South Basic Chemicals Joint Stock Company – Continue writing yellow pages for 45 years
Established in 1976, 45 years (July 21, 1976 – July 21, 2021) of construction and growth, from a unit with inadequate facilities, outdated technology, production and business problems. With many difficulties, low income of workers, up to now, Southern Basic Chemical Joint Stock Company (Sochem) has risen to become one of the typical enterprises in the chemical industry.
The journey to overcome difficulties
Going back in time to the years after the South was completely liberated, the newly reunified country was still in turmoil, with inadequate and poor facilities. At that time, South Basic Chemical Company was established on the basis of taking over factories previously owned by former private owners with outdated technology and equipment, low capacity, some factories are still under construction, unfinished. It can be said that the period 1976-1985 was one of the most difficult periods of the Company, both building the operating apparatus, organizing production and continuing to complete unfinished production lines in the absence of raw materials. materials and no spare parts . . .
Faced with these difficulties, with the task of producing basic chemical products used as input materials for essential industries and especially to ensure the supply of water purification alum and water disinfection chlorine products for the city’s daily needs. In Ho Chi Minh City and the southern provinces, with the efforts and will of the entire staff, the company has overcome many obstacles to stick to the machine day and night, maintain discipline, and overcome all difficulties. lack to complete the task.
Entering the period 1986-1996, welcoming the wind of renewal from the 6th National Congress of the Party, with the foundation of patriotism, the spirit of collective mastery, all employees of the Company have firmly embrace the step-by-step transformation from a heavily subsidized economy to a socialist-oriented market economy.
Stemming from the requirements of social reality, thoroughly grasping the Resolution of the 7th Central Conference (the 7th National Congress) on the issue of Industrialization – Modernization of the country, starting in 1993, a series of activities on improving machinery and equipment, rationalizing the production process in order to increase output, quality, reduce product costs, and reduce environmental pollution, set forth by the Company for professional departments and factories. under.
Bien Hoa Chemical Factory on the first day of establishment
Specifically, raising the output of H2SO4 from 6,000 tons/year to 18,000 tons/year; Increase aluminum hydroxide production from 2,000 tons/year to 5,000 tons/year; Increase the output of alum to 15,000 tons/year at Tan Binh Chemical Plant (Cophata); Raise the output of bauxite ore mining to meet the demand for aluminum hydroxide production at Bao Loc bauxite mine; Increase the production of 100% caustic soda to 4,900 tons/year at Bien Hoa Chemical Factory (Vicaco).
Especially, starting in 1993 and by the end of 1996, the Company completed the investment and put the salt water electrolysis line to produce caustic soda by ion exchange membrane technology into operation at Bien Hoa Chemical Plant. , with a starting capacity of 6,500 tons of 100% NaOH caustic soda per year, under a new form of investment and eliminating the entire old electrolysis line with an investment value of approximately VND 45 billion at that time. This is a very large investment because the company’s 1996 revenue was only 95.5 billion dong, which is a breakthrough investment project, thereby creating motivation for the company to continue to invest and improve technology. capacity of all other product production lines throughout the Company.
Thanks to boldly focusing on investing in technological innovation and increasing the capacity of product production lines, the products manufactured by the Company have met the rapidly increasing demand of the market in both quantity and quality. quantity and price, contributing to the indicators on the value of total output, revenue, profit, the obligation to pay the state budget, most importantly, income and workers’ standard of living have been gradually improved. high.
Steady step up
Going through the initial stage with many difficulties, in the period 1996-2006, the Company’s business management, scientific and technical management, and taking care of employees’ lives had made important developments. . The company has built a quality management system according to ISO standards, an environmental management system according to ISO 14000 standards, an employee health care management system according to OHSAS standards…
During this period, all production lines of the Company are maximized in terms of capacity, improve product quality and ensure the highest level of environmental and environmental safety. Specifically, the Company has invested in increasing the capacity of caustic soda from 6,500 tons/year to 20,000 tons/year (electrolyte tank DD350), hydrochloric acid from 16,000 tons/year to 56,000 tons/year, liquid chlorine from 1,750 tons/year to 1,750 tons/year. 8,400 tons/year, silicate to 18,000 tons/year, sulfuric acid to 45,000 tons/year, alum to 25,000 tons/year, aluminum hydroxide to 18,000 tons/year.
Especially, catching up with the market demand and meeting the demand for product diversification, in 2000, the Company invested in a phosphoric acid production line 85% H3PO4 at Dong Nai Chemical Factory with a capacity of 7,000 tons/year. Following that, in 2004, the Company invested in a new Vietnam Phosphorus Factory to produce yellow phosphorus with a capacity of 6,000 tons/year in Tang Loong Industrial Park, Bao Thang district, Lao Cai province. Especially, at the end of 2003, Southern Basic Chemical Company was one of 10 state-owned companies nationwide to pilot the transformation of its operating model into a one-member limited liability company. The life, income, working conditions and consciousness of workers are constantly being improved.
Currently, Bien Hoa Chemical Factory always ensures an indispensable supply of chemicals for many important industries of the country.
Identify technology as an important factor for In the Chemical industry , in the period 2006–2011, the Company continued to invest in increasing the capacity of caustic soda from 20,000 tons/year to 30,000 tons/year, combined with changing the type of electrolysis tank to BM 2.7, synchronously increasing the capacity of hydrochloric acid. to 126,000 tons/year (in 2010). At the same time, increase the silicate capacity to 30,000 tons/year.
Besides, implementing the policy of moving production factories out of residential areas of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, the Company established Tan Binh 2 Chemical Factory and completed a new investment project for a sulfuric acid workshop. 60,000 tons/year (end of 2009) in Bien Hoa I Industrial Park; relocated the Experimental Research Workshop in combination with investing in a new factory of ground and refined salt of 21,000 tons/year, vacuum refined salt of 15,000 tons/year to Bien Hoa Chemical Factory (early 2010). Investment in food phosphoric acid production line of 3,000 tons/year at Dong Nai Chemical Factory (2009).
Besides investing in increasing capacity and developing new products, the Company has actively expanded its commercial business by investing in a system of storage tanks for import and export chemicals at Go Dau port, Dong Nai province. , with a capacity of 10,000 m3 at the end of 2009. Along with a series of other investment and repair works to ensure capacity and improve operational efficiency.
In the period 2011-2016, an important milestone for enterprises was recorded when the Prime Minister directed the restructuring of the Vietnam Chemical Group. On July 28, 2013, Vietnam Chemical Group issued Decision No. 248/QD-HCVN dated July 28, 2013 approving the plan and transforming Southern Basic Chemicals One Member Limited Company into a Joint Stock Company. part. On 12/12/2013, the General Meeting of Shareholders to establish the Southern Basic Chemicals Joint Stock Company was conducted. On January 1, 2014, the Company officially operated under the name Southern Basic Chemicals Joint Stock Company. On March 18, 2015, the Company’s shares were officially listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Sulfuric acid tower at Tan Binh 2 Chemical Factory
From 2016 to now, the Company has continuously invested in increasing the capacity of caustic soda products from 30,000 tons/year to 40,000 tons/year in 2019 and will be raised to 50,000 tons/year in 2021. Continue to produce and produce many quality products that are well received by the market. Up to now, the company’s core products have served a variety of industries and industries such as steel, electronics, food, domestic water treatment, paper production, textile dyeing, construction materials. , nitrogen gas, cleaning agent, disinfection, wastewater treatment and many other industries.
Especially in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic that broke out at the end of 2019 and is taking place as complicated as today, the Company is one of the first units in the country to have successfully researched and produced chloramine products – B is used to disinfect and disinfect the environment and epidemic areas, contributing to ensuring supply for the domestic market, reducing import pressure, and improving the effectiveness of Covid-19 epidemic prevention and control.
With unremitting efforts, over the past 45 years, South Basic Chemicals Joint Stock Company has been honored to receive many noble titles such as the First Class Labor Medal, Second Class Labor Medal, Second Class Labor Medal. Three, Emulation Flag of the Prime Minister, Emulation Flag of Industry and Trade Union, Certificate of Merit from Vietnam Chemical Group… At the same time, honored in many titles such as Top 50 brands for the environment in 2015; Top 10 prestigious brands in Vietnam’s chemical industry in 2016 voted by consumers (basic chemical industry); Certified Top 50 leading brands in Vietnam in 2017; Certification of Top 50 leading brands in Vietnam in 2018; Certificate of Vietnam Gold Brand 2019; Certificate of Merit from Vietnam General Confederation of Labor…
To achieve the above-mentioned results, first of all, it is the process of gathering experiences from generations of Company leaders, the efforts and dedication of the staffs of South Basic Chemical Company – now the Company. South Basic Chemicals Joint Stock Company – through many periods until today; The effective direction and support of leaders at all levels in Vietnam Chemical Group as well as ministries, branches and localities have helped the Company complete its tasks.
Promoting the achievements, in the coming period, Sochem will focus all resources to implement the investment project to relocate 3 existing factories in Bien Hoa I industrial park according to the policy of transforming the industrial park’s functions. Bien Hoa I Industrial Zone of Dong Nai Province moved to a new location, Nhon Trach Industrial Park, Dong Nai Province and formed a complex of basic chemical production on a larger and more modern scale. At the same time, a Research and Development Department will be established to perform the following functions: researching new technologies, developing new products, innovating operational processes, etc., optimizing efficiency and labor productivity.
In addition, in-depth research and investment in innovation of technology and equipment for production lines, improvement of product quality, and production of new products in order to diversify products and products to meet the needs of customers. requirements to meet customer requirements, low and competitive prices. Continuing to promote scientific and technological activities, initiative movements, technical improvements, and application to production activities at factories, contributing to increasing productivity, reducing costs, and ensuring safety for workers. and environment of the production area.
45 years, along with the continuous changes and ascent of the country’s economy, generations of leaders and employees of Southern Basic Chemical Company – now Basic Chemicals Joint Stock Company The South – always proud to promote tradition, overcome difficulties, unite with one heart, fulfill the tasks assigned by superiors, contribute to the stability and socio-economic development of the country as well as to continue writing the yellow pages of history, continuing to affirm the Southern Basic Chemical brand in the chemical industry.
Le Thanh Binh
General Director of Southern Basic Chemicals Joint Stock Company
