Press release
PRIME GROUP IS RECOGNIZED AS AN ASEAN OUTSTANDING ENTERPRISE IN 2020
Ha Noi, October 19 2020: At the ASEAN Business Forum +3 (Japan – Korea – India) organized early October 2020 by Vietnam – ASEAN Association For Economic Cooperation Development, Prime Group – a subsidiary company of SCG in Vietnam is proudly presented with the ASEAN Outstanding Enterprises 2020 Vietnam Award, for its positive contribution to the national and regional development. This Award manifests the Group’s mission to become a Ceramic Expert who brings better products and services for the benefits of the consumers and the society.
The ASEAN Business Forum +3 this year discussed the topic of adapting Industry 4.0 in creative competition for sustainable development and prosperity. Honored by the Prime Minister of Vietnam and attended by 85 enterprises from ASEAN countries and Japan, Korea, India, the Forum also lauded “Typical Enterprises” in ASEAN +3 Bloc who have many contributions to the adaptation of Industry 4.0 for sustainable and prosperous development.
To be named as a “Typical Enterprise”, a company must be a reputable enterprise with competitive capacity for sustainable integration, contribution to the economic development of the country and promoting international contact. Additionally, the factors such as sustainable policies, social security policies, technology development policies and environmental protection policies are also reviewed by the Organizing Committee to choose the lauded entities.
“Following our visions to become the leading conglomerate in Building Material business, Prime Group has adhered to good corporate governance and sustainable development principle since our establishment in 1999. In 2020, we focus on the mission to become a Ceramic Expert through world-class quality products, advanced technology and Research & Development capacity, trendsetter mindsets, installation standards and better wellness to our consumers by providing a holistic solution package.”, said Mr. Nat Changlum – CFO of Prime Group.
With such on-going efforts, Prime Group is proud to receive the ASEAN Outstanding Enterprises 2020 Vietnam Award this year. This is a manifesto of our relentless commitment to enhance the lives of our consumers as well as the whole society.”.
Established in Vietnam since 1999, nowadays, Prime Group is a leading building materials manufacturer with more than 4,400 employees and 16 subsidiary companies. The Group’s portfolio includes a wide array of products, including ceramic tiles, roof tiles, and water heater.
In 2013, Prime Group joined SCG as a big leap to enhance its new product development, human resources and production for better habitat solutions.
Today, besides maintaining a series of international quality standards such as ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 50001…, Prime Group keeps gearing toward the sustainable development and providing better habitat solutions, not just by its leading brands with trendy designs, but also with production plants that meet the world-class quality standards.
About SCG
SCG, one of the leading conglomerates in the ASEAN region, comprises three core businesses: SCG Cement-Building Materials, SCG Chemicals, and SCG Packaging. With more than 200 companies under its umbrella and approximately 57,000 employees, SCG creates and distributes innovative products and services that respond to the current and future needs of consumers. SCG began its business operations in Vietnam in 1992 with a trading business and gradually expanded investment in diversified businesses in the cement-building materials, chemicals, and packaging.
Today, with a total of 21 companies across Vietnam driven by more than 9,600 employees, SCG offers a variety of premium products and services to markets. Available products in cement-building materials include concrete roof, fiber cement board, fiber-cement wood substitute products for floor and ceiling, white cement, ready-mixed concrete under the brand ‘SCG’ and wall and floor ceramic tiles under the brand ‘Prime’ and sanitary ware & fittings, bathroom fixtures under the brand ‘COTTO’. The latest is the cement product under ‘SCG Super Cement’, ‘Song Gianh’, and ‘StarCemt’. In the packaging business, available products are reading & writing paper under the brand ‘IDEA’ and corrugated containers, kraft paper, and flexible packaging. In the chemicals business, available products are downstream chemicals products such as PE&PP, XLPE, PVC resin, and compound, etc.
Images at the event:
Prime Group Representatives are proudly presented with the ASEAN Outstanding Enterprises 2020 Vietnam Award
Mr. Nat Changlum, CFO of Prime Group, delivered speech at the The ASEAN Business Forum +3.