WATSON GLOVES RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES FOR A SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

TORONTO, ON, May 14th, 2026— Watson Gloves, a 108-year-old Canadian company supplying quality gloves across North America, was a winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program in 2025 and has requalified in 2026 to maintain their status as a Best Managed Company for its industry-leading performance, strategic execution, and sustained growth.

Now in its second consecutive year as a Best Managed winner, Watson Gloves successfully requalified after an intensive evaluation process that assesses private Canadian companies on leadership in strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, innovation, governance, and financial performance.

“Earning Canada’s Best Managed Companies recognition for a second year in a row is a powerful validation of our team, our culture, and the strategic direction we’re taking as a business,” said Marty Moore, Executive Chairman of Watson Gloves. “This award belongs to our entire organization, our people who show up every day with care and grit, our partners who challenge us to be better, and our customers who trust us to protect hands across North America. We’re proud of where we’ve come from and even more excited to continue to grow our 108-year-old brand.”

Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs, recognizing innovative and world-class Canadian-owned companies. Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurial organizations compete in a rigorous and independent evaluation process led by an expert panel of judges.

Watson Gloves’ continued recognition reflects its people-first culture, disciplined growth strategy, and commitment to innovation, including ongoing investment in sustainable materials, product design, and operational excellence. Rooted in values of family, integrity, authenticity, and continuous improvement, the company has built a resilient organization capable of evolving alongside the industries and customers it serves.

The 2026 cohort of Best Managed Companies shares common themes, including fostering a people-centric culture, implementing clear strategic frameworks, investing in innovation and technology, and maintaining strong governance and financial resilience. Together, these practices strengthen the Canadian economy by promoting sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness.

“The 2026 Best Managed winners exemplify the highest Canadian business standards of innovation, adaptability, and bold leadership,” said Derrick Dempster, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. “Their strategic agility and commitment to excellence continue to position them for success in an increasingly complex global market.” 

ABOUT WATSON GLOVES

Watson Gloves first started as a two-person shop selling gloves to Vancouver’s dock workers when they opened their doors in 1918. Now distributing quality gloves across North America. Their glove innovations play a large part to their success, such as changing industry as they push for more sustainable products into the market. Product categories range from home improvement, gardening, construction, welding, automotive, recreational, and more with over 2,000 different styles offered. Learn more at www.watsongloves.com and follow Watson Gloves on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

ABOUT CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES PROGRAM

Canada’s Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark of excellence for privately-owned Canadian companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca

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