On November 28, China Rubber Industry Association gave a notice to identify CATARC Yancheng Automotive Proving Ground Ltd. as a contracted inspection and test center of China Rubber Industry Association specializing in indoor and outdoor inspection and test of tire products.

The contracted laboratory is a public service platform established by China Rubber Industry Association for promoting the scientific development of the rubber industry as well as improving the service ability and level of the industry, aiming to provide fundamental and public services for the government and the industry on such aspects as experimental methods, testing technologies, examination standards, development of new special testing equipment, personnel training and industrial communications. Besides providing conventional standard testing for the enterprises and issuing state-certified test reports with credibility, it also pays attention to cooperating with enterprises and providing professional and personalized services and solutions for the research, development and innovation of the enterprises.

Previously, China Rubber Industry Association has launched two contracted laboratories, namely EVE Rubber Institute and Bekaert (China) Technology Research & Development Co., Ltd., serving for the testing of rubber raw materials and the testing of framework materials (steel cords and wire products) used for rubber and tires.