On October 19th, 2020, at Becamex Industrial Park – Binh Phuoc, the handover ceremony of the GPPD factory project between the general contractor – WorldSteel Group and the investor – GPPD Energy Co., Ltd. took place.
Attending the ceremony:
- The investor side had the participation of Ms. Huang Xiao Yun – General Director, and members of the Board of Directors of GPPD Energy Co., Ltd.
- The general contractor side – WorldSteel Group had the participation of Mr. Nguyen Khanh Lam – Chairman and CEO, and members of the Board of Directors of World Steel Construction Joint Stock Company.
- In addition, the event also had the participation of press and media agencies.
GPPD factory project is built in Becamex Industrial Park – Binh Phuoc, invested by GPPD Energy Co., Ltd. with 100% investment capital of Singapore. GPPD PTE Company has 66 years of manufacturing history in terms of battery production and has the most advanced, fully automatic alkaline battery production line in the world. In Vietnam, this is the first mercury-free manganese zinc alkaline battery factory, which comes with very high requirements on construction and finishing techniques of the factory.
The factory covers an area of over 30,000m2 with a total investment of 30 million USD, has a total capacity of 936 million products/year; in which phase 1 is 336 million products/year and phase 2 is 600 million products/year.
Especially, when the GPPD factory comes into operation, it will contribute significantly to the economic development of Binh Phuoc province. Contribute to creating employment conditions for local workforce, encouraging supply chain development related to products.
Understanding the importance of the project, WorldSteel Group has carefully prepared the techniques, construction methods, applied many modern technologies in construction and occupational safety in each stage of the project, from exam underground construction, manufacturing and erection of steel structures, crude construction and MEP system construction to completion.
The early and mid-2020 project implementation phase is an extremely difficult time not only in Vietnam but all over the world because the extremely complicated Covid-19 epidemic has affected almost every angle of life, but not for that reason that the project was affected, WorldSteel’s team with the Board of Directors have focused on the highest service spirit, best control, excellent operation to ensure progress and quality for each work item.
Details about the handover ceremony of GPPD factory project
The opening of the event is the program of drumming and lion dance with the desire to bring prosperity, abundance and success.
Mr. Nguyen Khanh Lam – Chairman and CEO, World Steel Construction Joint Stock Company stated: The GPPD Energy Factory project has a very high technical requirement, and we are very proud to have completed the project as committed. All WorldSteel Group employees have made their best efforts and worked with maximum concentration and care for many months. And above all, WorldSteel Group would like to thank the Investor for the trust and companionship. Although when the project started, there were many construction companies from both Vietnam and China participating in the bidding, but GPPD chose us, this is really the pride of the company. For WorldSteel, the most important thing is the belief that investors have for us, that’s why WorldSteel Group always strives to maintain that belief.
Representative of the investor – Ms. Huang Xiao Yun, General Director of GPPD Energy Co., Ltd. stated:
Today, the factory invested by GPPD PTE Singapore in Vietnam is officially completed. During the past year, we have been through the Covid-19 pandemic, which is not easy for everyone. A year ago, we selected the land of Binh Phuoc province in Vietnam and selected WorldSteel Construction Company, now I feel very lucky by the original choice. Hereafter, on behalf of the GPPD, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all WorldSteel employees, and also to the Government of Vietnam and Becamex Industrial Park for their help. Our head office in Singapore is also very fortunate to invest in Vietnam. Today, Vietnam’s first alkaline battery factory has set sail here. We have 66 years of battery manufacturing history and have the world’s most advanced, fully automated alkaline battery production line. Clean batteries produced will fill gaps in the Vietnamese battery market and create green energy for Vietnam. We will also train outstanding Vietnamese industrial workers to contribute to local technology innovation and industrial development.
After making a speech, representatives of the two sides of the company conducted the signing ceremony of handing over the GPPD Energy Company Limited factory project.
Mr. Nguyen Khanh Lam – Chairman and General Director of World Steel Construction Joint Stock Company proceeded with the signing
Ms. Huang Xiao Yun – General Director of GPPD Energy Co., Ltd. proceeded with the signing
The delegates witnessed the signing ceremony
The handover signing process is completed
Representatives of both sides conducted the sign opening ceremony
WorldSteel and GPPD team took a souvenir photo together
The delegation toured the GPPD factory
Through the handover ceremony of GPPD Energy Factory project, once again WorldSteel Group has affirmed the prestige of the brand, we are the place for customers to confidently send “trust”. In response to the trust of customers, we are committed to constantly strive to improve capacity, provide the best construction solutions for investors.
