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Invitation to Visit MREPC Pavilion in Automechanika Shanghai 2014
MREPC together with seven Malaysian rubber auto parts manufacturers will participate in the Automechanika Shanghai, the world’s second largest international trade fair for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services and the best platform for tapping into the Chinese and overseas markets. The 2014 show, to be held from 9-12 December 2014 in Shanghai, China, is expected to attract 4,800 exhibitors and 86,000 global buyers.
Prior to the exhibition, MREPC is organising a working visit to Oriental Auto Parts City (OAPC), Shanghai’s first and largest auto parts city with about 700 aftermarket auto parts importers, warehouse companies, distributors and retailers.
In conjunction with the Automechanika Shanghai 2014, MREPC is also organising a seminar on “Malaysia: Your Gateway to Sourcing Centre of Rubber Automotive Components and Parts†at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNEC) on 9 December 2014 at Meeting Room M2, Hall W2.
You are welcome to participate in the MREPC seminar and visit the MREPC Pavilion at Hall W2, booth W2B17 at Automechanika Shanghai 2014!
08 DEC 2014
Invitation to Visit MREPC Pavilion in Automechanika Shanghai 2014
MREPC at MEDICA, Dusseldorf, Germany, 12-15 November 2014
MREPC participated at MEDICA, held in Dusseldorf, Germany from 12 to 15 November 2014. MEDICA is the world's largest medical exhibition with over 4,830 exhibitors. This year the Exhibition highlighting new advances and technologies for in-patient and out-patient care drew approximately 130,000 visitors from all over the world.
The MREPC booth which was located in Hall 7 received visitors mainly from Italy, UK, Germany, India and Iran who showed interest in gloves, condoms and catheters.
Almost all Malaysian manufacturers of rubber medical products also participated in MEDICA. They exhibited Made in Malaysia examination gloves, surgical gloves, clean room gloves, high risk gloves, gynaecological gloves, dental dams, condoms and catheters, as well as other rubber medical products.
08 DEC 2014
MREPC at MEDICA, Dusseldorf, Germany, 12-15 November 2014
Malaysian rubber product companies with MREPC at AAPEX 2014
MREPC and eight Malaysian rubber automotive parts companies recently participated in AAPEX, the world’s largest annual business-to-business event for the motor vehicle aftermarket industry. The show, which was held from 4 – 6 November 2014 in Las Vegas, USA, attracted more than 5,000 exhibitors and 130,000 visitors.
The Malaysian companies promoted rubber automotive components as well as industrial rubber gloves during the show.
27 NOV 2014
Malaysian rubber product companies with MREPC at AAPEX 2014
RAC Working visit to the United States
MREPC and six rubber automotive parts companies participated in a working visit to Portland, Oregon and Greenville, South Carolina from 7 – 11 November 2014. The objectives of the visit were to explore opportunities for Malaysian companies to expand their markets in the United States and increase supply of Malaysian rubber automotive components to USA.
The delegates met with seven organizations, including Performance Warehouse, Northwest Automotive Trades Association, and BMW and visited five automotive retail outlets such as Baxter Auto Parts, Autozone, and NAPA during the visit.
27 NOV 2014
RAC Working visit to the United States
MREPC at the 27th Hospital Expo, Jakarta, Indonesia (15-18 October 2014)
MREPC participated at the 27th Hospital Expo Jakarta together with four Malaysian rubber medical device manufacturers, A1 Glove Sdn Bhd, Adventa Health Sdn Bhd, Kossan Latex Industries (M) Sdn Bhd and Titi Glove Sdn Bhd. The striking green and canary yellow MREPC Pavilion housing the Malaysian rubber product delegation turned out to be one of the most prominent spots at the event and attracted considerable attention during the 4 day trade show.
Hospital Expo Jakarta 2014 was held from 15-18 October 2014 at the Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, Indonesia. The 27th Hospital Expo was a combination of three major events involving 13th Indonesian Hospital Association (IHA) National Seminar, 8th Annual Seminar on Patient Safety and the 27th Indonesian International Hospital, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Clinical, Laboratory Equipment & Medicine Exhibition 2014. It attracted over 37,000 visitors and 475 exhibitors who displayed a wide range of the latest medical instruments and technologies.
10 NOV 2014
MREPC at the 27th Hospital Expo, Jakarta, Indonesia (15-18 October 2014)
INTRADE 2014 - Lifestyle & Fashion Attractions
MREPC was at INTRADE 2014 from 20 – 22 October 2014 to promote a variety of quality rubber home products. This year, INTRADE 2014, held at Menara MATRADE, Kuala Lumpur, attracted 413 exhibitors from 28 countries.
MREPC showcased a range of rubber products including household products, baby products, rubber medical devices, rubber gloves, rubber sporting goods and latex threads. MREPC also participated in the Incoming Buying Mission, a concurrent event organized by MATRADE, with the aim of establish linkages and exploring market opportunities with foreign buyers.
10 NOV 2014
INTRADE 2014 - Lifestyle & Fashion Attractions
South African Automotive Week, Johannesburg, South Africa (14 - 16 October 2014)
MREPC participated for the first time in the South African Automotive Week (SAAW) in Johannesburg, South Africa to promote Malaysian rubber automotive components in the region. SAAW was held at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand from 14 to 16 October 2014. The show attracted 7,000 visitors and featured nearly 350 exhibitors from 12 countries. A wide range of automotive parts, both OEM and aftermarket products, were promoted, as well as manufacturing tools, equipment and systems and related services.
During the exhibition, MREPC conducted a brief presentation entitled “Sourcing Rubber Automotive Components from Malaysia†to South African importers and distributors of rubber automotive components.
MREPC officers also took the opportunity to visit Partquip, an auto parts distributor and participate in a visit to the South Africa’s automotive park.
30 OCT 2014
South African Automotive Week, Johannesburg, South Africa (14 - 16 October 2014)
Specialized Mission to Turkey on Structural Rubber Bearings , 12 - 16 October 2014
MREPC organised a specialized mission to Turkey on Engineered Rubber Products from 12 - 16 October 2014. Two Malaysian engineered rubber products manufacturers, Doshin Rubber Product Sdn Bhd and Min Industries Sdn Bhd participated in the program.
The delegation was led by Dr Abdul Kadir Mohamed, MREPC’s Technical and Corporate Advisor. The mission program comprised a seminar, working visits and business matching meetings with Turkish companies involved in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
The seminar on “High Damping Rubber Bearings – Protecting Lives and Properties from Earthquakes†was held in the Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul on 14 October 2014. There were presentations by speakers from the Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre (TARRC), UK; Numeria Engineering s.r.l, Italy; Ulus Yapi Group, Turkey; and Doshin Rubber, Malaysia. Seminar participants comprised structural engineers, building planners, and developers working on buildings, bridges and infrastructure projects.
In conjunction with the seminar, 12 business matching meetings were held to introduce Turkish companies to Malaysian manufacturers of structural bearings and other engineered rubber products.
MREPC also organised working visits to Turkish companies involved in the design and construction of hospitals, bridges, power plants, residential and commercial buildings in Turkey. The Turkish companies showed interest to collaborate with Malaysian manufacturers to introduce and install high damping rubber bearings for their future projects in Turkey.
21 OCT 2014
Specialized Mission to Turkey on Structural Rubber Bearings , 12 - 16 October 2014
MREPC and Malaysian Rubber Auto Parts Manufacturers to be at AAPEX 2014
MREPC will participate in the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from 4 – 6 November 2014, together with eight Malaysian rubber auto parts manufacturers. The MREPC Pavilion at this premier automotive aftermarket show will have a wide range of quality rubber automotive parts on display and visitors will be able to meet reliable Malaysian suppliers.
Come and visit MREPC pavilion at booth # 41001 to explore business opportunities with reliable Malaysian manufacturers who offer a wide range of quality rubber automotive parts.
20 OCT 2014
MREPC and Malaysian Rubber Auto Parts Manufacturers to be at AAPEX 2014
MREPC at INTRADE 2014, 20 - 22 October 2014
MREPC will have a promotional booth at INTRADE 2014, the 8th edition of the largest Malaysian trade exhibition. International Trade Malaysia (INTRADE), to be held from 20 – 22 October 2014, is the annual international trade and export exhibition organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) to enhance networking, business matching, exchange of ideas and knowledge amongst the business communities from different countries, especially for companies seeking to venture into the global market. This year’s event will focus on the exciting lifestyle sector and will unfold a newly created segment called FACIT@INTRADE which is part of the inaugural Malaysia Fashion Week.
Visit the MREPC booth at Hall B, booth B165 & B166, at the Menara MATRADE, Kuala Lumpur to get to know more about a variety of quality rubber products, especially for the home.
13 OCT 2014
MREPC at INTRADE 2014, 20 - 22 October 2014
MREPC participates in the 11th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, China
MREPC participated at the 11th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), held from 16 – 19 September 2014 in Nanning, China, with the objective increasing awareness of Malaysia as a source of quality rubber products and promoting rubber products manufactured in Malaysia. Co-sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of China, its counterparts of the 10 ASEAN countries and the ASEAN Secretariat and organized by the People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, CAEXPO was a huge success, with over 4,600 exhibitors.
This edition of CAEXPO was spread over three venues across the city of Nanning. A total of five pavilions namely the Pavilion of Commodity Trade, Pavilion of Investment Cooperation, Pavilion of Advanced Technology, Pavilion of Trade in Services and Pavilion of Cities of Charm, housed all the exhibitors from across ASEAN and China.
Located in Hall 5, the hall designated for Malaysia, within the MATRADE pavilion, the MREPC stand drew positive responses from visitors. A wide range of rubber products were displayed at the MREPC booth including various types of gloves and other rubber medical devices. Rubber automotive parts were also displayed, along with latex threads and other rubber products.
30 SEP 2014
MREPC participates in the 11th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, China
MREPC to Participate in Hospital Expo Indonesia 2014
MREPC will participate at the upcoming 27th Hospital Expo Indonesia 2014, together with 4 Malaysian manufacturers of rubber medical devices. The event is scheduled to be held from 15 – 18 October 2014 at the Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, Indonesia. As 4th most populous country in the world, with relatively high economic growth in recent years, Indonesia is an important market for rubber medical devices.
Visit the MREPC Pavillion at Hall B, Booth 268, 269 and 270 to source for high quality rubber medical devices from Malaysia at Hospital Expo 2014!
30 SEP 2014
MREPC to Participate in Hospital Expo Indonesia 2014
MREPC at AUTOMECHANIKA FRANKFURT 2014
MREPC was at Automechanika Frankfurt in Germany with five Malaysian manufacturers of rubber automotive parts. This year, Automechanika Frankfurt, the largest automotive parts show in the world, held from 16 – 20 September 2014, attracted 4,600 exhibitors from more than 80 countries. The event showcased the latest products and solutions in automotive parts, systems, tuning, workshop equipment, bodywork & paintwork, car wash, IT & Management and the latest automobile services.
Good Rubber Works Industries Sdn Bhd, Cooltec Industries Sdn Bhd, HML Auto Industries Sdn Bhd, Fudex Rubber Products (M) Sdn Bhd and Schmaco Auto Parts Industries Sdn Bhd together with MREPC promoted a wide range of rubber automotive parts. The response from visitors to this year’s Automechanika Frankfurt was very encouraging. MREPC received more enquiries than at previous shows, while the participating manufacturers were also positive in their post show evaluations.
30 SEP 2014
MREPC at AUTOMECHANIKA FRANKFURT 2014
Seventh IRGCE a Resounding Success!
The 7th International Rubber Glove Conference & Exhibition (IRGCE), was held from 2 – 4 September 2014, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, with the theme “Beyond Just Infection Controlâ€. With over 800 participants at the Conference, this year’s IRGCE successfully showcased Malaysia’s rubber glove industry.
Organized by the Malaysia Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) and co-hosted by MREPC, the event was officiated by YAB Tan Sri Dato' Haji Muhyiddin Bin Hj Mohd Yassin, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia. Also present were Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) Minister, YB Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and representatives of the rubber glove industry from Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, China and India.
The 7th IRGCE highlighted developments in the rubber glove industry, including the latest in technology and innovation as well as regulations and standards, and addressed issues of concern to consumers and manufacturers of rubber gloves and other rubber medical devices. This year’s exhibition saw a 77% increase in the exhibition space with a total of 104 exhibitors comprising manufacturers, suppliers and service providers in the glove manufacturing industry. Exhibitors displayed a variety of gloves, medical devices, chemicals, machinery and equipment, raw materials, packaging materials as well as publications and services. Approximately 4000 visitors were received over the 2-day exhibition.
The MREPC booth at the Exhibition displayed a wide array of gloves, including examination, surgical, cleanroom, dental, industrial, household, chemotherapy, gynaecology, radiation and high-risk gloves. Medical devices such as condoms, catheters, dental dams and breathing bags were also on display. Business matching sessions between manufacturers and buyers were conducted at the MREPC booth.
17 SEP 2014
Seventh IRGCE a Resounding Success!
Seminar on Structural Bearings in Turkey
MREPC will hold a seminar with the theme “High Damping Rubber Bearings – Protecting Lives and Properties from Earthquakes†in Istanbul, Turkey, on 14 October 2014, at the Park Bosphorus Hotel. The event is supported by the Turkish Association for Seismic Isolation (TASI)
Speakers from the Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre (TARRC) from the UK, Numeria Engineering s.r.l from Italy, the Ulus Yapi Group from Turkey and Doshin, Malaysia, will make presentations on structural seismic bearings. The seminar will be relevant for engineers, building planners, and developers working on buildings, bridges and infrastructure projects. Participation in the seminar is free.
In addition, business matching session and working visits to Turkish construction companies will also be held to explore opportunities for Malaysian rubber product manufacturers.
11 SEP 2014
Seminar on Structural Bearings in Turkey
MREPC at South African Automotive Week, 14 - 16 October 2014
MREPC will participate in the South African Automotive Week (SAAW) which will be held from 14 to 16 October 2014, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Held every two years, SAAW is the only automotive trade show and conference in South Africa showcasing the automotive manufacturing industry that focuses on automotive components.
This is the first time MREPC is participating at a major automotive show on the African continent. MREPC will also make a presentation on the Malaysian rubber automotive parts industry. Visit the MREPC promotional stand at Booth #116 to find out more about quality Malaysian rubber automotive components and to establish contacts with Malaysian manufacturers of rubber automotive parts.
11 SEP 2014
MREPC at South African Automotive Week, 14 - 16 October 2014
MREPC Pavilion at Medicall India 2014 - Drawing the crowds
MREPC's first time participation at Medicall 2014, in Chennai, India, turned out to be quite a success. The MREPC Pavilion, located at an ideal spot near the entrance to the show, combined with an open, inviting and attractive design, drew crowds for the duration of the show, from 1 – 3 August 2014.
MREPC participated at this premier Indian B2B medical equipment show together with 4 rubber medical device manufacturers, A1 Glove Sdn Bhd, Hartalega Sdn Bhd, Titi Glove and Top Glove Sdn Bhd. Organized by Medexpert Business Consultants Pvt. Ltd., this 12th edition of Medicall, held at the Chennai Trade Center, attracted over 600 exhibitors from 18 countries and close to 10,500 trade visitors.
Visitors to the MREPC booth were given an overview of all the rubber medical devices supplied by Malaysia while participating manufacturers focused primarily on medical gloves in their discussions with visitors. The Malaysian manufacturers and MREPC staff participating at Medicall 2014 were able to gain valuable insights into the medical devices market, particularly for rubber gloves in the South India region.
28 AUG 2014
MREPC Pavilion at Medicall India 2014 - Drawing the crowds
MREPC at the World's Largest Auto Parts Show
MREPC will once again participate in Automechanika Frankfurt, the world's largest automotive component fair, from 16 to 20 September 2014. Five Malaysian manufacturers of quality rubber automotive parts will be at the MREPC Pavilion at this premier event for the auto parts industry. Visit the MREPC Pavilion at Hall 1.2, booth K16 to source for high quality, reliable rubber automotive components from Malaysia. See you there!!
25 AUG 2014
MREPC at the World's Largest Auto Parts Show
AIDS 2014 - Condommunicate with Malaysia
Some 12,000 participants and 1,000 media representatives from over 200 countries gathered in Melbourne, Australia, from 20 – 25 July 2014, for the International AIDS 2014 Conference with the theme Stepping up the Pace. MREPC participated at AIDS 2014 to promote Malaysia as the centre of innovation for condoms, while highlighting Malaysia as the world’s largest condom producer. The new tagline “Condommunicate with Malaysia - The World’s Largest Condom Maker†drew interest from the delegates to the conference and the MREPC booth was successful in attracting the attention of most conference participants.
The eye catching “house†concept showcased innovative Made-In-Malaysia condoms, with a wide-range of condoms of varying sizes, textures, surfaces, shapes, colours, flavours, fragrances and packaging. The bouquets of flowers made from condoms and an aquarium decorated with condoms were some of the favourites of visitors to MREPC’s booth.
12 AUG 2014
AIDS 2014 - Condommunicate with Malaysia
MREPC to participate in Medicall 2014, India
MREPC will participate in the upcoming Medicall 2014 Expo, a premier Indian B2B medical equipment show. Four Malaysian manufacturers of rubber medical devices are expected to be with MREPC at the event, scheduled to be held from 1 – 3 August 2014 at the Chennai Trade Centre. As India’s largest hospital needs and equipment exposition, Medicall is expecting over 600 exhibitors from 15 countries, who will bring the best and latest in healthcare products and medical equipment to the 3-day expo.
Visit the MREPC Pavilion at Hall 1, booth 1A6 & 1A7, at the Chennai Trade Centre to see the best in rubber medical devices from Malaysia at Medicall 2014!
21 JUL 2014
MREPC to participate in Medicall 2014, India
Condommunicate with Malaysia at AIDS 2014
MREPC will participate with a promotional booth at the 20th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2014) in Melbourne, Australia from 20-24 July 2014. The tagline for MREPC at this special event is “Condommunicate with Malaysia – The World’s Largest Condom Makerâ€.
The International AIDS Conference is the premier gathering for those working in the field of HIV and AIDS, as well as policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the pandemic. AIDS 2014 with over 5,000 sqm of exhibition space and more than 14,000 participating delegates, will offer unparalleled opportunities to organisations to showcase their products and services to the world’s leading HIV/AIDS professionals.
Visit the MREPC promotional booth at booth no. 318 at AIDS 2014 in Melbourne, and be fascinated by the specialities and varieties of Malaysian condoms.
16 JUL 2014
Condommunicate with Malaysia at AIDS 2014
MREPC booth draws visitors at Indobuildtech 2014 Expo
MREPC participated for the first time at Indobuildtech Expo, the biggest and most influential building materials exhibition in Indonesia. Entering its 12th year, the Expo was held from 11 – 15 June 2014 at the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Expo, organised by Debindo Multi Adhiswasti, highlighted recent developments in the construction and infrastructure industry in Indonesia and South East Asia.
Visitors to the MREPC booth were drawn to the wide range of rubber engineered products on display, including seismic rubber bearings (in miniature), dock fenders, expansion joints, compression seals, rubber speed bumps, carpet underlay and rubber tiles as well as industrial and insulation rubber gloves. Most of the visitors to the MREPC booth were from Indonesia with about 10% from Singapore. Rubber tiles received the most interest from visitors to the MREPC booth, followed by carpet underlays and marine dock fenders.
In participating at Indobuildtech Expo, MREPC was able to gain some insights into the Indonesian building materials industry and promote Malaysia as a source for quality rubber products for the infrastructure and construction industry.
08 JUL 2014
MREPC booth draws visitors at Indobuildtech 2014 Expo
PLMA World of Private Labels 2014, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
MREPC and four Malaysian manufacturers of rubber products participated in the World of Private Labels Exhibition from 20 – 21 May 2014 at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This is an annual exhibition organized by the Private Label Manufacturers Association International Council, bringing together large retailers with their own brands and manufacturers of a wide range of products, including food, beverages, health and beauty, household, kitchen and leisure items.
The four Malaysian rubber product manufacturers, Koon Seng Sdn Bhd, Masif Latex Products Sdn Bhd, Shieldtex Sdn Bhd and Young Man Development Sdn Bhd, exhibited rubber gloves, rubber balls, swimming caps, nose clips and balloons. Visitors to MREPC booth were largely from Europe, including the Netherlands, Italy and Greece. The Malaysian Ambassador to The Netherlands, H.E. Dato’ Dr Fauziah Mohd Taib visited the MREPC Pavilion during the show.
03 JUN 2014
PLMA World of Private Labels 2014, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
MREPC Chairman YB Hj Ahmad Lai Bujang Launches
The MREPC Rubber Products Photography Exhibition, featuring the winning entries from the “Snap & Win†Photography Competition, was held from 15th to 17th May 2014 in Publika Shopping Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. YB Haji Ahmad Lai Bin Bujang, Chairman of MREPC, opened the Exhibition and gave away the prizes to the winners of the competition on behalf of the Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities.
The MREPC Photography Exhibition presented a wide array of Made-in-Malaysia rubber products as seen through the eyes of talented Malaysian photographers. The winners, selected from a total of 358 entries, included abstract, candid and studio photographs and reflected a high degree of professionalism in technical execution, creativity and authenticity of ideas presented. Among the rubber products featured in the photographs were swimming caps, balloons, condoms, gloves, basketballs, exercise balls, rubber toys, erasers, rubber bands and rubber teats.
20 MAY 2014
MREPC Chairman YB Hj Ahmad Lai Bujang Launches
MREPC's Central & Southern Region Seminar & Handholding Programme, 8 May 2014
The Central & Southern Region Seminar & Handholding Programme was held on 8 May 2014 at MREPC Multipurpose Hall. The event, for rubber product manufacturers from Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca and Johor, was aimed at creating greater awareness of the services and assistance offered by MREPC and other government agencies. Dato’ Teo Suat Cheng, the Chief Executive Officer of MREPC, in her opening remarks urged participants to take advantage of the various service and assistance programmes offered by government agencies to expand their businesses.
The event was supported by the Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF), Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) and Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers Association (MRPMA). In addition to presentations from these agencies, participating rubber product manufacturers were able to consult and connect with the relevant agencies individually to gather information on the services and assistance offered and to raise specific issues.
15 MAY 2014
MREPC's Central & Southern Region Seminar & Handholding Programme, 8 May 2014
Vibrant MREPC Pavilion at CMEF Spring 2014
The MREPC Pavilion at the China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) Spring, 2014 bustled with activity for the duration of the Fair.
MREPC, together with 10 Malaysian manufacturers of rubber medical devices, participated at the 71st edition of CMEF which was held in Shenzhen, China from 17th – 20th April 2014. Organised by Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions, CMEF Spring this year drew over 2,600 exhibitors from 23 countries and nearly 60,000 visitors to the show. It provided a great platform for information exchange and trade contacts between medical solution providers and decision makers.
MREPC presented a paper entitled “Know Your Medical Gloves for Better Protection and Patient Care†at CMEF 2014 to share information about the latest developments in medical gloves for infection control and the importance of selecting the right gloves for different medical procedures. Business-matching sessions were also coordinated between interested foreign buyers and Malaysian companies.
This will be the last time this event will be held in Shenzhen as all future CMEF Spring shows will be held in a newly built exhibition hall in Shanghai, China.
28 APR 2014
Vibrant MREPC Pavilion at CMEF Spring 2014
CONSTRUCT EXPO 2014, Bucharest, Romania (10-13 April 2014)
MREPC participated for the first time in Construct Expo 2014 in Bucharest, Romania from 10 – 13 April 2014. Construct Expo, a trade fair for the construction and building industry, attracted over 400 exhibitors and more than 17,000 visitors this year. Two Malaysian manufacturers of engineered rubber products, Doshin Rubber Products Sdn Bhd and Kinta Rubber Works Sdn Bhd participated together with MREPC at this exhibition.
At the Expo, Doshin Rubber Product Sdn Bhd promoted seismic rubber bearings, bridge bearings, and marine fenders while Kinta Rubber Works Sdn Bhd promoted civil engineering products such as bumpers, angle guards, road humps, rubber kerbs, seals and waterstops.
Before the Exhibition, both manufacturers participated in working visits to various Romanian firms involved in the construction industry as well as industry associations and other relevant institutions. These meetings arranged by MREPC, which took place from 7 – 8 April 2014, provided an insight into the market for rubber engineered products in Romania.
24 APR 2014
CONSTRUCT EXPO 2014, Bucharest, Romania (10-13 April 2014)
MREPC and Malaysian Manufacturers to Participate in World of Private Labels Exhibition in Amsterdam, 20 - 21 May 2014
MREPC, together with four Malaysian rubber product manufacturers, will participate in PLMA, World of Private Labels Exhibition from 20 - 21 May 2014 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. PLMA is an annual event focusing on private labels in the retail industries, ranging from food, beverages, health and beauty, household, kitchen and leisure products. Almost 4,000 exhibitors are expected to participate in PLMA year.
Malaysian manufacturers participating in this year’s exhibition include Shieldtex, Masif Latex, Young Man, and Koon Seng. These manufacturers are suppliers of a wide range of quality rubber products, including household gloves, industrial gloves, examination gloves and rubber sporting goods. Meet MREPC and world class suppliers from Malaysia at Parkhall, Booth 3121 to source quality rubber products from Malaysia for your own label. See you there!
24 APR 2014
MREPC and Malaysian Manufacturers to Participate in World of Private Labels Exhibition in Amsterdam, 20 - 21 May 2014
MREPC at CMEF Spring 2014
MREPC, together with 10 Malaysian manufacturers of rubber medical devices, will be participating at the China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) Spring, 2014, held in Shenzhen, China from 17th – 20th April 2014. CMEF, held twice a year – spring and autumn, is the largest exhibition of medical equipment and related products and services in the Asia-Pacific region.
China’s health-care sector continues to develop at an astonishing rate: spending is projected to grow from US$357 billion in 2011 to US$1 trillion in 2020. From pharmaceuticals to medical products to consumer health, China remains among the world’s most attractive markets, and by far the fastest-growing of all the large emerging ones.
Visit the MREPC Pavilion at Hall 2-L46, to meet the MREPC representatives and Malaysian rubber medical devices manufacturers at CMEF Spring 2014.
07 APR 2014
MREPC at CMEF Spring 2014
MREPC Pavilion a Hit at Medical Fair India 2014
With its striking green and canary yellow colours and the wide range of medical devices displayed, MREPC’s Pavilion was a hit at the Medical Fair India 2014!
MREPC's participation at Medical Fair India, the most important healthcare event in India, together with 7 Malaysian rubber medical device manufacturers, drew considerable attention from visitors as well as the media. The 20th edition of the event, held in Mumbai from 14 – 16 March 2014, attracted over 410 exhibitors from 17 countries, and an estimated 8,000 visitors. Responses from visitors to the MREPC Pavilion were encouraging and CareWorld TV from India interviewed MREPC’s Director of Marketing and Development II at the Paviliion.
A 3-day conference with the theme “Healthcare Profitability through Quality, Finance & Marketing†was held in conjunction with the exhibition. Mr. Jimmy Lim Chong Lip, MREPC’s Director of Marketing and Development II, presented a paper on “Know Your Medical Gloves for Better Protection and Patient Care†at the conference. MREPC also coordinated fourteen business matching sessions between interested foreign buyers and Malaysian manufacturers.
Overall, participation by Malaysian manufacturers and MREPC at Medical Fair India 2014 was a success and another step forward for the Malaysian rubber product manufacturers who see the potential in the Indian market.
25 MAR 2014
MREPC Pavilion a Hit at Medical Fair India 2014
MREPC to participate for the first time in Construct Expo 2014, in Bucharest, Romania
MREPC will participate in Construct Expo 2014, an international exhibition for the construction and building industry held in Bucharest, Romania, from 10 to 13 April 2014. Two Malaysian manufacturers of engineered rubber products will participate at the 21st edition of this trade exhibition together with MREPC.
Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to meet Malaysian manufacturers of engineered rubber products for the construction and building industry such as high damping rubber bearings (seismic rubber bearings), bridge bearings, bearings pads, and expansion joints. Visit the MREPC stand at Construct Expo 2014, Pavilion A, Booth No: D19 at the Romexpo Exhibition Centre, to know more about engineered rubber products from Malaysia and to source for quality rubber products.
20 MAR 2014
MREPC to participate for the first time in Construct Expo 2014, in Bucharest, Romania
Intellectual Property Rights in the Rubber Industry
MREPC will be having a full day seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights in the Rubber Industry†to provide comprehensive and user-friendly information on the importance of Intellectual Property (IP). This seminar, to guide and assist Malaysian rubber product manufacturers to efficiently manage IP assets, will be held on 8 April 2014. For an informative session with IP expert Mr. P. Kandiah, who will cover the impact of IP in the growth of the rubber industry, upstream as well as downstream, please register here.
Intellectual Property (IP) refers to invention, literacy and artistic work, images, symbols and names used in commerce and are legally protected with patents, trademark and copyrights. IP rights can be used to prevent others from copying and thereby taking advantage of your ideas or goodwill developed for your products and services. Safeguarding this possession is vital and can offer SMEs a means of providing an exclusive set of rights over their products and services in the market so as to obtain optimum returns on investment. Register early to be sure of a place in this important seminar.
20 MAR 2014
Intellectual Property Rights in the Rubber Industry
MREPC's Regional Seminar in Northern Region, 25 February 2014
A one day regional seminar to update Malaysian rubber product companies located in the northern states of Malaysia on the services and programmes offered by MREPC and other agencies was organized on 25 February 2014 at the Sunway Hotel, Seberang Jaya, Penang.
The Deputy CEO of MREPC, Ms Low Yoke Kiew, welcomed participants to the seminar and hoped that more rubber product companies in the Northern Region would benefit from activities organized by MREPC. This was followed by a paper on “Market Outlook for Malaysian Rubber Products in 2014†by Mr. Foo Tew Nam, Director of Corporate Planning and Research.
The President of the Malaysian Rubber Product Manufacturers Association (MRPMA), Dato’ Dr. Ong Eng Leong, made a presentation on Trade in Rubber Products as well the objectives and functions of MRPMA. This was followed by presentations by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
Representatives from the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB), the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and SME Corporation Malaysia were also on hand to attend to queries from the rubber product manufacturers.
13 MAR 2014
MREPC's Regional Seminar in Northern Region, 25 February 2014
MREPC at Medical Fair India 2014
MREPC will participate at Medical Fair India 2014 together with 10 Malaysian manufacturers of rubber medical devices, from 14th – 16th March 2014. Medical Fair India, India's premier trade fair for hospitals, health centres and clinics, will take place at the Bombay Conventional & Exhibition Centre Goregaon (East) in Mumbai.
The Indian healthcare sector has emerged as one of the largest service sectors in India. Healthcare spending in India is expected to rise by 12% per annum. An estimate suggests that in 2012 healthcare spending contributed to 8% of GDP and employed around 9 million people. Rising incomes and growing literacy are likely to drive higher per capita expenditure on healthcare. The trend is shifting from infectious diseases to lifestyle diseases.
Visit the MREPC Pavilion at H 41, to see the best in rubber medical devices from Malaysia at Medical Fair India 2014.
11 MAR 2014
MREPC at Medical Fair India 2014
MREPC Pavilion draws the crowd at Arab Health 2014
MREPC, participating at Arab Health 2014 together with 10 Malaysian rubber medical device manufactures, drew attention with its contemporary and innovative booth design and the quality of rubber medical device products on display.
The 39th edition of Arab Health, the premier healthcare show in the Middle East and the second largest medical products and services exhibition in the world was held in Dubai, UAE, from 27 – 30 January 2014. This year, Arab Health saw participation by 3900 exhibitors from 63 countries. With a large array of events held in conjunction with the exhibition and medical congress, the number and range of visitors is expected to exceed previous years.
MREPC and the participating manufacturers reported encouraging responses from visitors to the MREPC Pavilion, with good visitor turnout, both in terms of number and quality. MREPC also coordinated business matching sessions between interested foreign buyers and manufacturers. Overall, Arab Health 2014 was a successful show and the MREPC presence there was indubitably impactful.
24 FEB 2014
MREPC Pavilion draws the crowd at Arab Health 2014
MREPC Participation at Auto Expo India 2014
MREPC set up its promotional booth at the 12th Auto Expo India 2014 in New Delhi from 6th to 9th February 2014. Held biennially, the trade shows was jointly organized by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Auto Expo India is dubbed the largest trade exhibition on automotive components in India and this year, the event saw participation from 1,100 exhibitors.
The MREPC booth displayed a variety of rubber automotive products including engine mountings, bushings, hoses, seals and weather-strips. Trade enquiries were received from companies requiring products for both the OEM and aftermarket sectors. Large OEMs with facilities in India such as Honda Cars, Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar and TVS Motor expressed interest to source rubber automotive parts from Malaysia.
24 FEB 2014
MREPC Participation at Auto Expo India 2014
MREPC to participate in Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) 2014
MREPC is scheduled to participate at the Pakistan Auto Parts Show (PAPS) to be held in Lahore, Pakistan from 6 – 8 March 2014. This event, organized by the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) every two years, is the premier show for the automotive industry in Pakistan.
MREPC representatives are looking forward to meeting potential buyers of rubber automotive products and building relationships with industry partners. A wide range of quality rubber automotive parts manufactured in Malaysia will be displayed at the MREPC stand at the Pakistan Auto Show.
Members of the automotive industry who are looking for high quality, affordable rubber automotive parts are cordially invited to visit the MREPC stand at Hall 1, booth K12 & K13, at PAPS 2014, at the Lahore International Expo Centre. MREPC will have a wide range of products on display and will be able to provide contacts to reliable Malaysian manufacturers and exporters of rubber parts.
13 FEB 2014
MREPC to participate in Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) 2014
MREPC at ISPO MUNICH 2014, 26-29 January 2014
MREPC participated at ISPO 2014 in Munich, Germany, together with two Malaysian rubber sporting goods manufacturers. ISPO, the world’s largest sporting goods show, is organised by Messe München International, Germany. The exhibition provides a platform for manufacturers, distributors and buyers from the sporting goods industry to meet and discuss business opportunities. This year’s event, with more than 2,500 exhibitors, drew over 80,000 visitors from 110 countries.
The two Malaysian manufacturers who participated with MREPC were Rubber Leisure Products Sdn Bhd and Youngman Development Sdn Bhd. Rubber Leisure manufactures rubber swim products and accessories while Youngman Development manufactures a wide range of rubber balls including American footballs, soccer balls, basketballs and volleyballs. Both manufacturers also participated in some business matching meetings which were arranged for them.
12 FEB 2014
MREPC at ISPO MUNICH 2014, 26-29 January 2014
12th India Auto Expo, New Delhi
MREPC will participate at the 12th India Auto Expo 2014 in New Delhi to showcase rubber automotive parts from Malaysia. This biennial show has grown to become the premier automotive and component show on the Indian sub-continent. This year, the India Auto Expo will be held at two venues, with the Auto Expo – Components Show held at Pragati Maidan, from 6th to 9th February 2014, while the Motor Show will be held at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, New Delhi, from 7th to 11th February
MREPC will display rubber automotive components (RAC) manufactured by Malaysian rubber product companies and identify export sales opportunities and partnership leads in this dynamic and fast growing market. MREPC officers attending the Auto Expo show will also assess emerging automotive trends, technologies and competitors to provide feedback to Malaysian rubber product manufacturers.
Visit the MREPC booth at Hangar 7, Stand No. 03, to see the best in RAC from Malaysia at the 12th India Auto Expo.
20 JAN 2014
12th India Auto Expo, New Delhi
MREPC to participate at ISPO Munich 2014
MREPC will participate at ISPO 2014 from 26 to 29 January 2014 in Munich, Germany. ISPO is the leading international sporting goods trade exhibition, featuring sporting goods, athletic footwear and sports fashions.
Two Malaysian rubber sporting goods manufacturers, YoungMan Development Sdn Bhd and Rubber Leisure Products Sdn Bhd will be with MREPC at the Messe München exhibition grounds to participate in ISPO 2014. Young Man Development will display and promote a variety of rubber balls, including American footballs, rubber basketballs, soccer balls, play ground balls, and volley balls, while Rubber Leisure Products will showcase a wide range of rubber swimming products such as swimming caps, nose clips and ear plugs.
Meet MREPC representatives and Malaysian rubber sporting goods manufacturers at Hall C4, Booth 610. See you there!
13 JAN 2014
MREPC to participate at ISPO Munich 2014
Arab Health Exhibition and Congress 2014, Dubai, UAE
MREPC will be leading 10 Malaysian manufacturers of rubber medical devices to the Arab Health Exhibition & Congress 2014, which will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, U.A.E. from 27th – 30th January 2014.
Arab Health Exhibition & Congress is one the largest trade shows for medical and health related products and services, drawing exhibitors from around the world and trade visitors from the MENA region and many other countries as well. Arab Health 2013 attracted over 3,400 exhibitors and drew 81,500 visitors to the show. Arab Health 2014 is expected to surpass last year’s visitor numbers. The show offers excellent opportunities for networking within the healthcare industry and showcases the latest developments in medical technology and healthcare related products and services.
Visit the MREPC Pavilion at Hall 6B, Booth 10, to see the best in rubber medical devices from Malaysia at Arab Health 2014.
13 JAN 2014
Arab Health Exhibition and Congress 2014, Dubai, UAE
Briefing for MREPC's New Chairman
YB Haji Ahmad Lai bin Bujang, who has been appointed as MREPC Chairman effective from 1st January 2014, was briefed on the rubber product industry and MREPC’s programs and activities on 8th January 2014.
YB Haji Ahmad Lai was briefed by Ms Low Yoke Kiew, the DCEO of MREPC on 8th January 2014. He was accompanied by community leaders from his parliamentary constituency, Sibuti, Sarawak. The delegation met with senior officers of MREPC and toured the office.
09 JAN 2014
Briefing for MREPC's New Chairman
Senior staff changes at MREPC
Ms Low Yoke Kiew is the new Deputy CEO of MREPC, taking over from Dr. Abdul Kadir Mohamed, with effect from 1st January 2014. Ms Low Yoke Kiew was previously a Head of Division at MREPC. Ms Low joined MREPC in 2005 and prior to that, she has served in the government for over 20 years
Dr Abdul Kadir will continue to serve the rubber product industry as an Advisor to MREPC.
Mr. Brandon Chan Siew Hon moves from the Marketing & Development Division (Americas/Europe/Africa/CIS) to the Industry Relations & Public Affairs Division as Director.
En. Muhammad Fazli bin Abdul Jalil has been promoted as Director, Marketing & Development Division (Americas/Europe/Africa/CIS). He was previously Deputy Director in the same Division.
02 JAN 2014
Senior staff changes at MREPC
MREPC has a new Chairman
YB Haji Ahmad Lai bin Bujang has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of MREPC effective 1st January 2014. He takes over from Datuk Billy Abit Joo who served as Chairman of MREPC from 2010.
YB Haji Ahmad Lai is the Member of Parliament for Sibuti, Sarawak.