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- Formosan Rubber Group Inc. manufactures and sells a diverse range of rubber and plastic products, including rubber and plastic sheets, plastic foam, PVC resin sheets, silicone rubber, laminated products, PU lamination, PU coating, green plastics, and associated materials. Its product portfolio serves multiple applications such as functional garments and fabrics, healthcare, industrial and safety products, inflatable products, optical and electronic materials, automotive parts, footwear, bags, luggage, raincoats, tents, furniture, life jackets, and diving suits. The company operates through five segments: synthetic leather, rubber sheet, green plastics, sales of raw materials, and others. Besides manufacturing, it is also engaged in real estate development and rental services, warehouse logistics, and retail operations including cinemas, department stores, and supermarkets. Founded in 1952, it is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with operations across Taiwan, Asia, Europe, the United States, Canada, and other international markets. Recent major developments include completion of a logistics warehouse project in Longtan Smart Park, Taoyuan to enhance its operational capacity, ongoing technological partnerships with European, American, and Japanese plants for new product development, and investment in equipment upgrades to improve product functionality. The company is focused on expanding its business scope in rubber manufacturing and logistics services while aiming to increase product value and enter new market applications. Formosan Rubber Group also filed several patents related to protective clothing fabric and abrasion-resistant rubber compound fabric, signaling continued innovation efforts in 2025. It maintains a prudent and stable business outlook amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The CEO is Zhen-Ji Hsu, leading around 218 employees.