The Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre (TARRC), founded in 1938, is the UK-based research and promotion centre of the Malaysian Rubber Board, whose mission is to enhance the competitiveness and viability of the Malaysian rubber industries in the global environment through focused R&D, effective transfer of technology and quality support services. TARRC’s scientific and engineering excellence is focussed towards the advancement of the Malaysian rubber industry through compounding and processing, materials and product development, engineering design, evaluation and testing and production technology. TARRC’s participation in international exhibitions, seminars and conferences promotes Malaysian manufacturers as leading worldwide suppliers of rubber products and materials. About TARRC Current News at TARRC TARRC exhibited at Alihankinta 2015, Tampere, Finland TARRC exhibited for the fifth time at Finland's No. 1 subcontracting trade fair, Alihankinta 2015 in Tampere, Finland from 15th-17th Sept 2015. .... More >> Dr Mohd Akbar Md Said becomes TARRC's new Chairman Dr Mohd Akbar bin Md Said, has been appointed the Director General of the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) and Chairman of the TARRC Board, effective from 24th July 2015. .... More >> TARRC showcases award winning Latex-T test kit at IRC'15 TARRC was pleased to showcase the award winning Latex-T test kit on the Wurfbain stand at the DKT 2015/ IRC 2015 from 29th June - 2nd July in Nuremberg, Germany. .... More >> TARRC exhibits for first time at Automechanika Dubai 2015 TARRC was pleased to exhibit for the first time at Automechanika Dubai 2015, the Middle East's leading international automotive trade fair from 2nd - 4th June 2015. Exhibiting as 'TARRC Rubber Products' in the UK Pavilion in Hall 6, Stand 728. .... More >> Datuk Dr Salmiah Ahmad Retires TARRC said thank you and goodbye to its Chairman, Datuk Dr Salmiah Ahmad during her visit to Brickendonbury on May 22nd 2015, officially retiring on 23rd July 2015. .... More >> Latex-T wins gold medal in ITEX'15 TARRC’s biotechnology team along with their research partners at the Malaysian Rubber Board have won a Gold Medal at the 26th International Invention and Industry Design and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2015), held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 21st to 23rd May 2015. .... More >> TARRC @ Autopromotec 2015, Bologna, Italy TARRC exhibited for the second time at Autopromotec 2015 in Bologna from 20th - 24th May in Hall 18 Stand B22. The 26th International Biennial Exhibition of Automotive Equipment and Aftermarket Products in Italy. .... More >> TARRC's Dr Alan Muhr wins Melvin Mooney Distinguished Technology Award TARRC’s Head of Engineering Design has won one of the ACS Rubber Division’s Science & Technology Awards – the most prestigious awards available to rubber professionals. .... More >> TARRC install new TESCAN Vega3 XMU scanning electron microscope TARRC now has a new scanning electron microscope – the TESCAN Vega3 XMU. The new SEM has also been fitted with a new Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometer (EDX). .... More >> TARRC Commercialises Natural-FR TARRC is pleased to announce that its zero halogen, low smoke, low toxic rubber compound Natural-FR has been approved for use in entrance matting after a successful trial at a London Underground station. .... More >> TARRC to extend its tyre testing facilities with new 2-station passenger rig TARRC is adding to its comprehensive tyre testing facilities with the purchase of a new 2-station passenger test rig as part of its significant investment programme ..... More >> TARRC CEO becomes Dato' Dr Kamarudin Ab-Malek Dr Kamarudin Ab-Malek, TARRC CEO, attended an investiture ceremony on Friday 6th February, at which the award of Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP) was conferred .... More >> TARRC showcased EKOPRENA @ Tire Technology Expo 2015 TARRC showcased EKOPRENATM at Tire Technology Expo 2015, in Cologne, Germany from 10th-12th February 2015. .... More >> TARRC's consultancy, Rubber Consultants, becomes Corporate Members of the Rubber Division, ACS TARRC and RC have a close, long standing relationship with the Rubber Division in the US and RC has now furthered that affiliation by becoming a corporate member. .... More >> TARRC's CEO wins the BC Sekhar Award Dr Kamarudin Ab-Malek, CEO of TARRC, was awarded the BC Sekhar Award for his work on rubber in engineering and the promotion of seismic rubber bearing technology .... More >> TARRC's Consultancy exhibits at Extractables & Leachables Conference 2014, Barcelona Rubber Consultants exhibited as RCPharma at the Extractables and Leachables Conference 2014 in Barcelona, Spain from 10th-12th November .... More >> TARRC exhibit at AAPEX 2014, Las Vegas, NV TARRC exhibited as Malaysian Rubber Automotive Products, Booth 9504 at AAPEX 2014, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo, at the Sands Expo Center (Venetian Hotel), Las Vegas, from 4th - 6th Nov 2014. .... More >> TARRC Annual Report for 2013 now available! TARRC is pleased to announce the release of our Annual Report for 2013 covering our 75th anniversary and much more! Please feel free to take a look. .... More >> Rubber Consultants at RubberIEC and Rubber Expo 2014, Nashville, TN. 14th-16th October Rubber Consultants exhibited at the ACS Rubber Division International Elastomer Conference and Rubber Expo 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee from 14th-16th October .... More >> TARRC Launches 'Natural-FR' The zero halogen, low smoke, low toxic modified NR compound developed at TARRC, Natural-FR, is currently undergoing commercial trials. If you need a NR compound to protect your components from fire .... More >> Malaysia Night 2014, Trafalgar Square, London Trafalgar Square in London hosted Malaysia Night 2014 for the fifth time on Friday 26th September 2014 and TARRC was there to experience it. .... More >> Speciation & Adulteration Testing now offered by RC TARRC's Rubber Consultants now offers Speciation and Adulteration testing. There is also a new information sheet for Biotechnology services and Analytical testing .... More >> TARRC @ 7th International Rubber Glove Conference 2014 TARRC will have a booth with the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) at the 7th International Rubber Glove Conference & Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 2nd - 4th Sept'14 .... More >> TARRC CEO meets former Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr Kamarudin Ab-Malek, CEO of TARRC met the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad, at the Perdana Leadership Foundation, in Putrajaya .... More >> TARRC launches new Helpdesk The A5 team from TARRC and Malaysian Rubber Board (LGM) has set up a new Helpdesk at A5support@tarrc.co.uk. .... More >> ... Recent News >> ... Archive News >> Forthcoming Events Click on each link below for more details: International Rubber & Advanced Materials In Healthcare Expo 2015 13th-15th Oct Cleveland, OH, USA AAPEX 2015 3rd-5th Nov Las Vegas, NV, USA Tire Technology Expo 2016 16th-18th February Hannover, Germany Links _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ TARRC Publications site Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) MATRADE MIDA MREPC Brickendonbury Conference Centre TARRC Staff Email MRB - KL Addresses: Rubber Technology Centre (RTC) International Rubber Products Exhibition Centre (IRPEC) RRIMCORP More Links >> ______________________________ Tweets by @tarrcuk Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre Brickendonbury, Hertford, United Kingdom, SG13 8NL T: + 44 (0)1992 584966 F: +44 (0)1992 554837 E: general@tarrc.co.uk All TARRC Research and Testing Units are certified to ISO 9001: 2008 by SGS (UK) Ltd. 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