Superior Glove Adds EV Charger at Canadian Glove Museum to Support Sustainable Tourism

Superior Glove, a Canadian leader in hand protection solutions, has taken another meaningful step toward sustainability by installing an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Canadian Glove Museum in Point Leamington, Newfoundland and Labrador. Installed in October 2024, this initiative reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to support clean energy and accessible transportation options across its locations.

Founded in 1910, Superior Glove has grown from humble beginnings to a global name, partnering with brands like BMW, NASA, and Amazon. While their Newfoundland manufacturing facility was relocated to Springdale in 2016, their connection to Point Leamington remains strong through the Canadian Glove Museum—established to give back to the community and celebrate the craft of glove-making. The museum features interactive exhibits and gloves worn by cultural icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Audrey Hepburn, and David Suzuki. Admission is free.

takeCHARGE spoke with Carleigh Roughley, Superior Glove’s Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist, to learn more. Based at the company’s Acton, Ontario office since 2022, Carleigh oversees their social responsibility and sustainability initiatives. The ChargePoint Level 2 EV charger installed at the museum offers up to 12kW of output and includes options for custom branding and sustainability messaging.

“The charger’s user-friendly design and branding capabilities allow us to quietly reinforce our sustainability goals, while offering a meaningful service to visitors,” said Carleigh. Installed by the company’s in-house electrician in just one week, the charger is free for public use and is expected to see increased activity during the spring-to-fall tourism season.

The project was supported through a Newfoundland-based sustainability funding program, which helped offset the initial installation costs. “The local funding support made the project more accessible,” said Roughley. “We’re continuing to learn from these opportunities as we look to grow our EV infrastructure in a way that supports both our teams and the communities, we’re part of.”

This wasn’t Superior Glove’s first step into EV infrastructure. Their Acton, Ontario office has chargers that have seen steady use and even encouraged more employees to switch to electric vehicles. That success helped guide the decision to bring EV charging to Point Leamington.

“We see EV chargers as a practical way to support more sustainable travel options,” Carleigh explained. “They’re a small but meaningful piece of how we can contribute to broader environmental goals”.

The company’s broader sustainability strategy focuses on reducing its environmental footprint where it matters most. Supporting cleaner, greener transportation plays a major role. “The adoption of EV technology is growing in Newfoundland and Labrador, and we want to stay ahead of the curve,” she added. Superior Glove is already exploring new installations at other facilities, including its site in North Carolina.

When asked what advice she’d offer companies considering EV chargers, Carleigh said: “It’s a quick, simple process that is well received and provides long-term sustainability benefits. Plus, it’s a great way to support team members, customers, and corporate environmental goals. The process was smooth, and we’re pleased with the outcome.”