Freyssinet Vietnam, a subsidiary of Soletanche Freyssinet, is widening and strengthening the Binh Trieu bridge, which links the centre of Ho Chi-minh City with the industrial zone of Bien Hoa. 554 m in length, this structure is being widened from 11.2 m to 12.6 m wide, and provided with a third lane which will make it possible to improve traffic flow. Freyssinet Vietnam is responsible for deploying the additional prestressed concrete and the installation of anti-seismic features. Launched in July, the works will take 12 months to complete and are being carried out without disrupting traffic.
The merger of Soletanche Bachy and Freyssinet in 2008 gave birth to an integrated entity made up of specialised businesses and technologies within VINCI Construction. Soletanche Freyssinet is a multicultural group with 15,000 employees operaring in more than 70 countries and represents an array of brands and expertise that is unrivalled in the world of specialised civil engineering.
Key figures
Revenue: € 2,480 millions
Operating income: € 169 millions
Workforce: 15,715 employees
Projects completed in 2008: 11,379