Recently, Cat Van Loi Company had the honor of welcoming a delegation from Hira Walraven Metal Industries L.L.C—a prestigious joint venture specializing in manufacturing support systems, seismic bracing systems, and fixing/clamping solutions for the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), HVAC, and Fire Protection industries. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the delegation visited Cat Van Loi's office and manufacturing factory complex in Vietnam.
This visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening the strategic partnership between two leading enterprises in the supporting industries and MEP materials sector.
The delegation from Hira Walraven included:
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Ms. Oanh – Business Development Manager
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Mr. Ravi Wadhwani – Director
Welcoming the delegation were Mr. Le Mai Huu Lam – General Director, along with the management and technical teams of Cat Van Loi.
Enhancing Connections and Sharing Strategic Vision
During the meeting at the corporate office, Mr. Le Mai Huu Lam expressed his profound honor in welcoming the leadership of Hira Walraven—a globally renowned joint venture between Hira Industries (GCC) and J. van Walraven Holding B.V. (Netherlands), which specializes in providing high-quality pipe fixing systems in the Middle East and international markets.
Mr. Lam shared:
"The presence of Mr. Ravi Wadhwani and Ms. Oanh at Cat Van Loi today is not only a source of pride but also a testament to the fact that Vietnamese manufacturing capabilities are increasingly meeting stringent global standards. This visit is an important first step for both enterprises to gain a deeper mutual understanding, thereby identifying suitable cooperation opportunities to deliver practical value to the market. We expect this to be a solid stepping stone for large-scale collaborative projects in the future."
Factory Tour: Affirming International-Standard Manufacturing Capabilities
As part of the visit, the Hira Walraven delegation toured Cat Van Loi’s manufacturing facility. Here, Mr. Ravi Wadhwani and Ms. Oanh witnessed firsthand the modern operations, automated machinery systems, and strict quality control processes (ISO 9001:2015) applied to key product lines, including: Steel conduits, wire mesh trays, pipe support systems, and lightning protection & grounding systems.
Mr. Ravi Wadhwani highly praised the methodical investment in infrastructure and technology, as well as the professional working manner of the engineers and workers at the Cat Van Loi factory.
Opening a New Chapter for International Cooperation
Furthermore, both parties exchanged insights on development trends in the global MEP materials market. They also discussed potential collaboration opportunities for the supply, import, and export of Cat Van Loi’s flagship products to Dubai and the promising UAE region. This strategic move will help Cat Van Loi further assert the position of a Vietnamese brand in the Middle East market, step by step realizing its goal of bringing "Made by Vietnam" products to the global stage.
About Hira Walraven Metal Industries L.L.C: A joint venture between Hira Industries (UAE) and Walraven Group (Netherlands)—two of the world's leading brands in pipe support and seismic bracing solutions for MEP, HVAC, and fire protection systems. Their presence in Vietnam reflects the growing interest of international investors in the region's rapidly developing construction and engineering market.
The visit took place in an open, friendly, and cooperative atmosphere. Cat Van Loi expects this event to lay the foundation for both sides to build a sustainable partnership, contributing to the promotion of trade exchange and technology transfer between Vietnam and the Middle East in the near future.
Below are some memorable photos from the visit:
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