July 2009, Zamil Steel Vietnam (ZSV) Open Web Steel Joist (OWSJ) - the lightweight steel truss building system is taking shape at its Southern Vietnam Factory in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam.
It is Zamil Steel’s first Open Web Steel Joist project and the centerpiece of the new Technology Sub-License Agreement between ZSV and Canam Group Inc. of Canada to produce Open Web Steel Joists, Open Web Steel Joist Girders and HAMBRO® Composite Steel Joists.
The final destination of the completed Open Web Steel Joists and Girders will be at Toll Logistic Center located in the Eastern part of Singapore. They will form the main structural support of the 10,000m2 Logistic Center’s roof structure, and will satisfy the rigid requirements of the Singapore Building Construction Authority (BCA).
ZSV OWSJ is being fabricated with highest quality standards in mind. Backed by over 40 years of Canam’s experiences in the joist business, and the latest ZSV fabrication technology, the joists and girders are manufactured to rigorous quality standards while maintaining competitiveness in all aspects.
ZSV Open Web Steel Joist Products, Sales and Marketing General Manager, Mr. Dean Borg said “In addition to advancing ZSV business objectives, this project symbolizes the company’s goal to provide a complete steel building solution and developing Zamil Steel as the world’s leader in steel buildings”.
It is expected that this model project in Singapore will facilitate in securing more Steel Joists projects in this region and give more assertion to the consumers while bringing new alternatives and choices to our valued customers.
The result is that a new light weight truss building system has been introduced to this part of the world which is gradually increasing its distinction among other building solutions especially in tall and wide span structures, which the joists can dramatically reduce the amount the material being utilized.
Canam, the licensed partner of Zamil Steel is the leader in the global steel joists industry and has millions of steel joists in service, supporting the floor and roofs of schools, factories, warehouses, stores, commercial and residential high-rise buildings, and countless other structures throughout the world.
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