Hoa Phat Obtained Certification for Polish Exports
The Vietnamese steel producer secured approval to supply prestressed concrete strands for Polish construction projects.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Construction
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Hoa Phat has received official certification from Poland's Building Research Institute for its prestressed concrete (PC) strand products. This regulatory approval enables the company to export its steel components for use in Polish infrastructure and construction developments.
Why it matters
The certification allows the Vietnamese firm to enter the European infrastructure market by proving its products comply with stringent regional standards. It leverages the company's integrated production chain to expand its global supply footprint.
Hoa Phat maintains an annual PC strand production capacity of 250,000 mt. The certified products align with European specifications EN10138 and Y1860S7, supported by technical approvals ITB-KOT-2026/3038 and IBDiM-KOT-2026/1205.
The players
Hoa Phat
Hoa Phat is a major Vietnamese steel producer that operates an integrated manufacturing chain.
Building Research Institute
The Building Research Institute is the Polish regulatory body that grants technical approvals for construction materials.
The details
The manufacturer utilizes an integrated production chain that spans from raw steel billets to finished PC strands using Italian technology. These materials are now cleared for use in large-scale transport and civil construction projects across Poland.
Timeline
Technical approvals ITB-KOT-2026/3038 and IBDiM-KOT-2026/1205 were issued in 2026.
Market Landscape
This move marks a significant expansion for Hoa Phat into the European construction sector, positioning the company to compete for infrastructure contracts alongside established regional suppliers. By meeting strict quality mandates, the firm is strengthening its ability to scale exports globally.
This certification ensures that Polish construction firms gain access to a new, high-capacity source of prestressed concrete components for infrastructure projects. For customers in the region, the increased supply may lead to greater competition and material availability for large-scale development efforts.
The takeaway
Securing international technical certification is a vital milestone for emerging market manufacturers looking to penetrate regulated Western economies. This achievement demonstrates how high-volume producers can successfully adapt their technical standards to satisfy foreign infrastructure mandates.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Steelorbis.
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