In recent years, Vietnam’s economy has experienced rapid growth, making the country an attractive destination for FDI inflows. Numerous global corporations have been expanding their manufacturing operations to meet the increasing market demand, driving the trend of factory construction and expansion nationwide. This presents a golden opportunity for Vietnamese general contractors, yet it also comes with significant challenges. FDI projects impose stringent technical standards and demand exceptional construction quality, requiring contractors to possess outstanding expertise and extensive practical experience to meet the rigorous expectations of international investors.

Challenges in renovating FDI Factories

Building FDI factories, applying modern technology, and implementing advanced production lines are already challenging tasks. However, upgrading and expanding existing factories while ensuring uninterrupted production operations require significantly higher technical and construction management capabilities.

In 2024, Tetra Pak announced an additional investment of 97 million euros to expand its manufacturing plant in Binh Duong Province.

To successfully execute these projects, the general contractor must possess in-depth technical knowledge, a clear understanding of design and system structure, and practical experience to provide comprehensive and suitable solutions. These criteria not only ensure project timelines and construction quality but also help maintain a clean and safe production environment—critical factors in high-tech manufacturing plants.

The installation of components in FDI factories have to comply with very high technical standards.

Even the smallest mistake during the construction process (such as dust, noise, vibrations, etc.) can disrupt the production chain, directly impact brand reputation, and result in significant losses for the Clients. Therefore, selecting a contractor with exceptional capabilities and a strict quality management process is crucial to the success of FDI factory "Renovation" projects.

SOL E&C is executing "Renovation" for a series of major FDI factories in Vietnam.

With a team of experienced experts, engineers, and personnel, SOL E&C has proven the capability in executing factory projects that demand the highest standards. Not only limited to new constructions, SOL E&C is also trusted by major Clients such as Tetra Pak, Nestlé, Coca-Cola, TTI Group, UNIBEN, and VIFON, to handle the construction, upgrading, and expansion of existing factories.

Connecting the air-cooled chiller equipment for the expansion phase to the existing system at the Tetra Pak factory.

Leveraging the strengths in resources and practical experience, SOL E&C provides comprehensive and optimized solutions for the project, meeting the strict requirements of Clients, such as ensuring alignment with production processes, complying with legal regulations and international standards set by the Clients, optimizing time and costs, and preventing disruptions to the existing production line.

The complex M&E (Mechanical and Electrical) system at the Tetra Pak project.

One of the standout "Renovation" projects that SOL E&C is executing in 2024 is the Tetra Pak Binh Duong factory, recognized as one of the most advanced factories in the Asia-Pacific region. The factory not only holds the international LEED Gold certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for green design and energy efficiency but is also the only factory in Vietnam to achieve the AA+ grade in the quality management system of the British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS).

Installation and connection of expansion equipment to the existing system