On October 8, 2023, the SARA Agriculture and Animal Resources Fair (SARA Fair for short), held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, came to a successful close. As the economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire, Abidjan is a city with a long history and rich culture and one of the important economic, political and cultural centers of West Africa. The international SARA Fair showcases various agriculture-related products and technologies, covering crop cultivation, agricultural machinery, agricultural technology, etc. Aiming to promote cooperation and exchanges in agriculture, food, biodiversity and sustainable development, it attracts government officials, entrepreneurs, scholars and investors from around the world.

Xinhua News Agency Interview

At the SARA Fair, Mainland Group was interviewed by Xinhua News Agency and held in-depth discussions on the innovation and development of Africa’s rubber industry, as well as its production and investment in Africa.

Since 2019, the Group has accelerated its development of rubber projects in Côte d’Ivoire. To date, its No.1 and No.2 rubber plants in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, have been completed and put into operation, while the No.3 rubber plant is under construction. Mainland Group’s African rubber features unique properties and outstanding quality, and it has established close partnerships with numerous well-known Chinese and international enterprises in the fields of tire and conveyor belt manufacturing.

As an enterprise with a global vision and extensive practical experience, Mainland Group consistently adheres to the development philosophy of innovation, openness and sharing. At the SARA Fair, Mainland Group used its booth as a platform to showcase its TSR10 rubber produced at its African plants to global partners. This distinctive product drew widespread attention from many participants.

African rubber (TSR10) produced by Mainland Group has won wide acclaim for its excellent quality and unique properties. It features high elasticity, high strength and high elongation, along with excellent resistance to abrasion, tearing, impact, oil, acids, alkalis and corrosion. It also offers good insulation, sealing performance, flexibility and adhesion. Its primary applications include tires and conveyor belts.

During the fair, Mainland Group actively engaged in in-depth discussions with partners worldwide to explore cooperation opportunities. The Group introduced the production flow, product characteristics and future development prospects of African rubber (TSR10), and invited some partners to experience the performance of African rubber firsthand. After thorough communication, many partners spoke highly of the Group’s production capacity and product quality and expressed a strong willingness to cooperate.

The Group has long attached great importance to local education and youth development in Africa. During the SARA Fair, Mainland Group welcomed a visiting group of local primary school students. Guided by the Group’s staff, the children toured the different areas of the booth and participated in a variety of interactive Q&A activities to gain a more direct understanding of the Group’s production lines, product features and innovation capabilities. At the end of the visit, the Group presented each child with an exquisite cultural T-shirt. The children happily put on the T-shirts, their faces bright with smiles. They expressed their thanks and said they would cherish the precious gifts.