Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers' Association

What Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers' Association does

Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers' Association (MRPMA) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1952 (originally as the Rubber Goods Manufacturers Association, renamed in 1977) that represents Malaysia's rubber product manufacturers. Headquartered at the EMHUB industrial complex in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MRPMA serves a membership of approximately 134 companies organized into Ordinary Members (85 rubber product manufacturers), Associate Members (49 related companies such as chemical and equipment suppliers), one Affiliate Member (the Tyre Retreading Manufacturers' Association of Malaysia, or TRMAM), and International Members. Marquee members include Top Glove, Kossan Rubber, Karex Industries, Ansell, and Continental Tyre, spanning glove manufacturing, tyres, industrial rubber components, and OEM products.

MRPMA delivers value through three principal revenue streams: recurring annual membership fees, transaction-based event participation fees, and exhibition booth rentals. Its core offerings are flagship events - the biennial International Rubber Industry Convention and Expo (IRICE), the annual MRPMA Rubber Industry Conference (MRIC), the 74th Annual Dinner, Coffee Talk knowledge-sharing sessions, and the joint Malaysian Rubber Industry Golf Day with MARGMA - alongside a Business Directory and quarterly Newsletter. The association positions itself as the unified industry voice for policy advocacy with the Malaysian Rubber Board (LGM) and government, and as a knowledge broker on Industry 4.0 (IR4.0), Smart Factory implementation, sustainability, and regulatory updates.

The organization is governed by a member-elected committee (2026-2029 term under President Yeaw Kok Kwey of Associated First Rubber), with co-opted members from LGM embedded in its structure. Operationally, MRPMA runs with a lean secretariat of four staff (Secretariat Manager, Marketing Manager, Account Executive, Administrative Executive) and relies on partnerships with LGM, MARGMA, TRMAM, Messe Frankfurt, HKTDC, MIDF, Smart4wrd, and the Malaysia Productivity Corporation to extend its programming reach beyond its own resources. Distribution is primarily domestic Malaysian, with international reach delivered through the IRICE platform and an International Membership program.

Name

Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers' Association

Legal name

Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers' Association

Website

https://mrpma.com.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers' Association (MRPMA) is a 1952-founded non-profit trade association representing Malaysia's rubber product manufacturers, serving 85 Ordinary and 49 Associate Members through advocacy, flagship events (IRICE, MRIC), and policy engagement with the Malaysian Rubber Board.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Petaling Jaya

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from Ordinary Members (rubber product manufacturers), Associate Members (related companies), and International Members. Membership categories include 85 Ordinary Members and 49 Associate Members as of 2025.
2. Event Participation Fees: Revenue from conference registrations, annual dinner reservations, booth rentals at exhibitions, and sponsorship packages for industry events.
3. Trade Exhibition and Booth Fees: Fees from booth bookings at trade exhibitions including MTE Kuala Lumpur and Technobiz Asia events. Special member rates offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MRPMA is a private, membership-based trade association that represents Malaysia's rubber product manufacturers. It delivers value through a tiered membership program (Ordinary, Associate, Affiliate, and International members), flagship industry events (IRICE biennial expo, MRIC annual conference, Coffee Talk sessions, Annual Dinner, Golf Day), an online Business Directory, a quarterly Newsletter, and policy advocacy with government and industry stakeholders.

Product overview

MRPMA is an industry association, not a product company. Its offerings consist of industry events and member services rather than a unified product platform. The core offerings are: IRICE (biennial convention covering the full rubber industry ecosystem), MRIC (annual industry conference), Coffee Break Sessions (knowledge-sharing networking format), Annual Dinner, Malaysian Rubber Industry Golf Day, Business Directory (member listings), Quarterly Newsletter, and Membership Programs. These services collectively serve to promote knowledge sharing, industry engagement, networking, and collaboration for Malaysia's rubber products manufacturing industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MRIC: MRPMA Rubber Industry Conference - the premier annual gathering for the rubber and rubber products industry in Malaysia.
• IRICE

Products and services

• International Rubber Industry Convention and Expo (IRICE) Premier biennial ASEAN industry event for rubber product manufacturers, suppliers, innovators, buyers, and investors. Showcases cutting-edge technology, world-class manufacturing capabilities, and technical advancements in the dry rubber sector, covering upstream, midstream, and downstream value chain.
• MRPMA Rubber Industry Conference (MRIC) Malaysia's leading annual conference for the rubber and rubber products industry. Brings together industry leaders, technical experts, policymakers, and professionals from across the rubber value chain to address market developments, sustainability, technological innovation, regulatory updates, and global trade trends.
• MRPMA Coffee Break Session (Coffee Talk) Recurring knowledge-sharing and networking session for members, featuring expert talks on topics such as government financial assistance, IR4.0 transformation, and industry best practices.
• MRPMA Annual Dinner Annual dinner event for members and industry stakeholders to celebrate association milestones, recognize achievements, and strengthen industry relationships.
• Malaysian Rubber Industry Golf Day Annual charity golf tournament bringing together authorities, industry leaders, corporate representatives, and the business community for networking and fundraising.
• Online Business Directory Web-based directory listing MRPMA's Ordinary Members (rubber product manufacturers) and Associate Members (related companies), providing company details and websites for industry networking and business matching.
• MRPMA Newsletter Quarterly newsletter publication keeping members and industry stakeholders informed on the latest developments, events, and initiatives within the rubber products sector.
• MRPMA Membership Program Tiered membership program for rubber product manufacturers (Ordinary Members), related companies (Associate Members), partner associations such as TRMAM (Affiliate Members), and international industry stakeholders (International Members).

Quantifiable outcome

• 74th Annual Dinner in 2026 celebrating association milestone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 August 2026HKTDC hosts 'Think Business, Think Hong Kong' flagship event on 11 August 2026 at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur. MRPMA serves as a source of invitation for Malaysian businesses to attend, connecting them with Hong Kong service providers for potential partnerships in finance, technology, and professional services.
• Smart4wrd x Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Smart4wrd and MPC co-host NIMP 2030 Productivity Transformation Programme sessions for manufacturers, prioritizing C-Level and senior decision-makers. MRPMA facilitates member participation in these sessions covering productivity gaps, available grants and incentives, and MPC's Productivity Transformation Programme (PTP).
• Malaysian Rubber Board (LGM) - Smart Factory SessionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026LGM organizes and invites MRPMA members to knowledge-sharing sessions on Smart Factory Implementation: Case Studies in the Rubber Industry. Event held at Bangunan Getah Asli, Kuala Lumpur on 13 May 2026, focusing on IR4.0 technologies in rubber manufacturing.
• Messe Frankfurt (HK) LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2026Messe Frankfurt invites MRPMA members to participate in Intelligent Manufacturing Kuala Lumpur (IMKL) 2026 at KLCC from 13-15 May 2026, co-located with SPS Stage Kuala Lumpur and Automechanika Kuala Lumpur. MRPMA members receive 20% discount on conference tickets.
• MIDF (Malaysian Industrial Development Finance)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026MIDF partners with MRPMA for Coffee Talk sessions on Government Financial Assistance available to Malaysian businesses, particularly SMEs. Speaker Mr. Phillip Chan provides overview of MIDF government financial schemes, eligibility criteria, and application processes. MIDF and MBSB Bank are part of the MBSB Group.
• Tyre Retreading Manufacturers' Association of Malaysia (TRMAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRMAM is recognized as MRPMA's Affiliate Member, reflecting strong partnership and collaboration between the two associations in advancing Malaysia's rubber and tyre retreading industries. Together they promote exchange of knowledge, industry best practices, technical expertise, and business opportunities while fostering greater cooperation among members.
• Malaysian Rubber Board (LGM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGM collaborates with MRPMA on events and industry initiatives. The Malaysian Rubber Board co-hosts knowledge-sharing sessions such as Smart Factory Implementation workshops and provides co-opted committee members (ChM Dr Fauzi Mohd Som and Dr Siti Salina Sarkawi) to MRPMA's committee.
• MARGMA (Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers' Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRPMA and MARGMA jointly organize the Malaysian Rubber Industry Golf Day, combining industry networking with charity fundraising.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM): National umbrella body for Malaysian manufacturers across all industries. Comparable as a Malaysian industry association with advocacy, events, and member services; broader scope (all manufacturing, not just rubber) makes it a broad incumbent rather than a direct peer.
• International Rubber Study Group (IRSG): Intergovernmental body providing data, analysis, and forums for the global rubber industry. Comparable as a rubber industry convener and knowledge platform; broader global scope and intergovernmental status differentiate it from MRPMA's national trade association role.
• Malaysian Rubber Board (LGM): Government regulator and industry developer for Malaysia's rubber sector, including product manufacturers. Comparable to MRPMA in shared industry focus and member-facing programs; differs in being a statutory body that co-hosts Smart Factory workshops with MRPMA and provides co-opted committee members.

Others

• Tyre Retreading Manufacturers' Association of Malaysia (TRMAM): Malaysian trade association for the tyre retreading sub-sector. Already a recognized Affiliate Member of MRPMA, the two organizations collaborate on knowledge exchange and advocacy — adjacent rather than directly competing, given the narrower sub-sector focus.

Direct peers

• MARGMA (Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers' Association): Direct peer trade association serving Malaysian rubber glove manufacturers. Highly comparable to MRPMA as a sector-specific Malaysian industry association; both jointly organize the Malaysian Rubber Industry Golf Day and overlap heavily in glove-manufacturer members.

Regional players

• GAPKINDO (Indonesian Rubber Association): Indonesian rubber industry association covering producers and downstream manufacturers. Operates with similar mandate in a competing ASEAN rubber economy; functions as a regional peer rather than a direct competitor given the country-level distinction.
• Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association (IRMRA): India-based rubber industry research and industry body serving manufacturers and product companies. Comparable function as a sector association serving rubber product manufacturers; geographically distinct (India vs Malaysia) so a regional peer.
• Thai Rubber Association: National trade association representing Thailand's rubber industry (a competing ASEAN rubber hub). Closely comparable in function — industry representation, events, and member services — but operates in Thailand rather than Malaysia, making it a regional rather than direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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