Pacific Oleochemicals, formerly known as Akzo Nobel Oleochemicals, is one of the leading producers of oleochemicals.
Since 1982, we have developed deep expertise in the chemistry of fats, oils, and their derivatives. This foundation, combined with advanced technology and strong customer relationships, has kept us at the forefront of the industry.
We produce the globally recognised KORTACID brand of high-quality fatty acids and glycerine, trusted by multinational companies for a variety of applications.
Our raw materials are derived from renewable vegetable oils, and our modern facility in Peninsular Malaysia uses state-of-the-art German technology.
At Pacific Oleo, we focus on building long-term partnerships—not just selling products. Our flexible manufacturing capabilities and balanced product portfolio allow us to meet the diverse needs of customers around the world. As a global brand, we recognise the value of customised products and services and are fully equipped to deliver them.
Obtained RSPO – SCCS (SG)
Obtained ISO 50001 certification.
Setup a co-generation plant to improve our sustainability footprint. This plant is able to generate 3.4MW and helped reduce 6,000MT of CO2 annually.
Obtained GHP (Codex Alimentarius) certification
Obtained ISO 45001 certification.
Expansion of CR3 Sec 503 – additional fatty acid fractionation column
Addition of beading process plant
Addition of oleic acid plant facility
Expansion of CR3 Sec 503 – additional fatty acid fractionation column
Pacific Oleo has converted OHSAS 18001:1999 certification to OHSAS 18001:2007.
Pacific Oleo has certified for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) according to the Recommended International Code of Practice General Principles of Food Hygiene.
Pacific Oleo has converted the certifications of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) 2002 to HACCP 2006 standard.
Pacific Oleo won 6 gold medals for CICM Responsible Care Program 2006, six codes are Distribution Code, Process Safety Code, Pollution Prevention Code, Employee Health and Safety Code, Product Stewardship Code and Community Awareness and Emergency Response Code.
Lam Soon Plantation acquired all the share of Akzo Nobel Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd and Akzo Nobel Industries Sdn Bhd and become Pacific Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd which consists of Pacific Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd and Pacific Oleo Industries Sdn Bhd.
Pacific Oleo was certified for OHSAS 18001:1999.
Pacific Oleo won 6 gold medals for CICM Responsible Care Program 2005 which consists of 6 codes: Distribution Code, Process Safety Code, Pollution Prevention Code, Employee Health and Safety Code, Product Stewardship Code and Community Awareness and Emergency Response Code.
Pacific Oleo won three Silver Awards for CICM Responsible Care Program 2004. The three codes were Community Awareness and Emergency Response Code, Process Safety Code and Product Stewardship Code.
Pacific Oleo has converted ISO 14001: 1996 to ISO 14001: 2004.
Pacific Oleo won Gold Award for Distribution Code and Silver Award for Pollution Prevention Code in the CICM Responsible Care Program 2003.
Pacific Oleo has converted certification of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) to HACCP 2002 standard.
The fourth fatty acid fractionation plant was commissioned during the first quarter.
Pacific Oleo won Silver Award for Distribution Code in the CICM Responsible Care Program 2002 which was the first year launching of the program.
Pacific Oleo has converted the certification of ISO 9002 to ISO 9001: 2000.
Pacific Oleo was certified for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
Pacific Oleo was certified for ISO 14001: 1996.
Akzo Nobel BV acquired additional 15% equities of Akzo Nobel Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd.
The third fatty acids complex was constructed and commissioned.
The 2nd fractionation and hydrogenation plant was constructed and commissioned.
Akzo Nobel Oleochemicals was certified for ISO 9002.
Malaysia Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd was renamed to Akzo Nobel Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd and Akzo Nobel Industries Sdn Bhd.
Akzo Nobel Oleochemicals and Akzo Nobel Industries Sdn Bhd was signatory committed to Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia (CICM), Responsible Care Program (RCP).
The second fatty acids fractionation plant was constructed and commissioned.
Akzo BV acquired 50% equities of Malaysia Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd.
The first fatty acid fractionation plant was constructed and commissioned.
Incorporated as Malaysia Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd.
These achievements highlight our dedication to excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
These achievements highlight our dedication to excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
