Press Release – WATSON GLOVES IS NAMED ONE OF CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES!

WATSON GLOVES IS NAMED ONE OF CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES!

TORONTO, ON, May 7, 2025 — Watson Gloves, a 107-year old company founded in Vancouver, Canada supplying quality gloves across North America, was recently recognized for its industry-leading performance, global business practices, and sustained growth by receiving the prestigious 2025 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award.

Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, innovation, governance and financial performance.

“To be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies is an incredible milestone for Watson Gloves.” says Marty Moore, Executive Chairman of Watson Gloves. “This recognition is a reflection of the passion and resilience of our exceptional team who are committed to protecting hands across North America, building on our century-old legacy and elevating our industry. We are sincerely appreciative of our loyal team members, customers and partners, whose trust and support have been instrumental in helping us achieve this honour.”

Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing innovative and world‑class businesses. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent evaluation process. Applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of judges with representation from program sponsors and special guests.

Watson Gloves’ success is rooted in the values they live every day—family, fun, integrity, authenticity and continuous improvement. Their vision and mission reflect their dedication to investing in their people and preserving their culture, recognizing that their success lies in the strength of the Watson Gloves team. By fostering growth and development as well as focusing on creating innovative products, they’ve built a resilient organization capable of adapting to the ever-evolving glove industry. Watson Gloves remains a trusted and authentic brand, continuously pushing the boundaries of sustainability, innovation, and excellence.

The 2025 cohort of Best Managed Companies shares common themes, including fostering a people-centric culture, implementing a strategic company framework, investing in innovation and technological advancement, and maintaining financial resilience and strong corporate governance. Together, these practices strengthen the Canadian economy by promoting sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness, and cultivating a thriving business ecosystem.”

“The 2025 Best Managed winners exemplify the highest Canadian business standards of innovation, adaptability, and bold leadership.” said Derrick Dempster, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “Their relentless ambition, determined focus, and strategic agility have led them to remain competitive on the world stage, creating sustainable economic growth in an evolving 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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