On August 8th, China Rubber Industry Association confirmed that Bekaert (China) Technology R&D Co., Ltd. is the contract inspection and testing center of China Rubber Industry Association. The professional service direction is rubber and tire frame materials (steel cord and steel wire products).

The China Rubber Association launched the contract testing and testing center plan last year according to the needs of the society. The purpose is to promote the scientific development of the rubber industry, enhance the service capability and level of the industry, and establish an industry testing service evaluation system based on openness, fairness and fairness, and use the society. High-quality testing resources provide high-quality, comprehensive, professional and personalized inspection and testing services for governments, enterprises, other social organizations and natural persons.

Bekaert (China) Technology R&D Co., Ltd. is the first research and development organization outside Bekaert Group in Belgium. It integrates functions of industrial material research and development, equipment design and manufacturing, research and development of sample test production lines and engineering test lines. It has an international team of technical experts and experts, and has long-term good relations with internationally renowned research centers and universities, such as the University of Leuven in Belgium and Tsinghua University in China. The R&D center has complete analytical testing, testing, experimental platform, laboratory and experimental plant to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the project. More than 80% of the employees in the R&D center have a university degree or above, and have a long-term stable talent reserve. Their rich experience in management and operation also guarantees the accuracy and advancement of the test.

Bekaert is a global leader in wire deformation and coating technology, especially after the acquisition of the British Budton Group this year, becoming the world leader in the steel wire and wire products industry. Bekaert has always been committed to the development of high-standard steel wire and wire products, and leverages its own technological advantages to work with customers to develop tire solutions that meet environmental, safety, efficiency, low cost and performance requirements. The upgrade and development of the tire and skeleton materials industry has played a leading role.

The China Rubber Association said that the contracted laboratories will adhere to the high starting point and high standards. According to the requirements of the “China Rubber Industry Association Signing Inspection and Testing Center Certification and Management Measures (Trial)”, the applicants will be audited and a mature contractor will be signed. Operate in accordance with the principle of marketization, do not engage in lifelong system, and accept supervision from all sides.

It is reported that this is the second contract inspection and testing center of the China Rubber Association following the launch of the first contract inspection and testing center - Qingdao Yiweiyi Rubber Research Institute last year.