Associate Members comprise companies associated with the rubber glove manufacturing industry.
MARGMA OBJECTIVES
- To bring about a common understanding and unity of all manufacturers through regular interaction, consultation and mutual sharing;
- To work to improve the quality, image and competitiveness of latex gloves through standard scheme, R&D projects, and promotion and marketing efforts;
- To represent Member Companies on their interests and grievances through representation, intervention and advocacy; and
- To keep Member Companies informed and updated on technological advancement, regulatory affairs, market development, etc. through seminars, workshops, exhibitions, publications, resource centre service etc.
MARGMA SCOPE OF SERVICE
- Advocacy and Voice
- Industry Development & Enhancement
- Event Management
- Publications
- Resource Center Service
- Business Networking Activities
CURRENT ISSUES
- Price volatility of natural rubber latex
- Protection and enhancement of NR latex gloves
- Regulatory compliance including European regulations, FDA regulations and glove standards, waste management
- Industry requirements including latex, labour and energy supplies
MARGMA MILESTONES
- Launching of the Standard Malaysian Glove Programme (SMG), with MARGMA being the proponent and advocate;
- Advocacy and Representation, having voiced the concerns and requirements of Member Companies, and represented the industry in various bodies and functions;
- MARGMA Newsletter and Membership Directory, with current industry updates and member listing;
- Seminar on Glove Automation, Validation, Design Control, an event the industry always looks forward to;
- Regional grouping of Glove Manufacturers, the formation of ARGMA; and
- Hosting and organizing of the highly acclaimed biennial International Rubber Glove Conference & Exhibition since 2002