glove is honoured to have received both the New Business of the Year Award in High Point, North Carolina and the Business of the Year Award in Newfoundland recognizing our continued growth, innovation, and positive impact within the community.
These awards celebrate our team’s dedication to excellence in manufacturing and our commitment to creating safe, high-quality hand protection for workers across North America. They also reflect the values that have guided Superior Glove since our beginnings in Newfoundland – craftsmanship, integrity, and community – now carried forward through our growing presence in North Carolina.
Together, these two locations tell our story: a company rooted in tradition and driven by innovation. Winning these awards reinforces that our continued investment in people, sustainable growth, and local impact is strengthening our foundation while shaping our future.
Rodney Saunders, Scott Curlew, Hilary Croucher, Kolby Brown, Dallas Roberts and Carolyn Cooke
Ora Phillips, James Prochaska and Abbey Soyars
Spotlight: Kanal Pancholi
What Kanal does
Kanal is an R&D Chemical Technologist who works on research and development projects at Superior Glove including new innovations, glove development, prototyping, and hands-on testing. She also supports FDA and CE compliance along with chemical testing, raw material evaluations, and helping guide products from concept to prototype.
Professional background
Before joining Superior Glove, Kanal worked as a Production Technician and completed co-op roles in engineering outreach, marketing, and technical research focused on air pollution chemistry. She has been with Superior Glove for about one and a half years. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering and Technology and is currently completing an Honours BSc in Chemistry at York University.
Personal background
Kanal enjoys painting, traveling, dancing, and trying new sports. Her favourite meals are lentils and rice or pasta. Outside of work, she loves studying and exploring anything that supports her personal growth.
Role reflections
Her favourite products are the knitted liners manufactured in-house. They are gentle enough for her mother’s sensitive skin and make a thoughtful, practical gift. She enjoys working in R&D because the department thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. In her role, she has become more analytical and continues building skills in precision, problem solving, and proactive learning.
Help share her spotlight - click the image below to view the LinkedIn post!
Golden Glove Winners
Congratulations to this month’s Golden Glove recipients! You’ve earned ThumbsUp points and well-deserved recognition for going above and beyond. Want to shout out a teammate? Submit a nomination through the ThumbsUp Recognition Program today.
Office (Acton)
Congratulations, Jordan Kiss
I want to take a moment to recognize and thank Jordan for doing an absolutely outstanding job coordinating our U.S. and Canadian sales meetings this year. Organizing one major event is no small feat — but pulling off two separate, successful meetings on both sides of the border is truly impressive. Each event ran smoothly, every detail was thought through, and the feedback from our teams has been nothing but positive. Your organization, professionalism, and attention to detail made both meetings engaging, productive, and enjoyable. You brought everything together seamlessly — from logistics and travel to the atmosphere and flow of each day. Jordan, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the positive energy you bring to everything you do. You set the bar high, and we’re all grateful for the time and effort you put into making these events such a success.
Recognized for Success Story
Recognized by Dan Lessard
Point Leamington
Congratulations, Jordan Boone
I would like to recognize Jordan Boone for his exceptional effort and balance across multiple key projects recently! From repairing our sleeve cutters to tackling the complex challenge of our printer, Jordan has taken on demanding tasks that required collaboration beyond our walls and a willingness to learn new skills along the way. Even when results weren’t guaranteed, his dedication, persistence, and problem-solving mindset truly reflect the spirit of teamwork and continuous improvement we value here at Superior Glove.
Recognized for Success Story
Recognized by Scott Curlew
Springdale
Congratulations, Pamela Morey
Pam, your dedication and precision in handling our glove samples in the finishing department have not gone unnoticed. Despite the challenges that come with this responsibility, you consistently deliver high-quality work with great attention to detail. Thank you for your professionalism and for stepping up whenever you’re called upon — your contributions make a real difference.
Recognized for Success Story
Recognized by Betty McDougall
Golden Glove Winners
Congrats to this month’s Golden Glove recipients! You’ve earned ThumbsUp points and well-deserved recognition for going above and beyond. Want to shout out a teammate? Submit a nomination through the ThumbsUp Recognition Program today.
Warehouse (Acton + Shreveport)
Congratulations, Todd Rokholm
I’d like to recognize Todd for his active coordination for the Re-dipping Project on the main dip line. His consistent efforts and attention to detail have helped ensure smooth communication and steady progress throughout the project.
Recognized for Success Story
Recognized by Kanal Pancholi
USA & Mexico
Congratulations, Dan Lessard
Hi Dan, I truly appreciate your partnership over the past couple of weeks — particularly during the Canadian Sales Summit and throughout the Bunzl and Vallen negotiations. Your contributions and business insights in these situations were extremely valuable and helped me a lot. Thank you!
Recognized for Success Story
Recognized by Ilia Frolov
Honduras
Congratulations, Stephanni Cruz
Thank you Stephanni for your prompt response and initiative in seeking medical attention for the emergency situation presented.
Recognized for Worker Safety Focus
Recognized by Dulce Cruz
New Team Members
Robert Nguyen
Welcome to the team Robert Nguyen, who joined on November 10th as an Accounting Team Leader at our Acton facility, reporting to Piyumi Gamage. Robert lives in Acton, loves watching movies, is a certified foodie, and is excited for his baby boy’s future milestones.
Vener Agustin
Please welcome Vener Agustin, a new Production Associate in North Carolina who started on October 6th and reports to James Prochaska. Originally from the Philippines, Vener moved to Greensboro, North Carolina in March 2025 with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys watching both Filipino and English movies and likes going out for a jog or walk in his spare time.
Jeremiah Maniscalco
Welcome Jeremiah Maniscalco! Jeremiah joined as a Territory Manager on November 10th, reporting to Dan Duffey. He has three dogs, three daughters, and lives in Reno, Nevada. Jeremiah enjoys spending time outdoors and working in his woodshop. He’s excited to join the Superior team and looks forward to connecting with everyone.
New Team Members
Albert Odai
Welcome Albert Odai, who joined on November 24th as a Production Team Leader at our Acton facility, reporting to Kieron Evans. When he’s not at work, Albert enjoys playing basketball or soccer, binge-watching anime, and experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes. He loves the creativity that comes with cooking and discovering new flavors. Albert is also passionate about AI and the endless possibilities it brings, often using AI tools in his free time to brainstorm and explore creative ideas.
Peter Wells
Welcome to Superior Glove, Peter Wells. Peter joined as a Production Associate in Point Leamington, reporting to Carrie-Anne Manuel. He shared that his top hobbies are music and technology, and he enjoys learning new things and gaining new experiences. Peter is also fascinated by the ongoing advancements in space travel.
Jason Pynn
Welcome Jason Pynn! Jason joined on November 11th as a Production Associate in Springdale, reporting to Hilary Croucher. He loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking, fishing, and camping. Jason stays active and fit, and values being a positive influence on others. He’s especially inspired by the advancements in medical technology, particularly in cancer research.
