Phu Bia Mining awards crusher contract to Whessoe Lao
 
Whessoe Lao Sole Co., Ltd. (WLAO) – an international Lao-based company, was recently awarded a contract by Phu Bia Mining (PBM) Company Limited to fabricate, install and commission a new crusher and ore stockpile conveyor for the Company’s Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation.
The new conveyor system, part of the life of mine extension for Phu Bia Mining’s Operations, was open to a highly competitive field of international bidders.

Whessoe workshop and staff in the largest metal fabrication facilities in Laos.

The awarding of the contract symbolises one of the many ways that Phu Bia Mining contributes to the Lao economy through the procurement of goods and services from contractors and businesses in the country.
The contract was awarded to WLAO based on Phu Bia Mining’s consideration of commercial competitiveness and the contractor’s risk profile and capacity to ensure its services are provided in a safe and responsible manner where Phu Bia Mining’s health and safety standards are met.
WLAO and PBM are supportive of the Lao government’s foreign investment goals in the country. This includes the heavy industry manufacturing sector, which has seen companies like WLAO establish and successfully operate their business in Vientiane.
A further benefit of awarding contracts locally is the ability to upskill Lao workers through on-the-job training and employment ensuring that economic benefits remain in Laos.
“Whessoe is proud to see our high-quality fabrication works recognised by major international investors, who work to extremely high standards, such as ours. The awarding of this contract marks a proud moment for our Lao company and is also a major boost for the economy of Laos, especially during the current economic situation,” WLAO General Manager, Michael Simcock said.
The company was established in the United Kingdom in 1750. Since then the company has re-established itself through a management buyout in Malaysia (1999 – Whessoe SDN BHD) to focus on hydro-mechanical equipment, oil and gas and general fabrication.
WLAO, is a subsidiary of Whessoe SDN BDH, established its fully equipped heavy steel fabrication facilities in Vientiane in 2015 and has been successful in bringing international standard operations to Laos.
Recently, Whessoe successfully completed hydro-mechanical equipment installation for several major projects including the Xayaboury, Nam Ngum 2, Nam Kong 2 and Nam Kong 3 dams. The company also has several maintenance contracts for hydropower plants, including Nam Theun 2 dam.
Building upon this success in the hydro-mechanical sector and in addition to the awarding of the Phu Bia Mining crusher and conveyor belt installation project, WLAO is keen to undertake more large-scale projects of this nature and is looking forward to establishing the company as a preferred supplier to the mining industry in Laos.

By Times Reporters
 (Latest Update September 1, 2022)