Kossan Rubber Industries Unperturbed by Competition

Dato Lim Kuang Sia

27-Aug-13 02:30

Kossan Rubber Industries Unperturbed by Competition

Kossan Rubber Industries Managing Director Dato Lim Kuang Sia discusses its 2Q2013 results as well as the following:

- details re:technical rubber products (TRP) division: products, industries and countries that customers are from

- how much this division contributes to revenue, percentage-wise

- how does strengthening of US economy help Kossan, if at all

- the creation of “InTouch” gloves

- previously, industry sources have said that some glovemakers have been aggressively slashing selling prices for synthetic gloves. Is that still the case? Has Kossan had to resort to price cutting this year?

- how Kossan is managing the risk of overcapacity and competition

- potential acquisition targets

- guidance for 2H2013

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