The global supplier of
glove ports and glove box gloves
Established since 1957
About Us
We are more of a family endeavour, all working towards common goals.
Founded in 1957, MIP Ltd is a family-owned business and one of the pioneering companies in the UK to recognise the potential of Glass-Reinforced Plastic (GRP).
Following early discussions with the Atomic Energy Authority at Harwell, where only steel glove boxes had previously been used, interest quickly developed in chemically resistant glove boxes manufactured from GRP. This innovation led to further contracts within the nuclear industry and established the foundations of the company’s long-standing reputation for specialist manufacturing expertise.
In 1987, James Bartlett joined the company at its Titchfield, Hampshire facility and, as Managing Director, continued to drive the business forward through innovation and technical excellence. In 1994, MIP Ltd achieved accreditation to BS EN ISO 9001, further strengthening its reputation for quality and reliability within the industry.
Spanning three generations, the company has evolved from its founding by Tom Churchill in 1957 to the leadership of his grandson, Rob Bartlett, who joined the business in 2016 and became a Director in 2019.
In 2019, MIP Ltd transitioned away from fibreglass manufacturing to focus exclusively on glove boxes, glove ports, and glove box gloves. During this period, the company also developed its own range of glove ports to support the growing life sciences sector.
Following Jim Bartlett’s retirement in 2024, Rob Bartlett assumed leadership of the company and continues to guide its future development. Operating from Segensworth Business Park in Fareham, Hampshire, MIP Ltd and its experienced team bring together more than 40 years of specialist industry expertise. We are committed to delivering professionalism, quality, and excellence in every aspect of our work.
Today, MIP Ltd is proud to support many of the world’s leading organisations across the nuclear, research, and pharmaceutical sectors, serving clients ranging from multinational corporations to independent specialist businesses.
At the core of MIP Ltd is a simple principle: regardless of the size of your organisation or the industry in which you operate, you can expect the same exceptional level of service, technical excellence, and attention to detail from every member of our team.
Rob Bartlett
Company Director
James Bartlett
Family run business, established in 1957
Supplier of original aea stores items
Experts in remote handling and bespoke handling solutions
Our Clients
We have been fortunate enough to have worked with some prestigious companies over the last 60 years, below are just some of these.
UK Manufactured
Accredited
ISO 9001:2015
Worldwide Shipping
Techincal Team
Our Ethos
We’re dedicated to quality, innovation, and lasting partnerships. From bespoke mouldings to specialist containment systems, our focus is on delivering solutions you can trust.