TranDuc Corporation breaks ground on Nam Tan Uyen factory

The 126,000-square-meter project integrates the production of timber components, modern modular homes, and high-end furniture, while also initiating a roadmap toward achieving Net Zero Carbon certification by 2028

Founded in 2001, TranDuc Corporation has continuously expanded its capabilities. Within just eight years (2001-2009), it established three factories specializing in high-end furniture, CLT/Glulam wood components, and modern modular home solutions. Over its 24-year journey, the company has completed more than 500 interior projects for 4- and 5-star hotel chains in the U.S. market. Domestically, TranDuc has been involved in major projects like An Lam Retreats Ninh Van Bay, Ecopark Hung Yen, Novaworld Phan Thiet, and Ecopark Vinh, which won the National Architecture Gold Award for 2024–2025.

Building on the growing trend of "green buildings" and leveraging over 15 years of experience collaborating with leading corporations from New Zealand, Canada, and Japan, the new TranDuc Nam Tan Uyen factory reflects the company’s commitment to pioneering sustainable timber solutions in Vietnam.

The factory, located in Nam Tan Uyen Industrial Park, Binh Duong, features a three-story production facility with a total floor area of up to 160,000 square meters. It includes two main factory clusters - TranDuc Homes (TDH) and TranDuc Furnishings (TDF) - divided into four key production zones:

- 40,000 sqm for structural timber component production

- 40,000 sqm for modular homes

- 65,000 sqm for hotel furniture manufacturing

- 15,000 sqm for furniture accessories and building materials

Phase I is set to be completed and operational by Q2 2026, providing integrated product solutions for both domestic and export markets.

Scale model of the TranDuc Corporation - Nam Tan Uyen factory. Photo courtesy ofTranDuc Corporation

TranDuc Homes (TDH) is a pioneer in Vietnam, offering timber-based alternatives to traditional concrete. In addition to manufacturing, TDH actively contributes in developing industry standards for timber materials and structural design in collaboration with the Institute of Building Science and Technology, Ministry of Construction. 2024 marked a milestone year for the company, highlighted by the successful export of modular homes to the U.S. market and the signing of a strategic partnership with Life Design Kabaya (Japan).

At Nam Tan Uyen, TDH has an investment of VND1,017 billion (US$38.9 million) and features two main production zones:

- 40,000 sq.m for timber components, utilizing modern production lines from Italy and Germany

- 40,000 sq.m for modular homes, with a design capacity of 200 units per month

TDH aims to become the leading factory in Southeast Asia for green timber components and modular homes, while also aiming to achieve Net Zero Carbon certification by 2028.

TranDuc Furnishings (TDF) currently operates a factory in Thuan An (60,000 sqm) with an export capacity of 250 containers per month. The TDF Nam Tan Uyen cluster, being developed in Phase 2, spans 80,000 square meters, including 15,000 square meters dedicated to auxiliary systems. It will comprise of five specialized workshops: stone, glass, resin & composite, high-tech CNC wood, and packaging. By early 2028, TDF's total furniture production area will reach 140,000 square meters, with a total investment of VND1,130 billion (US$43.2 million).

Since 2023, TranDuc has partnered with FPT Corporation to implement both digital and green transformation initiatives. The Nam Tan Uyen factory is designed with 52% green coverage and will use renewable energy to meet 90–100% of its electricity needs, showcasing the company's commitment to combining advanced technology with environmental sustainability.

During the ceremony, the chairman of TranDuc Corporation emphasized the core values of the new factory: "We are determined to build the Nam Tan Uyen factory not just as a production center, but as a symbol of green industry, high technology, and achieving our Net Zero Carbon goal by 2028."

Key delegates participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the TranDuc Corporation Nam Tan Uyen Factory. Photo courtesy of TranDuc Corporation

"TranDuc is more than just a manufacturing plant; it's a visionary enterprise. The new factory will be where sustainable ideas transform into real-world solutions, elevating Vietnam's standing in the global green architecture industry," said Scott James, Consulate General and New Zealand Trade & Enterprise

Scott James, Consulate General and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, delivering congratulatory remarks at the factory groundbreaking ceremony. Photo courtesy of TranDuc Corporation

Once fully operational, the Nam Tan Uyen Factory is expected to generate US$300 million in annual revenue by 2029. It will also accelerate TranDuc's Net Zero Carbon roadmap for 2028, promoting a sustainable model that enhances the global reputation of Vietnam’s wood and furniture industry.