EPANEL at Coca-Cola Factory: Vietnam’s Green Smart Factory
EPANEL were selected as the green enclosure wall solution for Coca-Cola Vietnam’s fourth production facility in Long An Province — a US$136 million smart factory aligned with Vietnam’s sustainable development agenda and Coca-Cola’s global commitment to net-zero carbon operations. As a non-fired, lightweight autoclaved concrete system, EPANEL delivers the fire resistance, thermal insulation and construction speed that international food and beverage manufacturing facilities demand — making it the clear choice for one of the most significant industrial investments in Southern Vietnam in recent years.
Project Overview
Project name: Coca-Cola Factory — Long An
Investor: Coca-Cola Vietnam
Location: Long An Province, Southern Vietnam
Category: Factory & Warehouse — International Industrial
Scale: ~19 hectares | Total investment: US$136 million
Phases: Phase 1: 2022–2027 (6 production lines on 30% of site) | Phase 2: 2027–2039
Status: Phase 1 under construction
About the Project
Coca-Cola’s fourth production facility in Vietnam represents one of the most significant international industrial investments in Long An Province in recent years. The US$136 million factory, spanning approximately 19 hectares, is engineered to embody the smart factory model — integrating advanced production technology, resource optimisation and process automation to maximise output efficiency while minimising environmental impact.
The project is explicitly aligned with Long An Province’s sustainable development agenda and Vietnam’s national commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Phase 1 (2022–2027) will complete 6 production lines across 30% of the total construction land. Phase 2 (2027–2039) will bring the full facility to its final operational capacity.
Why EPANEL Panels Were Chosen for Coca-Cola’s Green Factory
Coca-Cola’s global HSE and sustainability standards set rigorous requirements for any new production facility — fire safety, worker comfort, energy efficiency and environmental impact are all evaluated as part of the material specification process. EPANEL reinforced AAC panels were selected because they are the only common enclosure wall solution that simultaneously satisfies all four criteria.
EPANEL Panels — Key Technical Benefits
Green building contribution — non-fired production
EPANEL panels are manufactured without kiln firing, dramatically reducing production-stage carbon emissions compared to fired clay brick alternatives. For a factory explicitly designed to demonstrate Vietnam’s sustainable industrial future, the specification of a non-fired enclosure wall material is a deliberate, values-driven decision that contributes to the project’s overall environmental credentials.
Fire resistance for international food and beverage standards
EPANEL provides proven fire resistance performance compliant with QCVN 06:2022/BXD — a non-negotiable requirement for an international food and beverage production facility operating under both Vietnamese regulations and Coca-Cola’s global HSE standards. The non-combustible nature of AAC material provides reliable passive fire protection throughout the factory complex.
Thermal insulation for worker comfort and production stability
EPANEL’s low thermal conductivity substantially reduces heat ingress through factory enclosure walls. In Long An’s tropical climate, this maintains more stable and comfortable working conditions for production staff, protects temperature-sensitive equipment and processes, and reduces the energy burden on mechanical cooling — directly contributing to long-term operational cost efficiency throughout the production lifecycle.
Construction speed for Phase 1 programme
EPANEL’s large-format panels (2,200–4,800 mm length) and flat surface precision significantly accelerate enclosure wall installation compared to block masonry, supporting the tight Phase 1 construction programme through to 2027 and enabling Coca-Cola to bring production lines into operation on schedule.
EPANEL — The Green Factory Enclosure Standard
EPANEL reinforced AAC panels are manufactured by New Era Home (NEH) at 400,000 m³/year in Ben Luc, Long An, to TCVN 7959:2017. The Coca-Cola Long An factory demonstrates that EPANEL is not only suitable for Vietnam’s most demanding international industrial projects — it is the preferred solution when green building performance, fire safety and construction efficiency must all be achieved simultaneously.
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