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Ground Breaking Ceremony of LEGO Factory in Vietnam

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The LEGO Group celebrated breaking ground at its new US $1 billion factory in the Binh Duong Province in Vietnam, bordering Ho Chi Minh City to the South. This is the largest investment by any Danish company in Vietnam and part of the company’s strategy to expand its supply chain network to support long-term growth and locate production facilities close to its major markets.

Ground Breaking Ceremony at LEGO Factory in Vietnam
Ground Breaking Ceremony at LEGO Factory in Vietnam

The groundbreaking event was attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and His Excellency, Standing Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Binh Minh, LEGO Group Chief Executive Officer Niels B. Christiansen, LEGO Group Chief Operations Officer Carsten Rasmussen, national and provincial officials, as well as business and community partners.

Tree planting event at LEGO Factory in Vietnam - Preben Elnef
Tree planting event at LEGO Factory in Vietnam – Preben Elnef

Production is set to start in 2024 with skilled local employees trained to operate high-tech equipment that ensures each brick is made to the accuracy of 1/10th of a hair’s width. The factory will employ 4,000 people over the next 15 years.

LEGO Factory Interior in Vietnam
LEGO Factory Interior in Vietnam

The LEGO Group is committed to providing diverse and inclusive workplaces where everyone feels welcome, and the new factory will be no different. It will feature wellness and prayer rooms, braille wayfinding signs and be accessible for wheelchair users.

LEGO Factory aerial view in Vietnam
LEGO Factory aerial view in Vietnam

The factory is designed to be the LEGO Group’s first carbon-neutral run facility – and most sustainable to date. It will feature rooftop solar panels and a solar farm will be built on a neighboring plot of land, which combined will match the total annual energy requirement of the site.

Tree planting at LEGO Factory in Vietnam
Tree planting at LEGO Factory in Vietnam

It will also use the latest energy-efficient production equipment and will be constructed to meet a minimum standard of LEED Gold – a globally recognized green building certification. These efforts will contribute to the company’s target of reducing its absolute carbon emissions by 37 percent by 2032 (compared to 2019).

Build the Change event at LEGO Factory in Vietnam
Build the Change event at LEGO Factory in Vietnam

Guided by the belief that children are the LEGO Group’s role models, aspects of the factory’s design will be inspired by ideas from local kids. Over 40 children from Hoi Nghia Primary School participated in a ‘Build the Change’ workshop where they used LEGO bricks to create ideas for the factory’s employee and play spaces. Their ideas ranged from gardens filled with local plants to fun playgrounds made up of a rollercoaster, aquarium and soccer stadium, which some of the children shared with the guests at the ground-breaking ceremony.

LEGO Factory exterior in Vietnam
LEGO Factory exterior in Vietnam

As the construction starts, the LEGO Group is partnering with the local government, community organizations, NGOs and charities to ensure children in Vietnam benefit from greater learning through play opportunities.


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Julie Nguyen
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Julie, the founder of SNAP TASTE, is passionately devoted to discovering the latest trends across hotels, restaurants, lifestyle, fashion, and entertainment. Having served as a judge for the 2024 CES Innovation Awards, she provided invaluable insights into pioneering advancements within the tech industry. Her unwavering commitment lies in keeping readers abreast of cutting-edge innovations and trends in both technology and style. Additionally, she has extensively covered renowned events like the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Dubai 2020 Expo, CES, D23 Expo, 2023 Milano Monza Motor Show, and various others, bolstering her expertise and unwavering commitment to delivering comprehensive coverage.
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