Ansell Medical Solutions Announces Price Increases for all NRL Surgical and Examination Gloves

BRUSSELS, March 23, 2011 - Following a continued increase of raw materials costs, Ansell Medical
Solutions Europe, the regional branch of the world leader in hand protective
solutions for healthcare professionals, has announced substantial price
increases for its entire range of NRL medical gloves.

Increasing global market demand and adverse weather conditions in
rubber-producing countries have pushed world natural rubber prices to another
all-time high over the past few months.

The cost of latex in US Dollars has increased by 60% over the past 12
months, and 30% in the past 3 months alone. Compared with 2009, the cost of
latex has more than doubled. As a result, the soaring latex price is
affecting the manufacturing cost of many rubber products, including
protective gloves.

In addition, the costs involved in the production of latex and synthetic
gloves are also linked to the price of oil and related freight transport
costs, which have also been rising steadily in past months.

"In view of our soaring costs, substantial price increases across our
entire range of natural rubber latex medical gloves are essential for Ansell
to be able to continue providing the high level of quality and protection our
customers rightfully expect from us", says Peter Dobbelsteijn, CEO of Ansell
Europe.

Ansell management is constantly monitoring trends in the cost of raw
materials and is exploring all avenues aimed at offsetting future increases
originating from the cost of raw materials. With a view to guaranteeing its
customers the best quality products as well as the best service, Ansell
maintains frequent contact with its customers and distributors regarding all
major developments that impact the price of its products.

About Ansell:

Ansell is a world leader in providing superior health and safety
protection solutions that enhance human well being. With operations in North
America, Latin America, EMEA and Asia, Ansell employs more than 10,000
people worldwide and holds leading positions in the natural latex and
synthetic polymer glove and condom markets. Ansell operates in four main
business segments: Medical Solutions, Industrial Solutions, New Verticals
and Sexual Health &.Well Being. Information on Ansell and its products can
be found at www.ansell.eu

For more information about Ansell, Wouter Piepers, Global Communications Director, tel: +32(0)2-528-74-00, email: wpiepers at eu.ansell.com; Olivier Trop, Media Relations, Foxtrop Consulting, tel: +32(0)486-510-419, email : foxtrop at telenet.be