Ho Chi Minh City, November 14, 2025 – As Vietnam's economy deepens its integration with the Asia-Pacific region, SOECO (Sao Nam An Trading Service Corporation) from Japan has paid a visit to Cat Van Loi Company, aiming to explore strategic cooperation opportunities in both the domestic market and international export.
Affirming Cat Van Loi's Position
The delegation from SOECO was welcomed by Mr. Le Mai Huu Lam, CEO of Cat Van Loi Company. Representing SOECO were Mr. Shuji Hamamoto – Deputy General Manager of the Marketing Section (Overseas Business Department), and Mr. Ton Duc – Head of Product Management.
During the meeting, SOECO visited the Cat Van Loi production plant, learning about its modern production processes and strict quality management systems. Mr. Lam also shared Cat Van Loi's experience supplying products to major projects both domestically and internationally. The company's products, especially those adhering to international standards such as UL Listed (USA), JIS, and BS, have earned a solid reputation in the market, particularly in high-quality electrical conduit, cable trays, and supporting equipment.
Mr. Shuji Hamamoto expressed his impression of the technology and quality standards at the Vietnamese company: "SOECO is looking for a reliable partner in Vietnam to cooperate in trade and services. We see great potential in Cat Van Loi, not only for the domestic market but also for supporting export products that meet international standards."
Mr. Ton Duc, with his experience in product management, emphasized specific areas of cooperation, such as technology sharing, product distribution, and supply chain development. "Vietnam is a hot spot for investment from Japanese companies. Partnering with Cat Van Loi will help us expand our network while bringing economic benefits to both sides," he said.
Japan's High Expectations for the Vietnamese Market
SOECO’s representative, Mr. Shuji Hamamoto, was particularly impressed with Cat Van Loi’s facilities, modern production technology, and sustainable development vision.
"Vietnam is a strategic market with strong economic growth and infrastructure development. We see Cat Van Loi as a great potential partner, not only for supplying high-quality products to the domestic market but also meeting the stringent standards necessary to help us expand exports to other international markets, especially Southeast Asia, Japan, and the US," he commented.
Collaboration Goals: Localization and Global Reach
The two sides discussed in detail their future cooperation plans, focusing on two main objectives:
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Product Development and Distribution in Vietnam: Leveraging SOECO’s market network and experience alongside Cat Van Loi’s production capabilities to provide advanced industrial electrical equipment solutions that meet international standards for FDI and local projects in Vietnam.
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Export Cooperation: Establishing a solid supply chain to help Cat Van Loi’s "Made by Vietnam" products penetrate deeper into the Japanese market and other international markets through SOECO's global distribution network.
Mr. Le Mai Huu Lam affirmed: "Partnering with a prestigious Japanese group is the clearest proof of the quality and reliability of Cat Van Loi’s products. This is a significant milestone, helping Cat Van Loi not only solidify its leadership in the domestic market but also fulfill its ambition to bring the Vietnamese brand to the global stage."
Conclusion
SOECO's visit was a great success, opening a new chapter in the cooperation between the two companies. The combination of Japanese quality standards and the strong production capabilities of Vietnam is expected to create breakthrough values, contributing positively to the development of Vietnam’s supporting industries and boosting export activities in the near future.
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