Built-up members →
Tapered rafters, plate girders, box and crane columns welded from laser-cut plate.
Our plant · Hai Son Industrial Park
Where your building is made before it is built
Every beam, column and purlin for your Philippine project passes through one certified plant: cut by laser, welded on automatic lines, blasted, painted and released by QC at twelve separate steps – then packed in the order your crew will need it.
- ≈ 40,000 t
- Fabrication capacity per year
- 12 steps
- QC release at every step
- 2 terms
- CIF port or DDP site Philippines
- EXC3 · CC3
- EN 1090 · AS/NZS 5131 ISO 3834-2 · IAS AC472 · BC1
Factory film
Walk through the plant
Follow a member from raw plate to a packed bundle waiting for the vessel to the Philippines.
World Steel factory – company filmFactory film – coming soon
Laser cuttingFactory film – coming soonPlates, end plates and holes cut by laser.
Automatic weldingFactory film – coming soonBuilt-up members assembled and welded automatically.
Blasting & paintingFactory film – coming soonSurface preparation and paint systems.
Packing & dispatchFactory film – coming soonCoded, bundled and loaded for export.
Why one plant matters to you
When a frame is made in several workshops, small differences add up on site: holes that do not line up, members out of sequence, paint that does not match. Our plant at Hai Son Industrial Park, Tay Ninh makes the whole package – primary members, purlins, bracing and fittings – to one set of drawings and one quality system.
That system is audited by independent bodies under IAS AC472, AS/NZS 5131 CC3, EN 1090-2 EXC3 and ISO 3834-2. For a Philippine owner it means steel that bolts together the first time and records your engineer can check.
Plant facts
- Location
- Hai Son Industrial Park, Duc Hoa, Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam
- Capacity
- ≈ 40,000 tonnes of structural steel per year
- Products
- Built-up and rolled structural steel, PEB frames, galvanized C/Z purlins and girts
- Cutting
- Laser cutting of plate, end plates and holes
- Welding
- Automatic welding of built-up members, SAW and FCAW
- Surface
- Shot blasting, paint systems to ISO 12944 and intumescent fireproofing
- Quality
- QC release at each of 12 steps · ISO 3834-2 · EN 1090 EXC3 · AS/NZS 5131 CC3
Production
What we make for Philippine projects
Two product lines from one plant.
Structural frames →
Frames for warehouses, plants, schools, malls and multi-storey buildings.
PEB kits →
Primary frames, bracing and secondary steel designed as one building system.
C & Z purlins →
Galvanized purlins and girts roll-formed, cut and pre-punched to your layout.
Process
Twelve steps, twelve sign-offs
A member moves to the next step only after a QC inspector has checked and recorded the one before.
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01
Material receiving & inspection
Plate and sections are checked against the order and the mill certificates – grade, size, surface and heat number – before anything is cut.
Equipment Overhead cranes for unloading; measuring tools for thickness and dimensions.
- Worker performs
- Supervisor supports
- QC releases
QC check Grade, size and heat number verified against EN 10204 3.1 certificates; heat numbers recorded for traceability.
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02
Laser cutting
Laser cutting produces webs, flanges, end plates and stiffeners with their holes in one pass, straight from the detailing model.
Equipment CNC laser cutting with nesting from the shop-drawing data.
- Worker performs
- Supervisor supports
- QC releases
QC check Part dimensions, hole positions and cut-edge quality checked on the first piece and by sampling; parts marked with their codes.
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03
Fit-up & automatic welding
Webs and flanges are clamped together and joined by submerged-arc welding along the whole length of the member.
Equipment Automatic H-beam line with submerged-arc welding (SAW).
- Worker performs
- Supervisor supports
- QC releases
QC check Fit-up, welding parameters, procedure and weld size checked; welds visually inspected.
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04
Straightening
Welding heat pulls flanges out of line, so each member is straightened back within tolerance.
Equipment Flange straightening machine.
- Worker performs
- Supervisor supports
- QC releases
QC check Flange squareness, straightness and camber measured against tolerance.
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05
Rough assembly
End plates, stiffeners and cleats are tacked into place exactly as the shop drawing shows.
Equipment Assembly beds and overhead cranes.
- Worker performs
- Supervisor supports
- QC releases
QC check Positions, orientation and part codes checked against the shop drawing before welding.
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06
Dimensional inspection Hold point
A hold point: QC measures length, depth, end-plate and hole positions before final welding, when a mistake is still cheap to fix.
- Worker performs
- Supervisor supports
- QC releases
QC check Dimensional report against the shop drawing; member released for final welding only after approval.
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07
Final welding
Qualified welders complete every detail weld to approved procedures.
Equipment SAW and FCAW welding equipment.
- Worker performs
- Supervisor supports
- QC releases
QC check Welder qualification, WPS and weld sizes checked; welding records completed.
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08
Visual inspection, grinding & deburring
All welds are inspected visually, spatter and sharp edges ground off, and NDT carried out where your specification calls for it.
Equipment Grinders; UT, MT and PT equipment where testing is specified.
- Worker performs
- Supervisor supports
- QC releases
QC check 100 % visual inspection; UT, MT or PT where the specification requires; NDT reports issued.
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09
Shot blasting
Shot blasting removes mill scale and rust and gives the surface profile the paint needs to grip.
Equipment Shot blasting machine.
- Worker performs
- Supervisor supports
- QC releases
QC check Surface cleanliness (e.g. Sa 2½) and roughness checked before painting.
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10
Painting
Primer and finish coats – and intumescent fireproofing where specified – are applied within the paint maker's climate limits.
Equipment Spray painting equipment; wet and dry film thickness gauges.
- Worker performs
- Supervisor supports
- QC releases
QC check Dry film thickness (DFT) measured; adhesion and appearance checked where specified; coating report issued.
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11
Packing
Members are marked with the erection code, bundled and protected for a humid sea voyage.
Equipment Overhead cranes, timber dunnage, steel support frames and strapping.
- Worker performs
- Supervisor supports
- QC releases
QC check Piece counts, marks, protection and packing lists checked against the shipping list.
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12
Dispatch
Bundles are loaded in container or break-bulk plans that follow your erection sequence, with the packing lists and quality records.
Equipment Cranes and lifting equipment for loading trucks, containers and flat racks.
- Worker performs
- Supervisor supports
- QC releases
QC check Final release note; loading checked; quality dossier compiled.
Production control
Three people sign off every step
In our plant a step is not done when the work is done. A worker performs it, a production supervisor backs the team up, and a QC inspector decides whether the member moves on.
A failed check sends the member back for repair and a new inspection. Quality is built in step by step and every member leaves with its own record.
WorkerPerforms the step to the shop drawings and welding procedures.
Production supervisorSupports the team, sets up the line, resolves issues and keeps the schedule.
QC inspectorInspects, records and releases – or holds the member for correction.
Machinery & equipment
Machinery & equipment
Production equipment for every step from plate to dispatch – the same machines that make your members.
01
Cutting
CNC laser cutting
Web, flange and connection plates cut by laser – holes, slots and copes made in the same operation, from nested CNC data.
02
Built-up members
Automatic H-beam lines
Web and flanges fitted up and joined by submerged-arc welding along the full member length – tapered and prismatic members.
03
Straightening
Flange straightening
Flange tilt and camber from welding corrected to the fabrication tolerances of the project code.
04
SAW · FCAW
Assembly & welding bays
End plates, stiffeners and fittings assembled to the shop drawings and welded by qualified welders to approved procedures.
05
Surface preparation
Shot blasting
Mill scale and rust removed to Sa 2½ with the roughness profile the paint system needs.
06
Coating
Painting area
Primer, intermediate and topcoats applied within the paint manufacturer's limits for temperature and humidity.
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Purlins · girts
Roll forming
Galvanized C and Z purlins and girts formed, cut to length, pre-punched and bundled at the machine.
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Lifting
Cranes & handling
Overhead cranes in the workshops and lifting equipment in the dispatch yard move members safely between steps.
09
QC · NDT
Inspection & testing
Dimensional measuring tools, coating thickness gauges and UT, MT and PT equipment for weld testing where specified.
10
Export
Packing & dispatch
Steel container support frames, dunnage and strapping – loaded and braced for trucks, containers and flat racks.
Equipment shown by function. Numbers of units and capacities are confirmed for each project audit and factory visit.
Quality
A record for every member
From the heat number on the plate to the paint thickness on the finished member, each check is written down. The records are bound into a quality dossier that travels with your steel, so your engineer of record or inspector can trace any piece.
Independent auditors return regularly to confirm the system still works – see our certifications.
Inspection & test plan
What QC checks – from plate to dispatch
A typical inspection and test plan for a structural steel project. The project ITP follows your specification and is agreed before fabrication.
| Stage | What is checked | Method / standard | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Incoming material | Grade, thickness, dimensions, surface, heat number | Mill certificates EN 10204 3.1 against the order and specification | Receiving record · heat-number log |
| 02Cutting | Part dimensions, hole positions, cut-edge quality | First-piece check and sampling against shop drawings | Cutting check record |
| 03Fit-up & welding | Fit-up, welding parameters, procedure, welder qualification | Qualified WPS and welders to the project code (ISO 15614-1 / ISO 9606-1, AWS D1.1, AS/NZS 1554.1) | Welding record |
| 04Straightening | Flange tilt, straightness, camber | Measured against the code tolerances | Dimensional record |
| 05Dimensional inspection Hold point | Length, depth, end plates, hole patterns, squareness | Measured against the shop drawing before final welding | Dimensional report · release for final welding |
| 06Weld inspection | All welds visually; NDT to the specified extent | Visual ISO 17637; UT ISO 17640, MT ISO 17638, PT ISO 3452-1 – or AWS D1.1 equivalents | Visual and NDT reports |
| 07Surface preparation | Cleanliness, dust, roughness profile | ISO 8501-1 (Sa 2½), ISO 8502-3, ISO 8503 | Blasting record |
| 08Coating | Dry film thickness, appearance; adhesion where specified | ISO 19840 / SSPC-PA 2; ISO 4624 pull-off where specified | Coating report |
| 09Packing & dispatch | Piece counts, marks, protection, loading and bracing | Shipping list and the export packing procedure | Packing list · photos · release note |
| 10Quality dossier | All records complete and traceable to the heat | Compiled to the contract requirements | Manufacturing data record (MDR) |
Tolerances and test extents follow the project code – EN 1090-2, AS/NZS 5131, AISC 303 / AWS D1.1 or the specification. All records go into the quality dossier (MDR).
EN 1090 EXC3 · CE
AS/NZS 5131 CC3
IAS AC472Logistics
From our gate to your Philippine site
Each member carries its erection code, so it can be found on the packing list, in the container and on your site. Long members travel on flat racks or break-bulk; purlins in bundled containers.
The plant is a short haul from the ports of Ho Chi Minh City and Cai Mep, with regular sailings to Manila, Batangas, Cebu, Davao and other Philippine ports – see CIF and DDP delivery.
HSE
Safety, people and environment
01
Safety first
Safety rules, protective equipment and toolbox talks on every shift; lifting and hot-work procedures in all workshops.
02
Trained people
Qualified welders, inspectors and supervisors with continuous on-the-job training.
03
Environment
Waste, dust and paint handled under site procedures; housekeeping and safety walks in every workshop.
04
Housekeeping
Clean, organised workshops – a safer workplace and better quality.
Visit us
Visit or audit the plant
Philippine owners, consultants and inspectors are welcome to visit, audit the plant or witness inspections of their own steel. Live video walk-throughs can be arranged if travel is not practical.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is your plant?
At Hai Son Industrial Park in Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam – a short haul from the ports that serve Manila, Batangas, Cebu and Davao.
How much can the plant produce?
About 40,000 tonnes of structural steel a year, from heavy built-up members to purlins and small fittings.
Can our inspector witness fabrication?
Yes. Hold points in the inspection and test plan can be witnessed by your engineer or a third-party inspector, in person or by live video.
Do you apply fireproofing in the plant?
Yes. Intumescent coatings can be applied after blasting and priming, with thickness recorded for every member.
What records come with the steel?
Mill certificates, welding and NDT records, dimensional and coating reports and packing lists, compiled in a quality dossier.
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Come and see your steel being made
Book a plant visit, a live video tour or a witness inspection – or send drawings for a fabrication price delivered CIF or DDP.