Rubber Board to give priority for upgrading quality of RSS-4 sheets

Rubber Board to give priority for upgrading quality of RSS-4 sheets
Kottayam: The Rubber Board would give high priority for quality upgradation of RSS 4 grade sheets as it forms the main component for the manufacture of radial tyres brought out by the tyre companies. It is an important part of the future action plans now under consideration of the Board and this objective could be realised by group processing with the active cooperation of the Rubber Producers Societies, said Mr Sajen Peter, Chairman Rubber Board at a meet the press programme organised by the Press Club, Kottayam.

The sheet rubber produced by the Indian rubber grower is the best in the world. However, the Board will have to constantly monitor the quality aspects, especially when the rubber required for radial should not be less than grade four. Evaluating the price situation, Mr Peter said compared with the prices obtained in 1980-81, the present price could not be termed high, as in fact it is 0.55 per cent less. (BL)
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