After 15 years, Le Phan Construction Co. is on the way to becoming the leading supplier of ready-mixed concrete and hot asphalt. In 2003, Le Phan Construction Co. commissioned two concrete mixing factories at a total cost of US$2 million in HCM City’s Cu Chi District and neighboring Dong Nai Province’s Nhon Trach District.
In 2003, Le Phan Construction Co. commissioned two concrete mixing factories at a total cost of US$2 million in
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Le Phan general director Phan Xuan Loc says that in the operation of the four plants, the trading and investment activities of the 100%- local company have been developed sustainably. “We have always been in the leading positions in the industry with our ready-mixed and hot asphalt concrete with a 20% market share.” Loc says.
Last year, the company achieved nearly VND600 billion in revenue and many parts of its activity had strong growth, including 33% growth compared with 2006 in ready-mixed concrete.
Creating a lot more jobs is another achievement of the construction company. From some 300 employees in 2000, Le Phan now has more than 1,000 and offers them better incentives.
These achievements are evidence of Le Phan’s sustainable development. Loc says, “We can say that we are very proud about the results as it is a fact that after each year-end ceremony, we see that we have passed all the targets.” This is so despite the fiercer competition in the industry.
The construction company has been assessed and registered by Vietnam Enterprises Network against the provision of Trusted 2007 – Prestige Brand, Quality Products/Services, and it puts a lot of emphasis on environmental protection. First, all of equipment and machines at its mixing plants use the modern technologies from the
It has also invested in machines to sort stones and sand and it has built specific pools to filter solid waste during the process of removing waste materials. Thanks to these actions, the area inside and outside of its plants are always clean.
Growth
In April, August and September, Le Phan put into operation its Saigon Sout, District 9 and Song Than concrete plants.
This move was in its second development plan for the period 2007-2008. “We will grow to
In its long-term plan, it aims at supplying all types of concrete products with competitive prices, good quality, and enthusiastic and quick service as well as developing the scale. In this drive for growth Le Phan says it also looks at safety issues and innovation in what it does.
Loc says that to reach its targets, besides upholding its traditional values and maintaining the quality control system in accord with ISO standards, the company will highlight the upgrading of human resources and investment for innovative machinery to satisfy the needs of customers.
“With our slogan, Prestige-Quality-Service-Development, our company is determined to work hard in seeking opportunities, in developing all possibilities for steady growth and in becoming a strong enterprises in all aspects,” Loc says.
(Source: SGT)
