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Japan’s Tamron opens optical equipment factory in Vinh Phuc

The 31 million USD project, approved in May 2023, spans 2.5 hectares and includes production workshops, warehouses, and a wastewater treatment station. The facility has an annual capacity of 502,500 optical devices and instruments.

At the Tamron Vinh Phuc Factory (Photo: VNA)
At the Tamron Vinh Phuc Factory (Photo: VNA)

Vinh Phuc (VNA) – Japanese optical equipment maker Tamron inaugurated its Tamron Vinh Phuc Factory at Thang Long Vinh Phuc Industrial Park in Binh Xuyen district on February 19.

The 31 million USD project, approved in May 2023, spans 2.5 hectares and includes production workshops, warehouses, and a wastewater treatment station. The facility has an annual capacity of 502,500 optical devices and instruments.

Nguyen Cong Thang, Deputy Director of the Vinh Phuc Industrial Parks Management Board, praised Tamron’s swift deployment of the project and expressed his confidence in its contributions to the local economy.

With over 60 Japanese firms already operating in the province, Tamron’s presence is expected to further attract Japanese investment, he added.

Local authorities pledged to continue support through digital transformation, streamlined administrative procedures, and enhanced public services. They also urged Tamron to uphold environmental and safety standards while prioritising welfare for workers.

Tamron Optical Vietnam Co. Ltd. has been operating in Vietnam since 2012, with its first plant at Noi Bai Industrial Park producing optical lenses and related products. The company currently employs 1,600 workers./.

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