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International Rubber Industry Conference and Exhibition (IRICE) 2017

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May 2017
MREPC participated at the International Rubber Industry Conference and Exhibition (IRICE) 2017 from 19 - 20 May 2017 at Top Glove Tower, Setia Alam. IRICE 2017 was organised by the Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers Association (MRPMA in conjunction with its 65th anniversary celebration, with the theme 'Innovating for Tomorrow'. The conference covered presentations on pertinent topics such as R&D developments, rubber trade, investment and price trends while the exhibition showcased Malaysian manufacturers' capability in producing a variety of high-quality rubber products. The range of products included medical gloves, condoms, industrial hoses, compounding materials and rubber compounding services. Notably, IRICE 2017 provided a platform for sharing of experiences as well as linked manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors with rubber and rubber products. MREPC's booth attracted many visitors from China and Taiwan. The majority of enquiries received were on nitrile and latex examination gloves and other rubber products, namely industrial gloves, latex threads, condoms, insulation gloves and natural rubber.