TDA Steel Pipe Plant Starts Production
TDA's steel pipe plant in Vietnam has completed installation and commissioning and entered production; PRC delivered the pipe line as general contractor.
In September 2026, TDA's steel pipe plant completed installation and commissioning and entered production. Equipment installation was finished in August and the line moved into production in September; PRC delivered the line as general contractor, responsible for the overall concept, equipment sourcing and on-site execution.
At a glance
- Installation was completed in August 2026; production started in September 2026.
- The line covers decoiling, forming, welding, sizing, straightening, cut-to-length and collection.
- PRC delivered the line as general contractor, responsible for the overall concept, equipment sourcing and on-site execution.
Where the quality of a steel pipe line is decided
Finished-pipe quality is decided jointly by the forming, welding, sizing and cutting sections. The line was configured around the finished pipe range, covering decoiling, forming, welding, sizing, straightening, cut-to-length sawing and collection, with the degree of automation for inspection and bundling set by the product positioning.
Scope as general contractor
PRC took the line as general contractor: from the process and equipment concept and equipment sourcing, through on-site installation, commissioning and start-up support — one party accountable for delivery and one interface for the owner.
After start-up
Once in production, attention moves to the stability of continuous operation: changeover time, yield, and consistency of weld and pipe-end quality. PRC continues to provide commissioning support and operator training through performance acceptance.
Project facts
| Line | Steel pipe line (forming – welding – sizing – cut-to-length) |
|---|---|
| Location | Vietnam |
| Status | In production (September 2026; installation completed in August) |
| Product | Round pipe and square/rectangular tube |
Frequently asked
What are the key processes of a welded pipe line?
Decoiling, forming, welding, sizing, straightening, cut-to-length sawing and collection. Weld quality, cut-length accuracy and forming stability together determine the pass rate.
What was PRC's role at TDA's welded pipe project?
PRC delivered the line as general contractor, covering the process and equipment concept, equipment sourcing, on-site installation and commissioning, and start-up support, with a single point of responsibility for the owner.
Which figures are tracked after start-up?
Changeover time, yield, consistency of weld and pipe-end quality, and the stability of continuous operation.
Site photographs
Project name, stage and scope are given to describe PRC's work. Supply scope, technical data and milestones are subject to the signed documents. Ceremony photos were taken by PRC; please confirm with the customer before public use.