Hevecam Rubber Factory Niété

The Hevecam factory in Niété is the heart of rubber production in Cameroon and stands as one of the largest industrial sites of its kind in Central Africa. Hévéa du Cameroun (Hevecam) was established in 1975 and manages a massive plantation exceeding 40,000 hectares near the coastal town of Kribi. The Niété facility houses the primary processing plant where raw natural latex is transformed into standardized rubber bales. These high-quality products are exported globally, primarily serving the automotive tire industry and the manufacturing of technical rubber components. As a major employer in the South Region, the factory plays a pivotal role in local socio-economic development and infrastructure. The industrial operations involve sophisticated quality control to ensure compliance with international standards for elasticity and purity. Recent modernizations have focused on enhancing drying efficiency and implementing better wastewater treatment systems to reduce the environmental footprint of the industrial process.

Nearby cities

Ebolowa

Ebolowa is a growing city in southern and central Cameroon, surrounded by dense forests.

Kribi

Kribi is a popular coastal town in southern Cameroon, known for its white sandy beaches and waterfalls right by the sea.

Sangmélima

Sangmélima is a growing city in southern and central Cameroon, surrounded by dense forests.

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Londji

Londji is a picturesque coastal fishing village in Cameroon, near Kribi, renowned for its tranquil beaches and excellent fresh seafood.

History & landmarks

Kribi Lighthouse

The Kribi Lighthouse is a picturesque maritime landmark on Cameroon's southern coast, guiding ships into the Atlantic port of Kribi.

Nature

Kribi Marshland

The marshlands around Kribi are important coastal wetlands that support a variety of aquatic life and migratory bird species.

Lobé Falls

A unique waterfall that flows directly into the ocean.

Dja River

A river that surrounds the Dja Faunal Reserve.

More places

Kribi Deep Sea Port

A modern deep-sea port on Cameroon's southern coast.

Kribi Coastal Forest

The coastal forests of Kribi are a lush tropical paradise where the jungle meets the sandy shores of the Atlantic Ocean.

Kribi Coast

The picturesque Atlantic coast near Kribi.

Kribi Coastal Plain

Mount Kribi is a coastal elevation in the South Region, providing a dramatic backdrop to the sandy beaches of the Atlantic shoreline.

Kribi Gas Power Plant

The Kribi gas-to-power plant uses natural gas from offshore fields to generate electricity, supporting Cameroon's energy grid.

Lobé Forest

Forest around the Lobé area is part of the coastal rainforest zone.

Kribi Fish Market

The Kribi fish market is a lively coastal hub where the daily catch of prawns, lobsters, and sea fish is sold directly from the Atlantic.

Memve'ele Dam

A hydroelectric dam in southern Cameroon on the Ntem River.