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Saigon Gas Holdings CorporationSaigon Gas Holdings Corporation is a fast growing LPG distribution company in Vietnam. Saigon Gas supplies Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for industrial use, delivered by LPG tank lorries, and residential and commercial use, delivered in metal cylinders, in Southern Vietnam. They also provide LPG tank installation and maintenance services for industrial users and they manufacture the cylinders they use for the residential market. Saigon Gas's revenues were $28.5 million in 2006, a 29% increase compared to 2005. By the end of 2006, Saigon Gas had approximately 210 employees. The Mekong Enterprise Fund made an investment in Saigon Gas August 2005. Saigon Gas’s revenues have grown by 170% over the period that Mekong Enterprise Fund has been an investor. Bulk LPG for industrial useSaigon Gas provides bulk LPG to industrial customers located mostly in
Dong Nai and Binh Duong provinces, primarily companies involved in the
ceramics industry which use LPG as fuel for their kilns. Bottled LPG for residential and commercial useSaigon Gas is also involved in distribution of bottled LPG business for cooking purposes for residential and commercial use. Saigon Gas has two filling plants where LPG cylinders are filled/refilled, one in Go Dau in Dong Nai Province, and one in District 12 of Ho Chi Minh City. For the residential business, Saigon Gas’ cylinders are provided to retail shops through a network of distributors and direct delivery by trucks from the Company. The geographic focus of the residential gas business is Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding areas. Cylinder ManufacturingSaigon Gas also manufactures their own cylinders for the bottled LPG business. They plan to expand their cylinder production capacity, with the output being used both for internal consumption and external customers. The new cylinder factory will be established in Binh Duong province, expected to commence operation in April 2006. SafetySaigon Gas is committed to the highest standards of health and safety and to maintaining their track record of no accidents or injuries. The Company makes every effort to ensure the protection of people and property during its course of doing business, including complying with applicable laws and regulations, developing detailed internal safety policies and procedures, safety training, etc. HistorySaigon Gas was founded in 2000 as a limited company. Initially Saigon Gas provided transportation
services of bulk LPG to industrial customers by tank lorries. |
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