Specialised lightweight concrete from SCG Cement-Building Materials is designed to address challenges posed by the South's harsh coastal climate.
The construction materials industry in Southeast Asia is grappling with mounting challenges as foreign factories relocate production bases to the region, often operating under less stringent regulatory and quality standards.Wiroat Rattanachaisit, chief commercial officer of Cement-Building Materials under Siam Cement Group (SCG), warned the influx of Chinese manufacturers has heightened competitiveness concerns among Southeast Asian companies.
"SCG has called on the government to implement stricter measures and increase the frequency of inspections of Chinese factories in Thailand," he said, stressing the need for equal enforcement of environmental and quality standards.
China's ability to leverage economies of scale has allowed its producers to export massive volumes of low-cost goods, flooding regional markets and pressuring on domestic industries.
In response, SCG reshaped its business model to counter Chinese competition through a solution-driven strategy focusing on cost reduction, operational efficiency, high value-added products, renewable energy adoption, green product development, artificial intelligence and automation, as well as expansion into new export markets, said Mr Wiroat.
