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Hi All

 

Not been on for a while so thought I should do an update.

 

We have had a name change from "Primoris" to "Superbricks", done a lot of cold calling and attended the Cambuild14 event on Diamond Island were we have received a fantastic response from local and international companies who currently import these products. Some of the larger companies are attending an open morning at our factory on Saturday and we are expecting large orders within the next 4 weeks.

 

We are currently looking at moving into wet casting and purchasing our own trucks within the next month. Within six months we should also be able to offer CLC light weight blocks.

 

I had breakfast last month with Dr Sok Siphana from ZICOlaw. Dr Sok Siphana is currently writing the Cambodian construction law and procedures. I unfortunately only had a chance to thumb through the first draft folder over breakfast but I can say it is very thorough and based on international standards. Dr Sok Siphana stated that the Ministry of Commerce would be responsible for inforcing the final draft document.

 

The above does show that things are changing in Cambodia, yes it may be another 5 or 10 years but differences can be seen.

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Hi all

 

Just an update.

 

We have registered a new company in Phnom Penh called "Unipro Logistics and Construction Co Ltd". We will be selling International standard building materials and hardware under this company.

 

The Brick & Block prices advertised earlier have been reduced. The new prices and information can be seen at "www.uniprologistics.com".

 

The website is a work in progress and has a few errors but will improve with more products added over the next couple of weeks.

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Sounds even better for what I want. Now, what about your delivery truck availability? 

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Unipro Logistics Co Ltd will be our sales front and along with the bricks & blocks we will be selling associated items such as ties, mesh and ladder reinforcement. You will also see quality tiling, plastering and bricklaying tools alongside Health & Safety equipment.

 

Our future plans currently include pre-stressed concrete and light weight blocks.

 

we are currently looking for a suitable showroom in Phnom Penh.

 

As for sales: our concrete blocks have been fire tested in Vietnam and we expect to be doing our first deliveries to Phnom Penh Airport after the water festival. We have another three major orders to be finalised by New Year.

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Sounds even better for what I want. Now, what about your delivery truck availability? 

Hi Paul

 

We have the funds and I am currently half way through sourcing the best new truck deals we can get. I don't expect to have our own trucks before the first week in January.

 

I will be using local truck services until ours come on line and will probably still use them when necessary afterwards.

 

As for your needs I believe I can sort you out a good delivery price. I have a meeting at 10 am tomorrow morning with an owner driver I intend to hire. After this meeting I will PM you.

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