Rubber logistics and technology - Corrie MacColl Limited

Technology and Logistic Support

We are extensively invested in technical infrastructure, second-to-none logistics and dedicated advisory units. Our integrated network of assets coordinate to deliver unrivalled, value-added services along the supply chain.

Management of door-to-door logistics

Access to warehouses and hot rooms

Laboratory services

Tank storage facilities

Technical advisory and support units

Third-party accreditations

Logistics and Warehousing Support

Kelvin Terminals is the largest latex tank terminal in Europe, offering a storage capacity of 6,500 wet metric tonnes. Strategically located in Terneuzen, the Netherlands, we offer just-in-time delivery through tank trucks, IBCs and drums, to customers within the Benelux Union in under 24 hours, and the remainder of Europe between 48 to 72 hours. The large storage centre offers applicable filtering equipment, an on-site testing laboratory and experienced management – ensuring that the product delivered meets tailored customer requirements. Environmental measures include 126 solar panels that are capable of producing nearly 100% of operational electrical energy, in addition to air-source heat pumps to reduce dependence on diesel. All processes are accredited with the ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 management systems.

Corrie MacColl also offers customers access to an extensive range of warehouse through tailored logistics programmes. Our added-value services include volume consolidation, access to hot rooms for rubbing thawing, and the management of door-to-door logistics through close coordination with strategic supply partners.

Laboratory Testing

Momentum Technologies Laboratories is our third-party accredited laboratory, connecting our customers to technical expertise. MT Labs hosts a state-of-the-art natural rubber and latex testing and mixing facility. The laboratory provide us with the capabilities to formulate, design and test natural rubber and latex, provide certification of analysis (COA), as well as custom mix natural rubber compounds. In addition to raw material and formulation testing, we are also focused on asphalt and water-based materials testing. We are a third-party A2LA/ISO 17025 accredited, and Miami Dade, City of L.A and CRRC approved laboratory with memberships to ASTM, ABAA, AMAP, RCMA, ARMA and NRCA.

Technical Services & Product Development

Our Global Technical Services and Development Team oversees certification, development, quality control, regulatory and sustainability related issues. The Team assists customers in the use, formulation and testing of polymers. The team also mediates with leading standards development organisations regarding quality and regulatory aspects.

Key Principles	Criteria
Security Controls	Comprehensive security measures implemented to ensure a controlled work environment and to minimise risk to our people and property
Security Certification	Over 120-point checklist covering container, trailer and unit loading device security, physical access controls, personnel and procedural security, physical & IT security, and emergency preparedness and disaster recovery. All LATEXPRO factories adopt the United States Customs & Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) standards.

Key Principles	Criteria
Monitoring and Mitigating Key Impacts	Key resource usage and social impact metrics regularly monitored and published annually Complete review of biodiversity and social aspects and impacts periodically
Social Responsibility	Adopt ISO 26000 standards Address human rights, labour practices and fair operating practices in our operations testing facilities and qualified laboratory staff
Social Investment	Extensive social investment programmes are conducted to benefit local communities categorised under HEVEALEARN, HEVEAGROW, HEVEASPORTS, HEVEAHEALTH, HEVEABUILD, HEVEASAFE and HEVEALIFE

Key Principles	Criteria
Tapping and Field Latex	Field tappers’ safety Field latex transportation and emergency response Chemical handling and storage in field
Concentrated Latex Processing, Handling & Storage and Shipping	Centrifuge systems operations and maintenance Sampling and chemical addition procedures Bulking tanks and pressure vessels operations and maintenance Confined space work in tanks and vessels Loading and inspection of containers
Laboratory & Chemical Handling	Chemical handling, preparation and storage Chemical Spill Emergency Response
EHS Management System	Health assessments and personal protective equipment (PPE) issuance Factory emergency response and preparedness ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Standards• Confined space work in tanks and vessels Stringent effluent and waste management procedures

Key Principles	Criteria
Quality of Raw Material	Control of tapping equipment cleanliness Field latex preservation standards Management of field latex collection and transport to factories Strict testing of field latex prior to processing
Quality of Process	Detailed start-up procedures for centrifuges High factory performance in QA audit Each LATEXPRO factory must have accredited laboratory testing facilities and qualified laboratory staff
Quality of Management	ISO 9001 certification Effective implementation of LATEXPRO Quality Masterplan

Key Principles	Criteria
Security Controls	Comprehensive security measures implemented to ensure a controlled work environment and to minimise risk to our people and property
Security Certification	Over 100 point checklist covering container, trailer and unit loading device security, physical access controls, personnel and procedural security, physical & IT security and emergency preparedness / disaster recovery Selected HEVEAPRO factories to be certified to the United States Customs & Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

Key Principles	Criteria
Global Presence	Global Management Procurement offices in Southeast Asia Distribution offices across Asia, Europe and North America Centralised Head of Logistics
Logistical Assets	Land tank facilities in Europe and North America
Terminal Handling	Effective procedures implemented to provide temperature control, appropriate agitation and safeguards against contamination

Key Principles	Criteria
International Standards and Certification	Products adhere to ISO 2004 or ASTM D1076 international standards Factories monitored with periodic audits
Customised Products	Team collaboration with latex producers to produce customised products
Testing	Colloidal tests conducted at loading and unloading stages In-house accredited laboratory facilities in Europe and North America, with qualified laboratory staff Independent tests conducted at accredited third-party laboratories

We are extensively invested in technical infrastructure, second-to-none logistics and dedicated advisory units. Our integrated network of assets coordinate to deliver unrivalled, value-added services along the supply chain.

Logistics and Warehousing Support

Laboratory Testing

Technical Services & Product Development

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