Samwoh paves green, innovative ways towards a sustainable future
Not long ago, when Singapore was still a fledgling independent country, nation-building meant paving roads, raising bridges and erecting buildings where there were previously none. The industrial and economic stronghold that is the Singapore of today redefines nation-building as creating a sustainable future where roads withstand the wear and tear of the bustling metropolis, old structures give life to new ones, and waste provides power and resources.
Not long ago, when Singapore was still a fledgling independent country, nation-building meant paving roads, raising bridges and erecting buildings where there were previously none. The industrial and economic stronghold that is the Singapore of today redefines nation-building as creating a sustainable future where roads withstand the wear and tear of the bustling metropolis, old structures give life to new ones, and waste provides power and resources.
In the early 1970s, three lorry drivers had the ambition to contribute to Singapore's nation-building. They incorporated a company named Samwoh, the core business of which at that time was transport and logistics. Over a span of 40 years, with a determined entrepreneurial spirit, Samwoh has grown to become a market leader in civil and infrastructure construction, and the manufacturing and supply of construction and building materials with innovation and sustainable technologies.
"Marking Samwoh's 40th anniversary as Singapore celebrates its 50th year of independence this year, we are set to pave the way for a future where construction waste is a thing of the past," says CEO Eric Soh. "Keys to achieving this are in-depth expertise to understand clients' needs and a strong, innovative spirit that is committed to taking the big leap."
One-stop industry leader
During the company's establishment in the 1970s as a logistics and transport company, Samwoh quickly earned the trust of its first high-profile client - the Housing and Development Board (HDB). Creating a niche in the construction and maintenance of roads, aircraft and seaport pavements, the company also expanded its services to asphalt premix supplying and laying.
Through perseverance and unity, Samwoh conquered many challenges to achieve the status of a construction industry leader and a pioneer in civil engineering, infrastructural construction, building materials supply, specialised blasting systems, recycling of construction and industrial wastes, and pavement consultancy.
